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You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while...
2) Leopards
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Come eye-to-eye with the world's leopards and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.
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Why do Bengal Tigers have stripes? How long is a tiger's tail? Look inside All About Asian Bengal Tigers to find answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these strong, fascinating animals. Bengal Tigers is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
5) Cheetahs
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Come eye-to-eye with the world's cheetahs and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.
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Many big cats have patterned coats, but what is the difference between a cheetah's spots and a leopard's rosettes? In this low-level text, bright photos and side-by-side comparisons show this and other distinctions between cheetahs and leopards. Young readers will love to "spot" the differences between these cats!
7) Tigers
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Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter.
8) Lions
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Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work together to stalk their prey? This book for young readers offers this information as it presents lions on the prowl. It teaches children about the physical and behavioral characteristics of these big cats.
9) Cheetahs
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When confronted by other predators, cheetahs opt for flight over fight. You would, too, if you could run up to 70 miles per hour. Cheetahs make a chase look easy, but hunting can be hard work. Find out how these speed demons of the savannah execute attacks and teach their young how to do the same.
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Early readers will love learning all about lions! This book includes engaging and colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and exciting sight words, helping young readers learn about lions while building confidence in their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
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"This book introduces readers to cheetahs and their family groups. Find out where they live and how they work together, and learn why they are called a coalition. Additional features to aid comprehension include an activity or craft, a phonetic glossary, infographics, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions to help readers connect with the text."--Provided by publisher.
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Big cats are fierce predators that roam the world from the mountains to the deserts. How are these wild cats that hunt for their food the same as pet cats that might chase a mouse or ball of yarn? How are they different? Children learn the days of the week as they travel to seven different world habitats to meet the big cats, and then back home to compare and contrast the domestic cat's behavior to that of its relative.
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African lions are not the kings of the jungle. African lions are the kings of the Serengeti. Discover more fun facts about one of the world's most beloved wild animals in All About African Lions. Lions is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18 books!
15) Tigers
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Early readers will enjoy being introduced to tigers in the wild. Using colorful, full page photographs, simple sentences, and sight words, young readers will have fun learning about tigers while practicing their reading skills.
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Probablemente hayas oído hablar de leones y tigres. Quizás los hayas visto en el zoológico. ¿Pero has oído hablar del leopardo nublado? Este tímido miembro de la familia de los gatos es una especie en peligro de extinción. Su timidez hace que estudiarlos sea un desafío para los cuidadores del zoológico y los científicos. Descubra por qué son tan especiales y por qué necesitan nuestra ayuda. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian,...
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Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home, until the forest starts to shrink! Trees begin to disappear, and Felina doesn't understand the new busy highway in the neighborhood. Other animals are in danger, too. Will Felina find a way to survive as humans threaten to ruin her home? Environmental science writer Loran Wlodarski gives children a look into deforestation and endangered animals in Felina's New Home: A Florida Panther...
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In this wonderous and relatable majestic land, when life becomes difficult, he appears. Who am I referring to? Well, the Burgundy Tiger of course. He is the kind of mild mannered, angelic cat that oozies out kindness, love, and peace. Whenever he is around everything miraculously becomes better. As you enter the Burgundy Tiger's imperial world, you will be mesmerized by his splendid beauty and captivated by his goodness. But best of all, you will...
19) Baby Lions
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This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about baby lions, including how their families are structured and how and where they live.
20) Lions and Cubs
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Lions really know how to take care of their cubs. African lion cubs are raised not just by their parents but their whole pride. Lions take down their prey together, teaching their young cubs how to hunt while they do it. Readers explore how these great hunters of the African plains make their own families through achievable text. Featuring full-page photographs, this low-ATOS volume introduces young readers to the family life of these big cats and...
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