From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes:

• Blossom the vaccine cow

• Stubby the war dog

• Cher Ami the carrier pigeon

• Winnie the friendly bear

• Simon the seacat

• Togo the sled dog

• Able and Baker the space monkeys

• Koko the signing gorilla