Big cats

From tigers to lions and cheetahs to cougars, Big Cats introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating cat species on Earth. Readers will explore the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of the worlds largest cats. Did you know that lions live in groups called prides? A pride of lions works together to hunt, raise their cubs, and defend their territory.

Did you know that cheetahs are one of the smallest cats in the big cat family, yet they are the fastest mammal on Earth? When they run at their top speed they can be faster than most cars.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, natural environment, and threats to the survival of the cheetah, considered to be the fastest land animal on Earth.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of the largest and strongest of all the wild cats.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of lynxes.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural habitat of tigers.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of the leopard, a smart predator that can climb trees and that lives in a variety of environments.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of the cougar or puma, a wild cat of the Americas that continues to decline in number.

Describes how male and female lions live, especially their hunting, mating, and territorial behavior.

Color photos and simple text present an overview of jaguars, describing their strength, spots, hunting, and cubs.