Tigers (World Life Library) (Paperback)

by John Seidenstic (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA--These excellent resources include everything students will need for reports: distribution, biology, behavior, historical background, conservation techniques, and future trends. All of these topics are covered in the clear, easy-to-read texts. The books are lavishly illustrated with more than 50 full-color photographs that bring these animals to vibrant life. The authors are all leading experts in their fields. Unfortunately, Humpback Whales and Tigers have no index or bibliography. They do have a short fact sheet with a recommended reading list. Despite these flaws, these titles will be well used for research and enjoyed as general reading.

Robin Deffendall, Prince William Public Library System, VA

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography. Unless otherwise noted (*), all volumes are sturdy paperback.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (May 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896582957
• ISBN-13: 978-0896582958
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,041,307 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Tigers, April 14, 2006

A Kid's Review

Tigers are being killed all over the world. I believe that people should read this book to learn about this beautiful animal.
There are 36 species of cats. In my opinion tigers are the fearsest of them all. Tigers were once everywhere, ranges in southern and eastern Asia. They also are in habitats such as rain forest, mangroves, scrubs, thorn forest, tall grass areas, riverbanks, and temperate forest, in east Russia.
Siberian tigers are believed to be the largest of tigers. There are about 450 of them in habitats like deciduous forest. There were about 40,000 Bengal tigers that roamed India nearly a century ago. Now, only 4,000 remain mainly because of poaching. How could this happen to such a beautiful animal? It would be amazing to watch a tiger running gracefully through the African plains. But remember this, a tiger can turn into a killing machine in one blink. In ancient China tigers were considered regal and useful at sometimes. They were sometimes a link between human and spirit, and to bring spirits from the grave. In other times a tiger and a dragon in pieces of artwork, they would use a tiger and a dragon together representing two great forces of nature. A sketch of a roaring tiger means fury and fighting. In Taoism the tiger represents yin (evil). The dragon represents yang (good).
In our quickly changing society the endangered tiger reflects real and fictional qualities of life. There are many amazing things about tigers. Tigers might be dangerous but they have amazing grace, great power and mystery, and stealth. This gorgeous creature is endangered and so close to extinction. They might be close, but it's their strong feelings that give them the strength to go on. That's why the tiger is the real KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!