Big Cats!

Name: Big Cats!
ISBN: 9781495202506

For the budding zoologist who is fascinated by the wild's fiercest predators. This photographic guide satisfies big curiosities about how lions and tigers live.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is transitioning from picture books to information gathering and expresses a deep fascination with the power and mystery of the natural world. It is perfect for the stage where a child wants to know the why and how behind a predator's life, moving beyond simple identification to understanding behavior and habitat. John Yost uses vivid photography and accessible text to explore the lives of lions, tigers, and other majestic felines. The book balances the awe of these powerful creatures with factual science, addressing the natural fear children often have of predators by replacing it with knowledge and respect. It is an ideal choice for building a young reader's vocabulary while fostering a sense of global citizenship and environmental wonder.

Curiosity & Wonder Animals Nature & Outdoors Cats

What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Close-up photos of teeth and claws may be intense for very young or sensitive readers.

Mild PerilMild

Descriptions of hunting and stalking behaviors common to predators.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with the predatory nature of big cats. The approach is direct and secular, explaining the food chain as a biological necessity. It does not shy away from the fact that these animals are carnivores, but the imagery is educational rather than gruesome.