From the series Los grandes felinos (Big Cats)
Los pumas (Cougars)
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2021
Reviewed From the series Los grandes felinos (Big Cats)
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2021
ReviewedIn Cougars, beginning readers will learn about mountain lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to cougars’ appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats.
A picture diagram labels cougars’ body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cougars online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cougars also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Cougars is part of Jump!’s Big Cats series.
How do different types of big cats survive in the wild? Readers will learn the answer to that question, and much more, thanks to this Spanish series about six species of big cats. The organized layout and simple format of these books make them perfect for beginning readers who are interested in the animal kingdom. Color photographs cover each page and are appropriately placed between words and white space. Captions identify different body parts, like tails and paws, and give examples of how each helps the cats survive in their respective habitats. VERDICT These books will delight cat lovers, and bilingual and Spanish-speaking children deserve an exciting series in their native language.
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