A hungry cat gets a job hunting mice at a sumo training center (heya), but once the mice are gone he continues to stuff himself until he is too fat to chase the mice that have returned--so he decides to train with the sumo wrestlers, and SumoKitty becomes a scourge of mice and an inspiration to the wrestlers.

A tiger cub has escaped from a reserve in the Sunderbans in West Bengal, India, and Neel, a poor boy from the islands, is determined to find her in order to save her from being captured and sold on the black market by Mr. Gupta and his men.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Asia and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.

"In this true story about two women and the animal they share, readers are treated to an insider's view of India, as well as a window into our universal connection to food and its sources"--

Did you know that the tiger is one type of cat that likes to swim? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the tiger's body structure, hunting methods, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby tiger, from cub to independence. A map highlights tiger territory, fun facts appear throughout,...

How was reputed 19th century big game hunter Sir Samuel Baker finally able to vanquish a man-eating tiger that had terrorized villagers in India for years? In 1891, Sir Samuel Baker published a short 30-page narrative of his many tiger hunting adventures in India under the title "Tigers and Tiger Hunting." It is this writing that has been republished here for the convenience of the interested hunter.

When it comes to getting toddlers dressed, the struggle is real. Enter: Taro Gomi! The bestselling author/illustrator offers a creative and colorful look at animals, reimagining their fur, feathers, and fins as...clothes! A sheep wears a fluffy jacket, a zebra sports striped PJs, a snake is snug in a stocking, and a penguin looks dapper in a classic suit. Young children will be amused by the spirited take on animals, and they'll very likely be convinced...

Sparkle the Sun Bear is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of reading for young children. This engaging book is designed for children aged 3 to 8 years, with simple yet captivating text and beautiful full-color illustrations that bring the story to life. Join Sparkle, the adorable honey bear from Asia, on an exploration of the unique characteristics that make sun bears so special. As your child follows Sparkle's story, they will develop...

"Introduces young readers to rhinoceroses, including physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle"--

Fifty-two years after the pink-headed duck was last seen in the wild, Rory Nugent set off for India in search of this exceptionally rare bird. In Calcutta, he prowled the fowl market, where a few of the ducks used to appear during the Raj. Traveling on to Delhi, he was befriended by a Cambridge-educated smuggler, and he learned of remote regions to the north where the duck might be found. In Sikkim, following the trail of a Yeti, he became lost in...