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"Did you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws? Or that margays can copy the sounds of other animals to lure prey? With roughly 38 different species of cats inhabiting our planet, there's plenty to discover" -- Back cover.

"Set over a 24-hour period, meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering jaguars in this kids' nonfiction book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow the lives of individual big cats as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story from leopard to mountain lion in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future zoologists....

Traces the evolution of cats from their beginnings on the Asian continent to their introduction into the Americas, taking an in-depth look at what makes the family of felines unique and the evolutionary tricks and adaptions that truly make a cat, a cat.

We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates... and are they even done leaping?

"What is the biggest cat in the world? Do lions and tigers purr? Read and learn all about the big cats of the world!" -- Page [4] of cover.

Presents information about the big cats, discussing such topics as habitats, physical characteristics, senses, communication, behavior, and endangered species.

This irresistible and informative book introduces young readers to adorable wild cat babies through simple language, full-color photos, and picture glossaries.

"Set against one of the wildest places on Earth--you'll experience the extraordinary adventure of two families as they strive to make a home in an untamed land. Stunning high definition images take your breath away as you come face-to-face with these majestic kings of the savanna and their true-life love, humor, and determination"--Container.

When Jack and Annie came back from thier adventure in "Sunlight on the Snow Leopard," they had lots of questions. It's time to be a FACT TRACKER with Jack and Annie! This is a nonfiction book about snow leopards and other wild cats.

"This title will introduce your little readers to pumas, one of the fiercest cats on Earth. Complete with bolded glossary terms and a More Facts section. Young readers will gather basic information about pumas through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful full-bleed photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.