Cats are popular pets, but have you ever stopped to think about their emotions? Our feline friends are known for being a bit moody some more than others and this easy-to-read volume will highlight the ins and outs of why our feline friends get angry. Anger is one of the more obvious feelings in the range of cat emotions, and readers will learn some of the most apparent indications of a cat s ire. Full-color photos correlate easily with the text to...

"One of Forbes.com's 10 Best Conservation and Environment Books of 2016" Peter P. Marra has written more than 175 scientific publications, is the coeditor of Birds of Two Worlds, and directs the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Chris Santella is the author of many books, including the Fifty Places travel and outdoor series and The Tug Is the Drug. His writing has appeared in such publications as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New...

Learn what makes cats tick-from their whiskers to their tails-with the help of the writer and presenter of the BBC's Cats and Understanding Cats. Everything you need to understand about your cat is here in this essential owner's handbook written by cat expert and biologist Roger Tabor. Discover one-hundred fascinating aspects of your cat's habits and lifestyle, learn how your cat communicates with both you and their feline friends, and become confident...

Ever wonder why cats do the perplexing things they do? Do you ask yourself or a friend, What makes a cat act that way? Now, you can know the answers. In this book, Peter Scottsdale gives you solutions to the cat questions you want answered. You will know the answers to the most asked Why? questions about cats. Discover 98 Cat Secrets Including Why do cats purr? Why do cats meow? Why do cats hate getting wet? Why do cats fight? Why do cats hate dogs?...

"In Sphynx, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Sphynx cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Sphynx also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index"--

"In Persians, beginning readers will learn about the physical features, characteristics, and personalities of Persian cats. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this cat breed. A labeled diagram highlights the breed's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Persians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index"--

"This book introduces readers to the british shorthair cats. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos feature the british shorthair in a variety of situations." --

El gato es un asombroso animal de compañía, que ejerce una fascinación sin límite en su propietario y proporciona a las personas estresadas un benéfico sosiego. Por ello, figura entre los animales de compañía más populares. Para que pueda convivir en perfecta armonía con sus amigos felinos, la autora le ayudará en esta obra a conocerlos mejor, y le enseñará entre otras cosas a escoger bien la raza (según los criterios de formas, colores...

Introduces readers to the Maine coon cat, and examines the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos feature the Maine coon in a variety of situations.

Foreword by Jane Goodall This spellbinding tribute to Puma concolor honors the big cat's presence on the land and in our psyches. In some essays, the puma appears front and center: a lion leaps over Rick Bass's feet, hurtles off a cliff in front of J. Frank Dobie, gazes at Julia Corbett when she opens her eyes after an outdoor meditation, emerges from the fog close enough for poet Gary Gildner to touch. Marc Bekoff opens his car door for a dog that...