Combines photography, research, and personal observations of the worlds eight big cats.

An introduction to the worlds of the tiger, jaguar, leopard, and lion.

A puma may not be able to roar like a lion, but it can make ear-splitting screams just as terrifying as a lion’s roar. Learn all about lions, pumas, tigers, African servals, and more with this high-energy Q-and-A formatted text that will fascinate even reluctant readers.

Sibert Medalist and naturalist Nic Bishop gives readers a closer look at big cats! With grace, guile, and unstoppable power, big cats are admired for their speed and strength. Although they are related to house cats, these magnificent creatures are nothing like our pets!With breathtaking full-page images, Sibert Medal-winning photographer Nic Bishop introduces readers to a variety of beautiful and stealthy big cats. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and captivating details about the appearance, habits, and remarkable abilities of these amazing felines. An index and glossary are included, along with an author's note detailing his research and the fun stories behind the photographs.

All cats are incredibly cute when they're kittens and cubs. But when they grow up, wild cats are not so cuddly. Yet, some people keep big cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards as pets. They think they can tame them, but a wild animal is always wild, and many big cats owners are responsible for the deaths of people when their pets attack. This book describes the attributes of big cats that make them unsuitable pets. Readers discover the reasons why it's more humane to leave these exotic animals in their native habitats than to cage them.

Joe and Mary Ann McDonald have traveled the world for over thirty years, creating incredible images of breathtaking places and the incredible creatures that inhabit them. In this book, they have collected over two hundred of their favorite images of big cats from around the globe—from the majestic lions of Africa, to the powerful jaguars of South America, to the elusive tigers of Asia. The McDonald’s also share the stories behind the images, taking you alongside them through some of the most remote parts of the world and into the cultures and traditions of the people living in the midst of big cats. Whether you’re a travel buff, wild animal lover, or just obsessed with the ancestry of the small cat in your living room, the images and stories in this engaging book are sure to thrill!

In dramatic pictures and simple text, readers are shown the terrifying teeth and claws, powerful muscles, and basic senses that make Big Cats some of the most fearsome on Earth. Quotes from victim encounters, as well as scientific facts, bring added information to readers in short, easy-to-read bursts. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.