Humorous answers to questions about cats plus factual information about cat behavior.

Describes how cats hunt, interact with their kittens, mark their pathways by spraying them with urine, and other behavior.

"Guide to training a cat for kids, based on scientific information about felines"--

"Why do cats have whiskers? How do cats land on their paws? Do people need cats? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the cats themselves"--

"All cats can talk. You just have to know how to speak their language! How to Speak Cat! can help you learn what your pet is saying: Why does she purr? How does she train you to pet her? What does her tail tell you about how she's feeling? Find out how to train your cat to come when you call her, sit up, and play fetch! Fantastic photos of kids and their pets bring cat language to life, and exciting tricks and games make learning to speak cat rewarding...

Children will learn everything they've always wanted to know about their cats. This book answers questions like, "How long have people kept cats?," "Why do cats like scratching chairs?," "What does 'meow' mean?," and "Do cats have nine lives?" Combining mythological stories--such as how the superstitions surrounding black cats originated and the prominent role cats played in ancient Egyptian worship--with zoological information. Children will learn...