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The Big Cats: Lions and Tigers and Leopards
Text and pictures introduce lions, tigers, leopards, and the other big cats
34 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1990
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February 28, 2021
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December 12, 2023
This is a nice book on cats such as lions, jaguars, cougars, etc. Illustrated with actual photographs of these animals in their natural habitat, it describes each cat, shows where they are found in the world, and tells a bit about their biology.
I would consider this book an upper elementary to lower middle school level reader that has enough information on each species of cat to pique a student's interest in the topic.
I would consider this book an upper elementary to lower middle school level reader that has enough information on each species of cat to pique a student's interest in the topic.
January 8, 2013
(Mommy's review from 3/23/12)
3.5 - I was a little surprised when Julia brought this home this past week from her school library. She usually picks out fiction or any book on dinosaurs. As much as she loves animals and adores learning facts about any and all of them, it's not often she'll hand me a book like this.
We're both happy she chose this book though. I don't know that I agree with the description that this is an "introduction". I suppose that fits, it certainly doesn't go in depth, but that's not a word I'd use to describe this book. It does go a little further than a description, IMO.
Each cat is shown and besides a few paragraphs and some absolutely amazing photos, we're shown where each cat lives. Many different things are talked about, everything from hunting to bathing to playing to habitats. Like I already said, it doesn't go into much detail, but I closed the book feeling satisfied and I'm 34. So I also wouldn't say it's an intro.
There are tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, mountain lions (sure to be impressive because the map shows them living in parts of N. America), cheetahs and snow leopards.
The back of the book has a 'More About' section that's interesting. There's a picture of a family in a car, windows open, with a cheetah standing on the hood and roof seemingly inspecting the luggage rack. Show me a kid who wouldn't be impressed with that.
There's a small 'Additional Reading' section. The author also included a little photo quiz for readers to guess which cat was which. I'm thrilled to have read it with Julia - the photos alone are worth the book IMO. Just looking at these animals is mesmerizing.
3.5 - I was a little surprised when Julia brought this home this past week from her school library. She usually picks out fiction or any book on dinosaurs. As much as she loves animals and adores learning facts about any and all of them, it's not often she'll hand me a book like this.
We're both happy she chose this book though. I don't know that I agree with the description that this is an "introduction". I suppose that fits, it certainly doesn't go in depth, but that's not a word I'd use to describe this book. It does go a little further than a description, IMO.
Each cat is shown and besides a few paragraphs and some absolutely amazing photos, we're shown where each cat lives. Many different things are talked about, everything from hunting to bathing to playing to habitats. Like I already said, it doesn't go into much detail, but I closed the book feeling satisfied and I'm 34. So I also wouldn't say it's an intro.
There are tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars, mountain lions (sure to be impressive because the map shows them living in parts of N. America), cheetahs and snow leopards.
The back of the book has a 'More About' section that's interesting. There's a picture of a family in a car, windows open, with a cheetah standing on the hood and roof seemingly inspecting the luggage rack. Show me a kid who wouldn't be impressed with that.
There's a small 'Additional Reading' section. The author also included a little photo quiz for readers to guess which cat was which. I'm thrilled to have read it with Julia - the photos alone are worth the book IMO. Just looking at these animals is mesmerizing.
January 16, 2011
Like so many of the National Geographic books, this one is chock full of wonderful photos of the big cats in their natural environment with the text giving one or two facts about the animals themselves. A great introduction.
December 1, 2015
Simple introduction to big cats invites reader participation.
I didn't like the photo of the puma and black bear snarling at each other, because it seemed like one of those staged photos created by unethical nature photographers.
I didn't like the photo of the puma and black bear snarling at each other, because it seemed like one of those staged photos created by unethical nature photographers.
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