From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6. Attractive, serviceable, well-designed introductions to popular animal families. Each text, though not exciting, covers basic ground: history, habitat, behavior, species, and reproduction. Written for those just getting acquainted with these species, the books give sufficient information about the varied locations in which the animals live. Crocodiles and alligators receive the greatest coverage in Crocodilians; caimans and gavials are given brief mention. This book has habitat maps; Snow Cats does not. After beginning with the extinct saber-toothed tiger, it discusses Siberian tigers, snow leopards, cougars, lynxes, and bobcats. The color photographs are this series' outstanding feature. Wonderfully chosen, the clear images are gripping, from close-ups of scaly babies, to head shots of species that truly illustrate a special smile and tooth arrangement or a pine straw and branch nest. The tiger picture gallery shows leaping, snarling, stalking, licking cats, always close enough to touch and really see what is captioned. Kids can't get enough of these creatures, and these two books are sure to circulate.?Jacqueline Elsner, Athens Regional Library, GA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior patterns of cats that live in cold, snowy environments, including snow leopards, Siberian tigers, and cougars.
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