The African Cats (First Books--Animals) [Library Binding]

Geoffrey Saign (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: First Books--Animals

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior patterns of ten types of cats found in Africa.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

In the same First Books: Animals series as Saign's The Great Apes (1998), this combines dramatic wildlife color photographs with a lively, informative text. After a general introduction that includes facts about evolution (with a double-page family tree), Saign looks in turn at each of 10 African cats, from the lion, leopard, and cheetah to the tiny sand cat. In each case, he discusses basic issues, such as where they live and how they hunt, mate, and care for their young. A final section focuses on conservation and includes a chart on the estimated population of each cat. With a glossary and a resource guide for books, CD-ROMS, and organizations, this attractively designed book will attract middle-graders for classroom research and for personal interest. Hazel Rochman

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531203654
• ISBN-13: 978-0531203651
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,261,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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