Cat / written by Juliet Clutton-Brock.

Eyewitness cat. (portion title)

Summary:

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating lives of cats from fearsome felines to pampered pets. From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family. Introducing a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view cat artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world, and learn how to identify domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your pet. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content. Eyewitness Cats uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover cat behavior, characteristics, big cats, domestic cat breeds, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, and statistics to see cats as never before.

Record details

ISBN: 0744050723
ISBN: 0744050731
ISBN: 9780744050721
ISBN: 9780744050738
ISBN: 9781685054847
Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Edition: Revised edition.; American edition.; New edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 69) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is a cat? -- The first cats -- Cat clans -- The bare bones -- Inside out -- Supersenses -- Magnificent movers -- Cleaning up -- Hunting -- The young ones -- Cat traits -- In a pride -- The tiger -- Tree climber -- Water cat -- High society -- Plains cats -- Forest felines -- Speed king -- Cats' kin -- The taming of the cat -- Myths and legends -- Aristocats -- Shorthairs -- Longhairs -- Curious cats -- Street life -- Caring for cats -- Did you know? -- Identifying breeds -- Find out more.
Target Audience Note:	IG1010L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 1 17213.