Text and pictures introduce lions, tigers, leopards, and the other big cats.

"Originally published in single magazine as Lions, tigers & bears, vol. 1 #1-4"--Volume 1.

"Become an expert on all the big cats of the world, from well-known safari favorites like the king cheetah to the elusive snow leopard and the tiny rusty-spotted cat. Learn about the species-specific behavior, habitats, diets, and cool quirks of the most extraordinary cats on the planet"--Back cover.

From the time Dr. Mark Goldstein was a little boy—even before he had his first dog—he was fascinated by creatures both domestic and wild. After graduating veterinary school at Cornell University, he became a veterinarian in clinical practice, then director of zoos in Boston and Los Angeles, then head of a progressive humane society where he advocated for animal welfare. During his extraordinary 30-year career, Dr. Mark has accrued a lifetime of experiences working with all sorts of animals and the people who care for them. Dr. Mark's life with animals taught him more than how to be a great doctor, it taught him how to live life. The stories in this book reflect those lessons; they will make you laugh and cry as they entertain and amaze you. Each real-life experience sheds light on the challenges and hard work of the talented individuals who work in the world of animal welfare. These are stories that illustrate the tremendous impact animals have on our daily lives—they are hallmarks of the sacred importance of the human-animal bond. On your journey through the exhilarating life of Dr. Mark, you'll meet some of the finned, furred, and feathered animals who offered him invaluable insights—Harold the hamster, Sasha the Siberian tiger, St. Francis the German Shepherd, Ralph the buffalo, Gus the stallion, Frank the goldfish, and many more fascinating creatures!

Lions and tigers have been apex predators since the last ice age and captured human imaginations for centuries. They rule their grasslands and forests, but trophy hunting, poaching, and deforestation have drastically reduced their numbers and relegated them to tiny islands of wilderness. How do they survive the new pressures of a world shaped by humanity? Award winning author/illustrator Ted Rechlin (End of the Ice Age, Jurassic, Sue) presents a fresh look at the biggest of the big cats in this lush, full-color graphic novel: a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure through the African savanna and Siberian forest that explores their habitat, history, and hope for future conservation efforts. Dynamic illustrations bring readers to the center of the action and exciting, educational text is appropriate for ages 6 and up.

From the waters of the Canadian arctic to the forests of the United States southeast, black bears, grizzly bears, and polar bears roam North America. Hirschi and Mangelsen guide young readers into the secretive world of bears. Full color.

Find out what would happen if a lion and a tiger got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.