Everything Big Cats

by Elizabeth Carney

Bring on the Big Cats! No tame tabbies, these four big predators, the lion, leopard, jaguar, and tiger, are known for their powerful roars. Kids can prowl through the lion's to-do list and the tiger's steak dinner to learn all about the big 4, then move beyond the big cats to see how they stock up against the pretty kitties. Elizabeth Carney shares real-life wildlife tips, so kids can become big cat experts themselves.

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Genres: Animals, Childrens, Nonfiction, Science

64 pages, Library Binding

First published March 8, 2011

About the author

Elizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in children's nonfiction and science, math, and STEM-related subjects.

Elizabeth received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.

Reviews

[K.L. Bernard · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you think of big cats are you referring to your grandma's 25 pound tabby cat? Well, you might be until you check out the big cats in this photo and action packed display of the worlds biggest, boldest and most beautiful cats on the planet. Readers will learn about the fur of these giant cats and how to spot them, literally. Did you know that a Tiger can weigh up to 600 pounds? These big cats can be found nearly everywhere in the world. Readers will learn plenty about these big cats as they flip through the pages.

Clear and vivid photos will give you the feeling that you are right there watching and learning as they catch their favorite meal, and play with their cubs. Kids, teachers and parent will even learn how to care for a big cat. These giant felines, take naps, cut their nails and stretch just like you. If you wonder what type of feline you would be there is a quiz for you to find out. Readers will also learn about cat culture and how it is believed that cats have supernatural powers.

Test your knowledge after reading about these wonderful cats by taking a quick quiz, and at the back of the book there is a glossary and a section on where to find more information. There's even a movie list to so readers can enjoy watching these big cats in action.

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Notes:
amazing photos
focus is on four main wildcats
lots of fun facts, trivia, and a purr-sonality quiz

[Maria Eduarda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because I LOVE BIG CATS!!!!!!!!! I did a project on this book and I did a poster. My headteacher gave me ten house points for making the poster in my spare time! I love the photos in the book. I give this book 10000000 stars lol

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I sometimes feel like I repeat myself when it comes to National Geographic produced material. They have long been known for their fantastic photographs. For these 'Everything' books, the design combines fascinating information with attractive design to make a book hard to put down. I've read a lot about big cats, but I learned quite a bit from this book. For example, big cats have 20 times more smelling power than humans, which is necessary for a hunter, but I'm not sure is always a great thing (there are lots of nasty smells in our world). The information on ligers (male lion and female tiger) and tigons (male tiger and female lion) is really interesting, including the health problems that develop from such pairings. Another part that I especially enjoyed were the photographs of big cats camouflaged in their natural environment. You could walk right by them and not see them if you weren't looking. I'll stop here, just know that this book provides hours of reading and sharing pleasure.

[Angela Record · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great research tool for children. The books classifies different cats into categories. There is information given about each cat. They have also listed the areas where the cats live. This book has a table of contents and a glossary. This book even provides children with a list of books and websites to find more information!

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book because it gave a lot of info about lions, tigers, and leopards. I learned that big cats sleep up to 20 hours a day. The pictures were amazing. I liked the quiz in the book that showed which big cat you are. The quiz said I was a lion.