The real-life story of the MGM Studios Lion.

From the creators of The World's Greatest Elephant comes the real-life story of the MGM Studios Lion. Perhaps the most recognizable Hollywood animal--outside of Lassie--is "Leo the Lion," MGM Studios' famous mascot. For decades his image introduced hundreds of motion pictures, and Zamba the lion acted in dozens more. But he wasn't always a Hollywood star, and he certainly proved to be much more. This real-life story of Zamba, told by world-renowned animal behaviorist Ralph Helfer and Caldecott Honor recipient Ted Lewin, follows the famous lion from an orphaned cub in Africa to iconic Hollywood actor. But Zamba's greatest role wasn't scripted and it certainly wasn't captured on film. In 1969, the canyon that housed Ralph Helfer's animal ranch was ravaged by floods. As death claimed many of the animals, dozens were led to safety by one heroic lion. Zamba's story, beautifully told and illustrated, is one that will entertain and inspire--both cubs and lions.

When Ralph Helfer, now one of Hollywood's top animal behaviorists, first began working, he was shocked by the cruelty that was accepted practice in the field. He firmly believed in "affection training" -- that love, not fear, should be the basis of any animal's development, even when dealing with the most dangerous of creatures. Then Zamba came into his life -- an adorable four-month-old lion cub that went on to prove Helfer's theories resoundingly correct. Over the next eighteen years, Zamba would thrive and grow, and go on to star in numerous motion pictures and television shows -- all the while developing a deep and powerful bond of love and affection with the man who raised him. By turns astonishing, hilarious, and poignant, Zamba is not only the unforgettable story of the relationship that Helfer would come to consider one of the most important in his life but also that of the amazing career and adventures of the greatest lion in the world.

The World's Greatest Books is a collection of finest world's literature collected by British educators Arthur Mee and John Alexander Hammerton, known for collaborations on various anthologies and encyclopedias. The selections have been collected and arranged in ten different divisions, from belles-letters, through works in natural sciences, to social science literature. An important bonus quality of the work is the shot critical, biographical and bibliographical commentary which goes along with every author and every section. Table of Contents: Volumes 1-8: Fiction Volumes 9-10: Lives and Letters Volume 11: Ancient History; Mediaeval History Volume 12: Modern History Volume 13: Religion; Philosophy Volume 14: Philosophy (continued) Economics Volume 15: Science Volume 16: Poetry and Drama Volume 17: Travel and Adventure Volume 18: Miscellaneous Literature

Young Bram and his elephant, Modoc, had a lifelong friendship spanning eight decades. The true story of their adventures together and eventual rise to circus stardom is depicted in this beautiful book. Full color.