Book

Cat / written by Juliet Clutton-Brock.

Clutton-Brock, Juliet, (author.). DK Publishing, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary:

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating lives of cats from fearsome felines to pampered pets.From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family - find out why male lions have manes and how stripes on a tiger's coat help it to hunt. Introducing a much-loved pet alongside its wild family members in the animal kingdom. Read fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, view cat artifacts from ancient civilizations around the world, and learn how to identify domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your pet.

Record details

ISBN: 9780744050738
ISBN: 0744050731
ISBN: 9780744050721
ISBN: 0744050723
Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Edition: Revised edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:	Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. First American edition, 1991. At head of title: Eyewitness.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes index(page 72).
Formatted Contents Note:	What is a cat? -- The first cats -- Cat clans -- The bare bones -- Inside out -- Supersenses -- Magnificent movers -- Cleaning up -- Hunting -- The young ones -- Cat traits -- In a pride -- The tiger -- Tree climber -- Water cat -- High society -- Plains cats -- Forest felines -- Speed king -- Cats' kin -- The taming of the cat -- Myths and legends -- Aristocats -- Shorthairs -- Longhairs -- Curious cats -- Street life -- Caring for cats -- Did you know? -- Identifying breeds -- Find out more.
Target Audience Note:	8-12 years IG1210L Lexile IG1010L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 1 17213.