Cougars (Amazing Animals Series)

by Kate Riggs

Overview

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars, the second largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies.From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780898129267
Publisher:	The Creative Company
Publication date:	08/19/2014
Series:	Amazing Animals Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 11.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Kate Riggs is a Minnesota-based editor and author of children's and young adult nonfiction books. In 2012, her book Dolphins (Amazing Animals) was honored as the winner of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for Transitional Nonfiction