The Cat Encyclopedia for Kids

by Joanne Mattern

Overview

Sink your claws into some cat facts! Learn the history, behaviors, physical traits, and special characteristics of cat breeds including Siamese, Persian, American Shorthair, Abyssinian, Maine Coon, and many more. This guidebook gives cat lovers and owners an in-depth look at some furry feline friends. Charming photographs, fun facts, and hands-on pet care tips make this is the ultimate cat-alogue!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623709372
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	03/01/2018
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	307,587
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

After working as an editor for several major children's book publishers, Joanne Mattern became the author of numerous nonfiction books for kids. She especially loves writing about animals, sports, and interesting people and places.

Interviews

Perfect reference guide with outstanding photos and easy-to-read text; Breed information, care tips, and fun facts are included, making this a comprehensive guide for cat fans

Editorial Reviews

02/12/2018
Cat lovers will be engrossed by this brightly photographed resource for identifying, learning about, and selecting breeds, a companion to The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids. Mattern introduces 12 popular feline varieties (and includes additional breeds in a closing section); among them are Birman, Maine coon, Manx, Persian, Siamese, and sphinx cats. The photographs feature multiple cats, providing a reasonably broad understanding of variations within a breed, and Mattern engagingly describes the origins of the breeds (along with a few legends), their traits (such as markings, facial features, and typical personality), and an overview of care requirements before concluding with thoughts on whether each type of cat might be a good fit for a household. While Mattern often encourages readers to adopt their cats, she also acknowledges that breeders are a more likely source for purebreds. Ages 9–12. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

Kids looking for the perfect cat will find the necessary information in this irresistible and useful book. . . .Attractively designed with many beautifully striking full page color photos, glossary, index (not seen), and multicolor-edged pages filled with interesting facts like, “Cats that aren’t tame rarely meow,” this is fun and informative.

Booklist Online

03/01/2018
Gr 4–7—Several years ago, the "All About Cats" series came out with individual titles on various feline breeds, such as Maine Coon Cats. All 12 volumes are presented here, with some of the same photographs and content. Updates include the breeds' popularity, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association. The compilation is somewhat useful. For example, a back section briefly covers 30 additional breeds (with images). However, other aspects don't translate well. To make everything fit, the text is confined to one margin, with white space on the bottom and the side. Readers might be discouraged by the text's dense appearance. The bold font, to indicate words defined in the glossary, is used inconsistently. Sometimes potentially unfamiliar words are in bold; other times, they are explained within the text. VERDICT Not a major upgrade from the "All About Cats" series but helpful for those looking to save shelf space and where readers want more current numbers on breed standings.—Elissa Cooper, Helen Plum Memorial Library, Lombard, IL

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