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,...

The Tigers title familiarizes young readers with the tigers they can find at their local zoo. It includes colorful double-page photos with easy-to-read sentences about features, food, cubs and more to make learning a fun experience. Tiger facts and a quick quiz provide additional learning comprehension activities for young readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

"The tiger has a plan to escape from the zoo and find his real home -- all he needs is some help from his best friend, the cat"--