Cats & Cat Family, Exotic Animals

Lions

Name: Lions
Author: Susan Schafer
ISBN: 9780761443445

by Susan Schafer, Susan Markowitz Meredith

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Overview

How do lions work as a team? Why do females in a pride have their cubs at about the same time? Find out when you read Lions.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the only large wild cat, other than the American cougar, that is not spotted or striped.

Synopsis

How do lions work as a team? Why do females in a pride have their cubs at about the same time? Find out when you read Lions.

Children's Literature

Lions work together in their family or pride to survive. Read the general information about the physical characteristics, traits, and life cycle of lions. Find out how this animal survives by hunting and stalking its prey. In their natural habitat, these cats are found in Africa and Asia; however, lions now have to live and survive in smaller territories; this change in their habitat impacts their lives. Learn why lions are endangered and what is being done to save this animal. There are many color photographs with captions throughout the book. A few insets provide additional information. Compare the lion's past and present habitats. Bold print words in the main body of the text are found in the glossary. Those children seeking more information may find the list of books and websites helpful in their research. This book is a part of the "Benchmark Rockets: Animals" series which features books on bears, chimpanzees, elephants, tigers, and whales. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung

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Children's Literature - Carrie Hane Hung

School Library Journal

Gr 2-3–Each of these titles focuses on an endangered animal, although status is not the overriding emphasis. Instead, the books’ three chapters reveal the creatures’ habitats, characteristics, diet, and parenting techniques, often providing fun facts that are not found in other similar books. Readers will learn, for example, that grooming helps chimpanzees feel calm, that whales are divided into two groups–those with teeth and those without–and that lions catch their prey only by ambush, not by running. The straightforward presentation of the information and the uncluttered and attractive layout make these books good choices for reports. Color photographs, while not outstanding, are well utilized and complete a solid package. This is a good series for replacing older books or supplementing existing collections.

School Library Journal

Gr 3-5-Two attractive titles about big cats. Accompanied by handsome color photos (including many close-up shots and at least one per double-page spread), information boxes, and a global-location map, the readable, brief texts provide some basic data regarding size, habits, diet, mating, and life spans of these creatures. If you already own such standards as Ruth Ashby's Tigers (Atheneum, 1990; o.p.), Lesley DuTemple's Tigers (Lerner, 1996), Caroline Arnold's Lion (Morrow, 1995), Kathy Darling's Lions (Carolrhoda, 2000), or Seymour Simon's Big Cats (HarperCollins, 1991) you may not need these volumes, but they are fresh and eye-catching and will interest animal lovers and report writers.-Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.