A simplified, abridged version of the classic about a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies who develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. Accompanied by a short biography of Mary Shelley and an essay focusing on the story's lessons of tolerance.

Discusses several threats to the environment, laws that have been enacted to protect it, and the branch of the Environmental Protection Agency and other local groups that enforce such laws.

Stolen From Home and sold into a harsh life as a sled dog in northern Canada, Buck must quickly learn to survive. He soon takes his place as leader of the hardworking team, and his strength and courage become legendary among men. But the call of the wild is strong, awakening primal feelings of a life among wolves... One of the greatest of all wildlife stories, The Call of the Wild will enthrall today's readers as it has since its first publication...