This high-interest narrative nonfiction series introduces young readers to extremely secretive and rare wildlife and the amazing group of scientists who study them. The series is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about the animals, and first-hand accounts from scientists at work in the field. Each book in this series also includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography. This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to okapis--rare giraffe-like animals that live in African forests--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about okapis, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.