When Grandma comes to visit, and his parents leave them alone, the boy's grandmother encourages him to imitate a jaguar, until completely transformed they venture out into the night, exploring the world from a new perspective, and with a new freedom--until it is difficult to distinguish imagination from reality.

You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while...

"Leo receives a pen for his birthday, and he asks the other animals for help discovering all the wonders inside the tiny tool"--

Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey.

Come eye-to-eye with the world's leopards and get to know all about their lives through simple text and dazzling full-color photographs.

Many big cats have patterned coats, but what is the difference between a cheetah's spots and a leopard's rosettes? In this low-level text, bright photos and side-by-side comparisons show this and other distinctions between cheetahs and leopards. Young readers will love to "spot" the differences between these cats!

In Cheetahs, beginning readers will learn about cheetahs and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to cheetahs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels cheetahs' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cheetahs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

Early readers will love learning all about lions! This book includes engaging and colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and exciting sight words, helping young readers learn about lions while building confidence in their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

In Cougars, beginning readers will learn about mountain lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to cougars' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels cougars' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cougars online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...