The Deadliest: Big Cat
WW Norton · Paperback · February 4, 2025
Six big cats face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species.
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- Who it’s for
- Meet six big cats through a deadliness contest, with facts about their lives and protection.
- Themes
- Big cat behavior and habitats, Wildlife conservation, Safe encounters with big cats
- Genres
- Big Cats, Cats, Protecting the Planet
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Six big cats face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species. Meet the deadliest big cats on Earth. Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the stylish tiger? The sneaky leopard? The speedy cheetah? Or someone else? The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for big cat interactions (Do not get one as a pet!
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Do not encroach on their territory!), gives a digestible breakdown of these apex predators, and introduces the contestants. This tale of claws and jaws invites readers into the world of big cats: where they live, what they eat—and what could happen if you ever encountered one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, why they’re important to the places they live—and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Big Cat shows that there’s a lot to learn about these deadly creatures.
Big Cats Face Off
Meet six big cats through a deadliness contest, with facts about their lives and protection.
Come here for
- Six big cats competing on the Death-O-Meter
- Where big cats live, what they eat, and how they survive
Expect
- A digestible breakdown of big cats and rules for interacting with them
- Why big cats matter to their habitats and why they need protection
Where it sits
| Big Cats | 96% |
|---|---|
| Cats | 55% |
| Protecting the Planet | 23% |
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Publisher categories
- Big Cats
- Authors
- Eleanor Spicer Rice
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Published
- February 4, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Big cat behavior and habitats · Wildlife conservation · Safe encounters with big cats
- Reading lane
- Big Cats