The Wild About Nature Writers - Heidi Bee Roemer

Leopards and cheetahs are impossible to tell apart, right? Wrong. Bullard’s book explains that while these members of the cat family have many similarities, telling them apart is easy if you know what to look for. Simple large-size text offers comparisons regarding habitat, body shape, claws, facial markings, patterned fur, speed, endurance, hunting methods, verbal communications, and life styles. Detailed, full-page watercolor illustrations depict the two cats in double-page spreads for obvious, easy-to-see comparisons. Each page also contains a brief sidebar containing a fascinating fact or statistic. Did you know that an adult leopard can weigh up to 200 pounds, and that cheetahs can run as fast as 70 miles per hour? Or that leopards can be found in more places in the world than any other cat? In addition to a final recap of the differences and similarities between the leopard and cheetah, backmatter contains a glossary, index, fun facts, and list of suggested books and websites for further study.