Each title in the "Eyewitness" series is an informative, visual account of the wonders of the world around us. Illustrated with colour photographs of objects from the natural world, from specialist museums and from rare private collections, the series offers a fresh approach to the mysteries of nature, history, science, arts, crafts and pastimes. This collection of specially commissioned photographs presents a detailed survey of cats, their lives, habits and ancestry. This book examines the mystery and beauty of cats looking at their role in civilization, domestication, breeding and natural history.
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Another lavish ``Eyewitness Book,'' with striking color photos of members of the cat family, both wild and tame, and a kaleidoscope of minutia--including cat ancestors (the dinictis, hoplophoneus, and miacis), mythology (Egyptian, Buddhist, Aztec, Mochica), contemporary breeds (Rex, Siamese, Birman), cats in literature and art, anatomy, feral cats, and cat care. In general, the text provides too little information to be very useful, while much of the vocabulary (``robust,'' ``excreta,'' ``lithe,'' ``gestation,'' ``suckle'') will be difficult for younger readers. Still, they'll be happy to pore over the entrancing photos, wisely ignoring much of the text. Index. (Nonfiction 7-12) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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"This is a browser's delight that will also appeal to the serious reader seeking facts about cats."--(starred) Science Books & Films.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A detailed look at the secret lives of cats!,
This review is from: Eyewitness: Cat (Hardcover)
This is so much more than a reference book on cats. While the American Library Binding makes this book very durable, it could almost be a coffee table book on the life of cats.Since I adore cats, this book was irresistible. Both wild and domestic cats are pictured in full color. The photographs are superb. Children will get to see a jaguar swimming in the tropical forest rivers and find out why the ancient Egyptians worshiped cats. Did you know that Tigers actually enjoy swimming? Did you ever wonder if a cat chews its food? Why do cats need whiskers and how do they purr? So, why do cats behave in the ways they do? This book tells all the secrets including why people say a cat has nine lives. The text is fun to read and little notes about historical details are sprinkled around the pages. The center of attention is definitely the furry felines we have grown to love. A special section of caring for your cat, makes this book the cat's meow! ~The Rebecca Review >^..^<
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5.0 out of 5 stars
CATch-Up with your feline knowledge!,
By Mike-- older than dirt --McCLUSKEY ""Big ... (Hessian/Bavarian/[former]East/West German border.) - See all my reviews
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I ordered this book after seeing "our" cat illustrated inside... usingthe AMAZON DOT-COM feature "Look Inside." Well, a Tortoise Shell [and white] Cat is on page 52... or a distant-relative, anyway. That price was just fantastic, too! Cannot go wrong with this book! Hundreds of exquisite color photographs. Just a PURR-fect Table-top book, and, "Kitty-Kittie" lets me look at the book... when she's not ON it. ///////////////////////// //:::::::::::::::::::::// //......../\_/\............// //.......(.><.)..........// //......#<^>#.........// //..........................// //:::::::::::::::::::::// /////////////////////////
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!,
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This was purchased as a gift for an 8 year-old. He loved it! He had requested a cat book for Christmas and this was exactly what he wanted.
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CATS ARE POSSIBLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL and graceful of all animals. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pedigree cats, longhaired cats, solitary hunters, small cats Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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CATS ARE POSSIBLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL and graceful of all animals. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pedigree cats, longhaired cats, solitary hunters, small cats Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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