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August 1, 2024
Evans, Frances and Heaton, Kelsey (illus.) Atlas of Cats
August 6, 2024 by Lonely Planet
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The team of Evans and Heaton that brought us Atlas of Dogs (2022) returns with a similar treatment of the world of felines! This is important, since there are a lot of very ardent cat fans out there, many of whom read Hunter's Warriors books and have insatiable curiosity about all things cat related.
Since I am more of a dog person (although I have five grandcats!), I learned a lot from this book. It was particularly interesting that there is a full discussion about the major types of big cats (pantherinae) after a run down of domestic cats (felinae) from around the world. It also helps that there is a great picture of a cat with an explanation about critical parts, like the coat, paws, tail, tongue, and claws. Now I know why cats feel so boneless when you pick them up, and thanks to the pages on "super senses", am aware that cats have a second "nose" on the roof of their mouths!
Most of the book is dedicated to describing different types of cats, and I love that there are maps showing where the breeds originated. I was somehow surprised that most domestic types were developed in the last 150 years, and there were many, like the Selkirk Rex, that were bred in the 1980s! It somehow seems like it should take a LOT more time to develop cats with very distinctive characteristics! These maps, which cover the globe, have a lot of stray facts, like the mention that the earliest known remains of a domestic cat date back 9500 years and were discovered on Cyprus in the early 2000s!
In between the pages of breeds are all sorts of extra information. From the development of kittens to how to "speak" cat, there are a lot of practical topics that add more excitement to the pages. I'm still a little leery about cat shows, but enthralled by the pages of "cat culture" which includes dark magic, ship's cats, and even the worship of cats in different cultures!
Complete with thumbnails of record-breaking cats as well as a glossary and a lengthy index, Atlas of Cats is an excellent resource for all things feline related. The bright illustrations accompanying the information will draw in reluctant readers, and this would be a great book to take on a long car ride... as long as your young fan doesn't get car sick and you can stand to have the entire book read to you! It would also make a great gift, combined with a graphic novel like Burgos' Bodega Cats, Bradshaw and Elsom's A First Guide to Cats: Understanding Your Whiskered Friend, or maybe even a kitten! Just make sure, as Atlas of Cats suggests, that it's from a rescue or a reputable breeder!
August 6, 2024 by Lonely Planet
Copy provided by the publisher
The team of Evans and Heaton that brought us Atlas of Dogs (2022) returns with a similar treatment of the world of felines! This is important, since there are a lot of very ardent cat fans out there, many of whom read Hunter's Warriors books and have insatiable curiosity about all things cat related.
Since I am more of a dog person (although I have five grandcats!), I learned a lot from this book. It was particularly interesting that there is a full discussion about the major types of big cats (pantherinae) after a run down of domestic cats (felinae) from around the world. It also helps that there is a great picture of a cat with an explanation about critical parts, like the coat, paws, tail, tongue, and claws. Now I know why cats feel so boneless when you pick them up, and thanks to the pages on "super senses", am aware that cats have a second "nose" on the roof of their mouths!
Most of the book is dedicated to describing different types of cats, and I love that there are maps showing where the breeds originated. I was somehow surprised that most domestic types were developed in the last 150 years, and there were many, like the Selkirk Rex, that were bred in the 1980s! It somehow seems like it should take a LOT more time to develop cats with very distinctive characteristics! These maps, which cover the globe, have a lot of stray facts, like the mention that the earliest known remains of a domestic cat date back 9500 years and were discovered on Cyprus in the early 2000s!
In between the pages of breeds are all sorts of extra information. From the development of kittens to how to "speak" cat, there are a lot of practical topics that add more excitement to the pages. I'm still a little leery about cat shows, but enthralled by the pages of "cat culture" which includes dark magic, ship's cats, and even the worship of cats in different cultures!
Complete with thumbnails of record-breaking cats as well as a glossary and a lengthy index, Atlas of Cats is an excellent resource for all things feline related. The bright illustrations accompanying the information will draw in reluctant readers, and this would be a great book to take on a long car ride... as long as your young fan doesn't get car sick and you can stand to have the entire book read to you! It would also make a great gift, combined with a graphic novel like Burgos' Bodega Cats, Bradshaw and Elsom's A First Guide to Cats: Understanding Your Whiskered Friend, or maybe even a kitten! Just make sure, as Atlas of Cats suggests, that it's from a rescue or a reputable breeder!
August 7, 2024
From every continent, carrying every size, and with all sorts of unique traits, the world of cats fills these pages and holds more than just a few bits of information and facts.
I already enjoyed the partner book, Atlas of Dogs, and had high hopes for this one, as well. From beginning to end, these pages are packed with cats. The first few pages cover general basics, such as basic cat anatomy, cat senses, breeds, care, and various types of fur. While the information does stay fairly general, a few interesting tidbits are found to expand cat knowledge. Then after the groundwork is laid, it's off to explore the world and see where various cats are found.
Starting with North America, the continents of the world are presented with a overlook of the breeds often found there. Each cat receives a couple short paragraphs with interesting facts and is portrayed in a cute illustration, where the physical characteristics are pointed out. There's also a quick, 'cat stats' rubric for each one. The information is never boring thanks to the relaxed atmosphere. While most of the book covers domesticated cats, there is section at the end for wild cats. The differences are sure to grab attention and awaken awareness as well as respect.
This is a fun book to dive into and explore. While there are tons of specific facts pertaining directly to the breeds, there are also sections about cat shows, Egypt, cat speech and more tossed between the sections. More than just cat lovers are sure to enjoy the smorgasbord of information, and pick it up again and again to discover something new each time. I received an ARC and found it well done.
I already enjoyed the partner book, Atlas of Dogs, and had high hopes for this one, as well. From beginning to end, these pages are packed with cats. The first few pages cover general basics, such as basic cat anatomy, cat senses, breeds, care, and various types of fur. While the information does stay fairly general, a few interesting tidbits are found to expand cat knowledge. Then after the groundwork is laid, it's off to explore the world and see where various cats are found.
Starting with North America, the continents of the world are presented with a overlook of the breeds often found there. Each cat receives a couple short paragraphs with interesting facts and is portrayed in a cute illustration, where the physical characteristics are pointed out. There's also a quick, 'cat stats' rubric for each one. The information is never boring thanks to the relaxed atmosphere. While most of the book covers domesticated cats, there is section at the end for wild cats. The differences are sure to grab attention and awaken awareness as well as respect.
This is a fun book to dive into and explore. While there are tons of specific facts pertaining directly to the breeds, there are also sections about cat shows, Egypt, cat speech and more tossed between the sections. More than just cat lovers are sure to enjoy the smorgasbord of information, and pick it up again and again to discover something new each time. I received an ARC and found it well done.
February 3, 2025
All about cats with great illustrations! Couldn’t get better.
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