A collection of stories about animals who became famous.

Balto : indomitable sled dog -- Pusxsutawney Phil : the king of Groundhog Day -- The Pacing White Mustang : fastest horse in the West -- Smokey Bear : a national symbol -- Scannon : Lewis and Clark's resourceful mascot -- The three gray whales : persevering captives of the ice -- Sugar : cross-country traveler -- Blind Tom : working hero of the railroad -- Koko : smart signing gorilla -- The Hemlock Pair : a living national emblem.