It's time for a book birthday! This one hit the world yesterday (so, I'm a day late) and follows another title, Atlas of Dogs, which I've already enjoyed. I might be a dog person, but I am curious to learn more about these furry friends and have no doubt that there are many interesting facts surrounding cats. If this one is anything like it's partner book, then, it's sure to be a treat.
ATLAS OF CATS
by Frances Evans
Illustrated by Kelsey Heaton
Lonely Planet Kids
Children's Nonfiction
112 pages
ages 6 to 8
Get your fill of feline facts in this definitive guide to cats from around the world with amazing illustrations and claw-some profiles and features!
Large continent maps show the origin of 100 fascinating breeds including the fluff-tastic ragamuffin and hairless sphynx, plus get the lowdown on each cat's unique skills and find fact-packed spreads about cats in ancient Egypt, courageous cats, cute kittens, and more.
Inside Atlas of Cats:
- 100 awesome breeds and crossbreeds of domestic and wild cats from North and South America; Europe; Africa; Western and Northern Asia; Southern, Southeast and East Asia and Australasia
- Large maps of each continent show where each cat originates from
- Atlas of a cat's body provides readers with basic cat geography from their coat to their claws
- Learn about a cat's amazing super senses plus discover how to speak cat
- Fun-packed profiles give details on each cat's personality traits, unique skills, and incredible adaptations
- Special themed features cover courageous cats, cat shows, cute kittens, cats in ancient Egypt, oriental cats, natural instincts, wild cats, cat culture, record-breaking cats
- From the creative duo behind Lonely Planet's bestselling Atlas of Dogs: once again written by Frances Evans and featuring lively, light hearted illustrations by Kelsey Heaton
Jam-packed with plenty of cat-titude, this is the purr-fect book for curious kids who want to learn more about one of the world's most beloved pets.
MY TIDBITS
From every continent, carrying every size, and with all sorts of unique traits, the world of cats fills these pages and holds more than just a few bits of information and facts.
I already enjoyed the partner book, Atlas of Dogs, and had high hopes for this one, as well. From beginning to end, these pages are packed with cats. The first few pages cover general basics, such as basic cat anatomy, cat senses, breeds, care, and various types of fur. While the information does stay fairly general, a few interesting tidbits are found to expand cat knowledge. Then after the groundwork is laid, it's off to explore the world and see where various cats are found.
Starting with North America, the continents of the world are presented with a overlook of the breeds often found there. Each cat receives a couple short paragraphs with interesting facts and is portrayed in a cute illustration, where the physical characteristics are pointed out. There's also a quick, 'cat stats' rubric for each one. The information is never boring thanks to the relaxed atmosphere. While most of the book covers domesticated cats, there is section at the end for wild cats. The differences are sure to grab attention and awaken awareness as well as respect.
This is a fun book to dive into and explore. While there are tons of specific facts pertaining directly to the breeds, there are also sections about cat shows, Egypt, cat speech and more tossed between the sections. More than just cat lovers are sure to enjoy the smorgasbord of information, and pick it up again and again to discover something new each time.
2 comments:
That is adorable. I would've loved that as a kid.
My dog is getting older, and I'm thinking of getting a cat down the road. This could be a good book for me to learn more about them. Thanks.
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