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1) Lions
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores lions, including where they live and how they work together in groups to ensure their survival.
3) Big cats
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"With grace, guile, and unstoppable power, big cats are admired for their speed and strength. Although they are related to house cats, these magnificent creatures are nothing like our pets! Join Sibert Medalist and naturalist Nic Bishop for a close-up look at lions, tigers, cheetahs, and more."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Neon Squid
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Set over a 24-hour period, meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering jaguars in this kids' nonfiction book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow the lives of individual big cats as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story from leopard to mountain lion in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future zoologists....
5) Cats
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Get the scoop on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and cats are similar in the fifth installment in the Just Like Us! series. Fun facts, photography, and hilarious full-color illustrations combine to captivate even the most reluctant readers."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in the rainforest or the desert!"--Publisher.
Shares information on different types of cats, including lions, jaguars, and tigers.
8) I am a cat
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simon the housecat points out that he may not roar like a lion or run fast like a cheetah, but he has many other things in common with the big cats.
10) Big cats
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This children's animal book has everything you'll need to know about big cats, including lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and cheetahs. Find out how big cats hunt, learn about cat myths and legends, discover where big cats live, and how they move. Packed with information, photographs, and colorful illustrations."-- provided by publisher.
11) Cat
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family find out why male lions have manes and how stripes on a tiger s coat help it hunt. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view cat artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world, and learn how to identify domestic...
12) Big cats
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"What is the biggest cat in the world? Do lions and tigers purr? Read and learn all about the big cats of the world!" -- Page [4] of cover.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Cats are among the most feared and revered creatures on the planet. Their power, strength, and enigmatic nature have fascinated us for centuries. They are one of the most studied mammals in the world yet only now is their real identity being understood--from their incredible hunting abilities, to their unique physiology and remarkable behaviors. With nearly 40 different species, thriving in almost any environment, the cat is one of the most successful...
14) Clouded leopards
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and full-color photos explain the habitat, life cycle, range, and behavior of clouded leopards.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A LEOPARD LEAPS into a tree with prey twice its weight. A LION lets out a ROAR and lunges at a wildebeest across the golden plains. A JAGUAR silently STALKS a deer through the dense, dark jungle. Through famed National Geographic photographer Steve Winter's legendary, award-winning lens, readers will get up close and personal with the "big four"--lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards--presented against their stunning natural landscapes, and go beyond...
18) Super cats
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Not only are cat the world's top predators, but they are emotional and intelligent as well as social and devoted parents. Featuring 31 species of cats spread over 14 countries, this miniseries introduces behaviors captured on film for the first time, using the latest camera technology and scientific research.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Showcases the newest and cutest animal babies from accredited zoos and aquariums around the world.Includes animal facts and background stories on the featured babies. Illustrates the connections between zoo births and conservation initiatives in the wild.
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