pp256; LCCN 65-26171; hardback in good condition; The "pattern" on the cover is actually a small illustration of Snow White and her dwarves; clean pages-inside of back board has stray ink marks; tight binding; rubbing along the edges & top/bottom of spine; No Bends/CreasesMost stories adapted from Walt Disney's "True-Life Adventures" films. Stories included: The Arctic Wonderland; The Mountain Stronghold; Prairie Horizons; Desert Miracles; Secrets of Bees; Secrets of Ants; Mysterious Africa; Creatures From a Land Apart; Animals of the Amazon; Wonders of the Animal World; The Odyssey of an Otter; The Baby Cougars. The contents of the book are actually rather extensive, especially considering the age group that this is geared toward. Categorized mostly by region of the world, the text takes kids on a journey of each regions fauna. Obviously the focus is on the "cute" animals, but also features more obscure animals including quite a few insects, reptiles, and birds.