Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Serengeti ecosystem in Africa. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse habitat where the world's largest land mammal migration takes place. Simple graphs show facts about the land, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve the area.

Mission to the Serengeti -- Field journal day 1: Southern Serengeti National Park -- Field journal day 2: Ngorongoro Conservation Area -- Field journal day 3: Moru Kopjes, Serengeti National Park -- Field journal day 4: Seronera Area -- Field journal day 5: Grumeti River -- Field journal day 6: Singita Grumeti Reserves -- Field journal day 7: Ikorongo Reserve -- Field journal day 8: Mara River -- Field journal day 9: Maasai Mara -- Field journal day 10: Loliondo Game Controlled Area -- Field journal day 11: Ngorongoro Crater -- Final report -- Your turn -- Learning more -- Glossary & index.