"Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology. The Who, What, Why of Zoology is an exciting first book on this fascinating field of science. From the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys, zoologists explore far and wide to better understand the worlds of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and nearly anything else that can walk, fly, or swim! Not only is this book filled with up-to-the-minute facts about your favorite animals, but it also goes behind the scenes and out in the field to show how real zoologists find out more about the creatures we know, and even discover new ones. Each chapter dives into a different real-world environment to observe the animals that live there, then fills the scene with zoologists to explore how this exciting science actually works. Then, turn the page to learn about the modern mysteries to which scientists are still searching for answers. Every page is bursting with facts you've never heard before, as well as plenty of funny detail to keep you searching for hours."-- Provided by publisher.

What is zoology? -- Zoology, then and now -- Temperate forests -- Ecosystem explorers -- Forests forever -- Tropical rainforests -- Rainforest rangers -- Mysterious millions -- Deserts -- Seekers in the sand -- Demystifying the deserts -- Grasslands -- Grassland go-getters -- Secrets of the savannah -- Tundra -- Icy investigators -- Wonders of the wilderness -- Tropical reefs -- Coral crusaders -- Under-sea mysteries -- Deep seas -- Discoveries from the deep -- Answers in the abyss -- In the lab -- Laboratory lessons -- Transforming technologies -- Museums -- What a collection! -- Cathedrals to nature -- Zoos and aquariums -- Guardians of the going, going, going -- Returning the rare -- Zoology for all -- Here's to the future -- Glossary.