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Wildcats of North America

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle.

2) Feral cat

Author

Barrett, Jalma

Series

Publisher

Blackbirch Press

Pub. Date

1999.

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Covers many aspects of these wild animals, including their physical features, reproduction and growth, habitat, social life, interactions with humans, and survival concerns.

3) Why do cats have whiskers?

Author

MacLeod, Elizabeth

Publisher

Kids Can Press

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Language

English

Description

Features cat facts, legends, superstitions, hero-stories, quizzes, and training tips.

4) Cats

Author

Goddard, Jolyon

Series

Nature's children

Publisher

Grolier

Pub. Date

2009.

Physical Desc

52 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of cats and how to keep them as pets.

5) Cats

Author

Hart, Joyce

Series

Great pets

Publisher

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark

Pub. Date

[2008]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

"Describes the characteristics and behavior of pet cats, also discussing the physical appearance and place in the history of pet cats"--Provided by publisher.

6) Cats

Author

Hinds, Kathryn

Series

Perfect pets

Publisher

Marshall Cavendish

Pub. Date

1999.

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Explores the lore, different breeds, characteristics, and habits of these popular animals.

7) Big cats

Author

Simon, Seymour

Publisher

HarperCollins

Pub. Date

[1991]

Edition

First edition.

Physical Desc

40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm

Language

English

Description

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of big cats.

8) The snow cats

Author

Perry, Phyllis J

Series

First books

Publisher

Franklin Watts

Pub. Date

[1997]

Physical Desc

63 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior patterns of cats that live in cold, snowy environments, including snow leopards, Siberian tigers, and cougars.

9) Wildcats

Author

Markert, Jenny

Publisher

Child's World

Pub. Date

[1991]

Physical Desc

30 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm

Language

English

Description

Describes the characteristics and behavior of such wild cats as the cheetah, ocelot, and jaguar.

10) The Manx cat

Author

Mattern, Joanne

Series

Learning about cats

Publisher

Capstone Press

Pub. Date

[2003]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the history, development, habits, and care of Manx cats.

11) Shorthaired cats in America

Author

Series

Publisher

PowerKids Press

Pub. Date

2000.

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the history of non-pedigreed shorthaired cats in America.

12) American shorthairs: pioneers

Author

Rudolph, Jessica

Series

Cat-ographies

Publisher

Bearport Pub

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

Information about several varieties of shorthair cats.

13) The African cats

Author

Saign, Geoffrey

Series

First books

Publisher

F. Watts

Pub. Date

1999.

Physical Desc

64 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior patterns of ten types of cats found in Africa.

14) Big cats

Author

Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw

Publisher

Walker & Co

Pub. Date

2005.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 27 cm

Language

English

15) The American shorthair cat

Author

Mattern, Joanne

Series

Learning about cats

Publisher

Capstone High-Interest Books

Pub. Date

[2003]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the history, development, habits and care of American shorthair cats.

16) The Sphynx: the hairless cat

Author

Series

Publisher

PowerKids Press

Pub. Date

2000.

Edition

First edition.

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the origin, history, and characteristics of the hairless cat known as Sphynx.

17) Siamese cats

Author

Series

Publisher

PowerKids Press

Pub. Date

2000.

Edition

First edition.

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the history, appearance, and behavior of this talkative cat breed, as well as its presence in contemporary American culture and homes.

18) Persians: long-haired friends

Author

Markovics, Joyce L

Series

Cat-ographies

Publisher

Bearport

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

Profiles Gorilla, a prize-winning black Persian with copper-colored eyes, and introduces the history and characteristics of the breed.

19) Siamese: talk to me!

Author

White, Nancy

Series

Cat-ographies

Publisher

Bearport Pub

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

Profiles Gizmo, a Siamese cat who saved her owner's life, and introduces the history and characteristics of the breed.

20) The Manx: the cat with no tail

Author

Series

Publisher

PowerKids Press

Pub. Date

2000.

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description