Everything big cats

Gr 3-6-Exploding with astounding full-color photographs and written in an appealing conversational tone, these are books for every kid. How often does one have the chance to see a photo of jaguar drool or a dogfish pup in the egg case? Not often enough. Beyond the photos, the texts will keep kids interested and turning pages to discover more and more facts. "Explorers' Corners" provide first-hand accounts from the books' photographers. Fun, interactive glossaries invite thorough reading and will help kids retain new words and facts. These compelling, browseable, and completely engrossing titles will delight readers. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

With Beverly Joubert and Dereck Joubert. Similar in trim size and layout to National Geographic Kids magazine, this volume provides readers with lots of information about big cats, from types of creatures to locations and behaviors to conservation efforts. Striking photographs, including a useful "Photographic Diagram" labeling body parts and their uses, roar off the pages. A "What's Your Cat Purr-sonality?" quiz is included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

ALONE ON THE PROWL   Most cats prefer the single life. Usually, big cats only tolerate company in order to mate or to raise their cubs. Big cats communicate with scent marks or roars to let their neighbors know, "This is my space. Keep out!"   But there's one big exception: lions. Lions are the only cats that live in social groups, called prides. Within a pride, nearly every female is related. Moms, sisters, aunts, and cousins all work together to raise cubs and hunt for enough food to support the pride. A dominant male or two will guard the pride's territory. He also babysits the cubs while their mothers are off hunting.   Young males are forced to leave the pride once they are old enough to hunt for themselves. These lions sometimes form small, all-boy gangs, called bachelor groups. The youngsters stay together until they're big enough to challenge a dominant male for control of a pride. Excerpted from Big Cats: Pictures to Purr about and Info to Make You Roar! by Elizabeth Carney All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.