A child imagines that he is in a story where he encounters a tiger at every turn.

Simon the housecat points out that he may not roar like a lion or run fast like a cheetah, but he has many other things in common with the big cats.

The author lists several animals that many people would consider scary (sharks), ugly (bats), or creepy (spiders) then explains how they benefit their biological niche, and humans!

"The monkey has finally gotten his banana, but now a bumble bee wants a bite. The monkey tries to swat away the bee, but in the process finds himself with a bigger problem on his hands. Will the monkey and the bee be able to work together and become friends?"--

"When Grandma comes to visit, and his parents leave them alone, the boy's grandmother encourages him to imitate a jaguar, until completely transformed they venture out into the night, exploring the world from a new perspective, and with a new freedom--until it is difficult to distinguish imagination from reality"--Verso page.

Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the cheetah! Readers will discover the cheetah's unique body features that make it the world's fastest sprinter. Also covered are the cheetah's diet, hunting methods, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby cheetah, from cub to independence. Maps highlight cheetah territory,...

"Ezomo chases after the leopard he believes killed his father, which leads him and his two friends to open the forbidden magical door that protects their village"--Title verso page.

Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying . . . most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He's just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Determined to prove that he is terrifying, Little Tiger sets out on tiptoe, creeping through the forest to find someone to scare.

Jack and Ella are thrilled to take a friendly lion as their pet, but when Leopold the Lion grows chubby and despondent, they must seek a way to make him healthy again.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about anacondas and jaguars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--