Get to Know Big Cats

The cheetah is the fastest mammal on land! These magnificent big cats can reach up to 70 miles per hour when running at full speed. But, like house cats, they need to take a rest afterward! Early readers meet the amazing cheetah in this engaging title written in low-ATOS text. Simple sentences teach readers about where cheetahs live, what they eat, and what makes their body special. Full-color photographs directly correlate to the main text to aid reader comprehension.

The lynx looks a lot like a big house cat, but don't be fooled by its sweet face and furry body! Lynxes of all kinds are great hunters, using their excellent eyesight and hearing to take down deer, rabbits, and other animals in their habitat. This title, written especially for early readers, introduces the lynx with descriptions of its appearance, habitats, diet, and family life. The low-ATOS text directly correlates to the full-color photographs to enhance comprehension for new readers.

There are seven different kinds of leopard, mostly named after where they are found on Earth, but the most well-known and widespread is the African leopard. Though found far apart, all kinds have the characteristic "rosettes," or spots, that help people recognize this big cat! Early readers learn so much about the amazing leopard in this book. Including full-color photographs that closely correlate to the low-ATOS text, this title's main content covers a leopard's habitat, family life, appearance, and diet.

Jaguars are the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere. They are strong swimmers and climbers found in Latin America in many kinds of habitats. Readers meet this big cat up close in this informative title! From jaguars' appearance to their family life, the main content is written especially for curious young readers in text below a 1.0 ATOS level. Full-color photographs bring these incredible animals into focus-including their sharp teeth and claws! Close text-to-picture correlation aids readers' comprehension of the text.

Lions are the only members of the cat family that live in groups, called prides. Prides can have up to 30 lions in them! Early readers love learning about how animals live and work together, and this title offers these facts and more, all presented in low-ATOS text. Readers also learn about what lions eat, where they live, and what is special about their bodies. Full-color photographs make readers part of the pride and directly correlate to the text to aid comprehension.

Tigers are well known around the world for their beautiful stripes, deadly stare, and status as an endangered animal. But there's so much more to learn about these big cats! In this title, readers travel to the few places in the wild where there are tigers left. Through low-ATOS text, readers learn what tigers eat, what their habitat is like, about their babies, and more. Full-color photographs look incredible while also correlating closely to the text to aid in reader comprehension.