New York: Random House, 1945. Written with Ferrin Fraser. 55, [1] p.: color and black-and-white illustrations; 29 cm. (11¼ inches). Color-illustrated paper over boards. No dust jacket. Color-illustrated endpapers. Title page printed in brown and black with color title vignette. Half title page bears a gift inscription dated Dec. 12, 1945. This beautifully illustrated children's book presents information from Frank Buck ("Bring 'Em Back Alive") about 28 different birds and animals from around the world. Each is illustrated with a color or black-and-white illustration by Roger Vernam. Includes one double-page color illustration showing seven different birds. A number of the illustrations surround the text or spill over from one page to the next. In Very Good Condition: corners and upper edges of covers rubbed; fore-edge and lower edge of front cover slightly soiled; pages are clean and bright; hinges are tight.. Very Good. Illus. by Vernam, Roger.