Colorful photographs and simple text describe the different types of animals that can be found living in the prairie.

A frightened jackrabbit outruns a hunting coyote and a fire caused by lightning and finds safety on a river, while rain falls to extinguish the flames and prevent further destruction.

"Nature on the prairie, including both wildlife and wildfire, is a rich and closely knit ecosystem, as reflected in the interlocking verses of this simple story. Endnotes present facts, activities, related games, and resources"--