felidae

"Which cat can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour? Which lions do most of the hunting--the males or the females? And which gets to eat first? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--OCLC.

"Set over a 24-hour period, meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering jaguars in this kids' nonfiction book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow the lives of individual big cats as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story from leopard to mountain lion in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future zoologists. Witness incredible moments including: A panther hunting a crocodile Cheetah cubs play fighting A battle between lionesses and hyenas Beautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Big Cats (A Day in the Life) is one of the first titles in an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid. Also available: Bugs (A Day in the Life)"--.

Looks at the wild relatives of the domestic cat.

"This title introduces the caracal by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.

"A mutation in toxoplasmosis causes menstruating women to to turn into ferocious killer wildcats--easily provoked and extremely dangerous. As panic spreads and paranoia takes root, the fate of the world rides on the shoulders of one twelve-year-old girl"--Back cover.

Text and realisitic three-dimensional photography introduce various types of cats.

"Learn about tigers, lions, cheetahs, and leopards and how they relate to the cats we have as pets"--Source other than Library of Congress.

"Explores the similarities between leopards and cheetahs, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like size, fur patterns, and hunting practices can be used to identify these big cats. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces facts about lions, tigers, and other large cats, discussing their physical features, habitat, diet, and more.