Learn about the cute and fuzzy creatures known as meerkats and spend a day in the Kalahari Desert. A series of questions and answers introduces children to the life and habitat of Little Meerkat. Through playful and informative text early readers learn what meerkats eat, where they live, and how they scamper and play together. Patricia J. Wynne's scientifically accurate illustrations make these exotic animals come to life in any climate. Back matter includes additional child-friendly facts perfect for the earliest of animal lovers.