The ultimate book of big cats : your guide to the secret lives of these fierce, fabulous felines
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Author
Winter, Steve,
Contributors
Guynup, Sharon, author.
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2022]., ©2022
Status
Checked Out
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Shirlington - Kids NonfictionJ 599.75 WINTEChecked OutMay 12, 2025

Description

They’re strong. They’re powerful. They’re mysterious.Get ready to sink your teeth into the hidden worlds of the seven spectacular big cats—and meet some of their smaller cousins—with National Geographic Explorers Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup as your guides. From rarely seen snow leopards high up in the Himalaya to tigers silently stalking prey through thick jungle to lions going in for the kill, you’ll get the inside scoop on the fascinating worlds of wild felines and what it’s like to live alongside them.Find out how these powerful predators live, hunt, raise their cubs, and how they have adapted to their unique environments. Which cat has the strongest bite? What’s the difference between a cougar and a mountain lion? Why does a tiger have stripes? How do big cats’ hunting skills stack up against other top predators? The answers to all these questions and more await in this complete compendium. With exclusive National Geographic photographs and hair-raising behind-the-lens stories from Winter, this book takes you up close and personal with the coolest cats around. Complete your collection with TheUltimate Book of Sharks and The Ultimate Book of African Animals!

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Format
Book
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781426373190, 1426373198, 9781426374500, 142637450X

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
Description
"A leopard leaps into a tree with prey twice its weight. A lion lets out a roar and lunges at a wildebeest across the golden plains. A jaguar silently stalks a deer through the dense, dark jungle. Through famed National Geographic photographer Steve Winter's legendary, award-winning lens, readers will get up close and personal with the "big four"--lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards--presented against their stunning natural landscapes, and go beyond to explore other show-stopping wild cats like snow leopards, cheetahs. Through information-packed profiles and loads of super-cool stats and wow-worthy fun facts, kids will become mini experts on their favorite feline predators. From the fastest cat on the plains to amazing feats and adaptations, from who's King of the pride to hide-and-seek champs, this will be the ultimate book for animal lovers of all ages!"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12 National Geographic
Target Audience
Grades 4-6 National Geographic

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Winter, S., & Guynup, S. (2022). The ultimate book of big cats: your guide to the secret lives of these fierce, fabulous felines . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Winter, Steve and Sharon, Guynup. 2022. The Ultimate Book of Big Cats: Your Guide to the Secret Lives of These Fierce, Fabulous Felines. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Winter, Steve and Sharon, Guynup. The Ultimate Book of Big Cats: Your Guide to the Secret Lives of These Fierce, Fabulous Felines Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2022.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Winter, S. and Guynup, S. (2022). The ultimate book of big cats: your guide to the secret lives of these fierce, fabulous felines. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Winter, Steve,, and Sharon Guynup. The Ultimate Book of Big Cats: Your Guide to the Secret Lives of These Fierce, Fabulous Felines National Geographic, 2022.

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