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Pocket Genius: Cats

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 23,2 MB

Release : 2020-01-14

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744020344

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Book Description

Find out about more than 70 cat breeds, including their origins and characteristics, in this pocket-sized encyclopedia. This cat-alogue packs a whole lot of information into your pocket! Along with a photo of each breed, discover the facts and stats of each cat, including its size, where the breed originated, colors and markings, and unusual features or behaviors. You'll soon be able to tell apart a Burmese from a Siamese; a rex from a sphynx and a manx; and an American shorthair from a British shorthair. You will also discover a lot about colors and patterns. Did you know that tabby cats and tortoiseshells are not breeds, but colors within breeds? Plus there are pages introducing cat anatomy and behavior; and the book finishes with fun facts. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding vets and cat-lovers who want to know more about the best pets on the planet. Cats with facts: what more could anyone want?



The Everything Book of Cats and Kittens

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 14,32 MB

Release : 2018-06-12

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465479457

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Everything a child wants to know about cats and kittens, from breeds, features, pet care, and grooming, to discovering how their cats communicate with us and one another. This book is for anyone who loves cats and kittens, whether they're cat owners or want-to-be owners. Learn what cats are showing by their body language, know where they wander off to outside, and what they are trying to say to you. Discover the secrets of the playful and curious characters of these amazing pets in this fun, lively book. Packed with wonderful pictures and adorable cat facts, Cats and Kittens takes you into their fascinating world. Find out about the individual features of different breeds and how to take the best care of them, and be amazed by their intelligence and agile antics.



Pocket Genius: Mammals

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 43,59 MB

Release : 2016-01-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0744021243

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Book Description

Destined to be toted in school backpacks everywhere, DK's new encyclopedia series for young readers contains on-the-spot information in children's favorite subject areas. Kids love facts: they want to know about the biggest, fastest, tallest, and oldest everything. Full of instant information, these books feature a fresh and striking design that is sure to appeal to the middle-grade audience. These single-subject guides offer a unique catalog-style presentation, which clearly lays out individual subcategories with concise and punchy text covering all of the essential information on whatever topic is at hand. Featuring almost 200 profiles of individual species as well as informative spreads on anatomy, behavior, and classification, Pocket Genius: Mammals looks at humans, whales, wallabies, camels and more and their place in the natural world.



It's Like This, Cat

Author : Emily Neville

Publisher : Courier Dover Publications

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 41,31 MB

Release : 2017-02-22

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0486820696

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Book Description

Dave has the usual adolescent problems, mitigated by the consoling company of his cat. Recounted with humor and a realistic teenage voice, this Newbery Award winner unfolds amid the excitement of 1960s New York City. "Superb." — The New York Times.



Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats

Author : T. S. Eliot

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 20,10 MB

Release : 2019-10-08

Category : Poetry

ISBN : 0358380154

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Book Description

The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and adults alike. This collection is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. This is the ultimate gift for cat and poetry lovers.



Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 33,50 MB

Release : 2016-01-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 074404670X

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Profiling nearly 200 types of rocks and minerals from volcanic rocks and granite to sparkling diamonds and explosive sulfur, DK's Pocket Genius: Rocks and Minerals digs deep beneath the surface, informing young readers what each rock is made of, how they are formed and what they are used for, how to be a rock collector, and how to identify rocks and minerals. Also highlighting landmarks such as Devils Tower, Giant's Causeway, and Shiprock Pinnacle, this Pocket Genius title shows how rocks and minerals play a part in the formation of each. Catalog entries include facts provided at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.



Cat ( DK Eyewitness Books )

Author : Juliet Clutton-Brock

Publisher :

Page : 72 pages

File Size : 33,50 MB

Release : 2014-06-16

Category :

ISBN : 9781627659727

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From domestic cats to the wild beasts, readers learn why cats need whiskers, how they purr, how the Manx cat lost its tail, and why a tiger is striped, along with discovering how cats communicate, how cats find their way home, why they are said to have nine lives, and more. Full color.



Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

Author : James Dean

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 52 pages

File Size : 16,33 MB

Release : 2015-04-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0062351362

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Book Description

Pete the Cat’s guide to living a groovy life! Everyone's favorite cat shares his favorite inspirational and feel-good quotes in Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life. Pete's glass-half-full outlook on life shines through as he adds his fun take on well-known classics attributed to luminaries from Albert Einstein to Confucius to Abraham Lincoln to Shakespeare and more! Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this amusing look at quotes that are accompanied by Pete's witty responses and Pete illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist James Dean. Plus check out Pete’s other groovy guides! Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas



Ocean

Author : DK

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 22,38 MB

Release : 2021-06-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 024153657X

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth's oceans in easy-to-read e-guide. Nearly 97 per cent of our planet's water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible ebook on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world. Within the pages of this ebook, you'll discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home. Find out also about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water. Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans. The catalogue format of this mini-encyclopedia features an amazing photograph of every animal or natural feature, and breaks down even the most complex topics into simple, bite-sized chunks of information, supported by helpful stats. The Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, whether they are reluctant young readers who want to digest key points about our seas or budding explorers keen to learn all about the oceans.



Pocket Genius: Animals

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 46,94 MB

Release : 2016-01-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465452214

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DK's Pocket Genius: Animals highlights the lives of nearly 200 animals--what they eat, what eats them, where they live, and how big they are. From tiny bees to the mighty elephant, the animal kingdom is celebrated with fun facts and images of the tallest, fastest, heaviest, and largest domestic and wild animals on the planet. Catalog entries packed with facts provide at-a-glance information, while locator icons offer immediately recognizable references to aid navigation and understanding, and fact files round off the book with fun facts such as record breakers and timelines. Each mini-encyclopedia is filled with facts on subjects ranging from animals to history, cars to dogs, and from Earth to space and combines a child-friendly layout with engaging photography and bite-size chunks of text that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant readers.