Maine Coons
Super Big
From the Series Cat-ographies
The Maine coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cats in the world. While most adult cats weigh 8-11 pounds, many Maine coons weigh as much as 18 pounds. Maine coons are also taller and longer than most other kinds of cats. Plus, their long fur and big, fluffy tails make them look even bigger than they really are! Maine coons are so good-natured and affectionate, though, that they are known as the “gentle giants” of the cat world. Their playful and easygoing personalities have won the hearts of pet owners around the world.
A narrative treat for all cat lovers, Maine Coons: Super Big includes fun, real-life stories about these gentle giants while also recounting the breed’s history, personality, suitability as a pet, and the special characteristics that set it apart from other breeds. Cat lovers will agree that it’s the purr-fect read!
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2011 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2011-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 6.4 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q53059 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003040 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 636.8'3 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 620 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.5 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 142599 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Maine Coons
There are plenty of breeds of cats out there, as the Cat-ographies series shows, but the big Maine coon cats are particularly interesting because of their size and the ways they’ve adapted to their environment. One of the largest and heaviest breeds, the cats came to America from Europe on trading ships. Landing in New England, they had to adapt to cold winters, and a furry coat became one of their trademarks. Another adaptation of living outside was their skill in hunting small animals. Such good “mousers” were eventually taken inside by humans. The concise but informative text is bolstered by photos of many different Maine coons (including adorable kittens), all set against purple pages studded with paw prints. Frequent captions and sidebars offer additional information (“Maine Coons don’t meow very much. Instead, they make a high, soft chirping sound.”). A facts page, short bibliography, and glossary round out the treatment.
Maine Coons
There are plenty of breeds of cats out there, as the Cat-ographies series shows, but the big Maine coon cats are particularly interesting because of their size and the ways they’ve adapted to their environment. One of the largest and heaviest breeds, the cats came to America from Europe on trading ships. Landing in New England, they had to adapt to cold winters, and a furry coat became one of their trademarks. Another adaptation of living outside was their skill in hunting small animals. Such good “mousers” were eventually taken inside by humans. The concise but informative text is bolstered by photos of many different Maine coons (including adorable kittens), all set against purple pages studded with paw prints. Frequent captions and sidebars offer additional information (“Maine Coons don’t meow very much. Instead, they make a high, soft chirping sound.”). A facts page, short bibliography, and glossary round out the treatment.
