You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while...

Come eye-to-eye with the world's cheetahs and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.

Why do Bengal Tigers have stripes? How long is a tiger's tail? Look inside All About Asian Bengal Tigers to find answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these strong, fascinating animals. Bengal Tigers is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!

Tigers are ferocious cats that hunt large prey and aggressively defend their territory. Unlike other big cats, they lead very independent lives. This title teaches about the lifestyle of the highly feared tiger as it offers beginning readers a face-to-face encounter.

Many big cats have patterned coats, but what is the difference between a cheetah's spots and a leopard's rosettes? In this low-level text, bright photos and side-by-side comparisons show this and other distinctions between cheetahs and leopards. Young readers will love to "spot" the differences between these cats!

Early readers will love learning all about lions! This book includes engaging and colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and exciting sight words, helping young readers learn about lions while building confidence in their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Big cats are fierce predators that roam the world from the mountains to the deserts. How are these wild cats that hunt for their food the same as pet cats that might chase a mouse or ball of yarn? How are they different? Children learn the days of the week as they travel to seven different world habitats to meet the big cats, and then back home to compare and contrast the domestic cat's behavior to that of its relative.

Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home, until the forest starts to shrink! Trees begin to disappear, and Felina doesn't understand the new busy highway in the neighborhood. Other animals are in danger, too. Will Felina find a way to survive as humans threaten to ruin her home? Environmental science writer Loran Wlodarski gives children a look into deforestation and endangered animals in Felina's New Home: A Florida Panther...

Probablemente hayas oído hablar de leones y tigres. Quizás los hayas visto en el zoológico. ¿Pero has oído hablar del leopardo nublado? Este tímido miembro de la familia de los gatos es una especie en peligro de extinción. Su timidez hace que estudiarlos sea un desafío para los cuidadores del zoológico y los científicos. Descubra por qué son tan especiales y por qué necesitan nuestra ayuda. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian,...

"This easy-to-read nonfiction book tells the story of a lion family living in the wild and what each member of the pride does to help the family survive"--