Cats: Facts at Your Fingertips
This compact little encyclopaedia covers more than 70 cat breeds, giving readers a proper look at where each one comes from and what makes it distinctive. It's a lot of information to fit into a pocket-sized book, but it manages it well. Every breed gets its own photograph alongside key facts covering size, origin, colouring, markings, and any quirky traits or behaviours worth knowing. Spend a little time with it and you'll start to notice the differences between a Burmese and a Siamese, a rex and a sphynx, or a British shorthair and its American cousin. Dedicated sections on anatomy and behaviour round things out, and the book closes with a handful of entertaining tidbits. There's also some genuinely interesting material on colours and patterns. Tabby, for instance, isn't a breed at all, but a coat type found across many different breeds. The same goes for tortoiseshells. It's the sort of fact that sticks. Part of DK's Pocket Eyewitness series, the format suits a wide range of young readers. Children who prefer to skim and absorb bite-sized points will find it easy going, while those with a serious passion for cats (or dreams of becoming a vet) will appreciate the depth on offer. Straightforward, well-illustrated, and genuinely useful.
- Author: DK
- Publisher: DK Children
- Genre: Pet Care & Training
- ISBN: 978-0241413012
- Pages: 160 pages