Shorthaired Cats in America (Kid's Cat Library) [Library Binding]

Jennifer Quasha (Author)

Book Description

Series: Kid's Cat Library

Discusses the history of non-pedigreed shorthaired cats in America.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Reviewed with Jennifer Quasha's The Manx.

Gr. 2-4. These two titles in the new Kids Cat Library series will feed cat fever in younger middle-graders. Shorthaired Cats touches on varying American attitudes toward cats from the Mayflower to the present day, citing their association with the Salem witch trials, their portrayal in the media, and the therapeutic benefits of pet ownership. Manx briefly covers some characteristics of the breed and the myth of how Manx cats lost their tails. In some instances the text is so simplified it's almost misleading: "petting a cat can help lower high blood pressure." But the focus on specific breeds and the many color close-ups will satisfy animal fans and may encourage reluctant readers who are enthusiastic about the subject. A glossary and Web resources are appended. See the companion Dogs throughout History series reviewed in this issue under Feldman, Heather. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 24 pages
• Publisher: PowerKids Press; 1st edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823955133
• ISBN-13: 978-0823955138
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,492,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been writing since I was nine years old.
Here is one of my first works, one my father has memorized.
It's a poem.

FEET

"Feet are neat.
They are neat
Because they are feet."

I hope I've improved since then.

For the last thirteen years I have been writing about pets, kids, health, and humor.
Come visit me at www.jenniferquasha.com.