Burlington Public Library

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about badgers and bobcats. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

As the sun starts to set, a spotted wildcat awakens. It leaves the cave where it has been resting and begins to roam the rocky landscape outside. In the cool night air, the bobcat hunts for its prey. When morning comes, it escapes the heat by returning to the cave. Welcome to life in the desert! Young readers will learn all about the desert environment where the bobcat lives, as well as its physical characteristics, what it eats, and how it survives...

Describes the bobcat and its natural habitat, including physical traits, social life, survival instincts, birth and development, and interaction with humans.

"Bobcats may look more like house cats than a tiger or lion, but they are much fiercer than an ordinary pet. Their shy nature means they are rarely a threat to humans. In fact, they generally avoid humans so completely that it is rare to see one at all. This lack of firsthand observation means people tend to know very little about these beautiful and independent animals. Through engaging main text, augmented with informative fact boxes and full-color...

"Simple text and color photos touch on the body parts, habitat, and behavior of bobcats. A search-and-find feature reinforces key vocabulary in this leveled reader"--

"Presents information about bobcats, their habitats, and their special features, including their short bobbed tails."

"This book introduces the perfectly camouflaged North American big cat who looks sweet as can be. The life cycle, habitat, hunting style, and diet of the bobcat are explored in clear, easy-to-read text with bright photos and infographics. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --