Readers will encounter a pride of lions while on safari. They will learn facts about this mammal such as size, special features, habitat, mating, and threats to its survival. They will discover why lions are important to their ecosystem and how conservationists are working to protect them. Readers will also be introduced to why lions are so popular to see on guided safaris and places in Africa where that may happen. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.