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...

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

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.

When confronted by other predators, cheetahs opt for flight over fight. You would, too, if you could run up to 70 miles per hour. Cheetahs make a chase look easy, but hunting can be hard work. Find out how these speed demons of the savannah execute attacks and teach their young how to do the same.

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.

A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the world's fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetah's camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive "Did You Know?" section will...

African lions are not the kings of the jungle. African lions are the kings of the Serengeti. Discover more fun facts about one of the world's most beloved wild animals in All About African Lions. Lions is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18 books!

Early readers will enjoy being introduced to tigers in the wild. Using colorful, full page photographs, simple sentences, and sight words, young readers will have fun learning about tigers while practicing their reading skills.

The cougar holds the Guinness World Record for the animal with the most names. Cougars have more than 40 names in English alone. Find out more in Cougar, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series.

Readers will be introduced to the super-speedy cheetah. They will learn about several tricks a cheetah uses to survive in the grasslands of Africa.