Cats

This is a terrific book about cats. I didn't know they could see color! There are many other interesting facts about cats written in an entertaining form. Seymour Simon is a great non-fiction writer for children and this book is one of the best. Maybe I'm just biased as a cat lover.

"Learning about cats can help you select your pet cat and take better care of it," is this book's stated premise. In clear, straightforward language, Simon-one of today's best-known children's science writers-emphasizes information of special use to young pet owners, such as how to understand a cat by interpreting its sounds and body language. Simon ends with a list of questions for would-be pet owners to consider before opting for a cat. The book is jam-packed with delightful color photos, including those of a cat springing forward, a cat "acrobat" -twisting in midair to land on all fours-a just-been-born kitten, kittens frolicking, and a young (perhaps overly curious) cat hanging from a tree branch with just a small part of one paw.