New Releases by Elaine Landau

Lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars are all big cats, and you would not like to meet them in the dark! They rest during the day but come to life at night to hunt. With a mighty roar, the big cats chase down their prey. Sharp teeth and claws and powerful jaws mean certain doom. Author Elaine Landau tells the reader all about these beautiful hunters: how they hunt, where they live, and what the future holds for the big cats.

What's that cat with the stocky body, short legs, and flat face? It's the Persian! Persians are fancy felines with glamorous long coats, and their personalities are just as appealing as their looks. Their owners think they are the best cats ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a Persian fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its status as America's most popular cat to its history as a pretty pet in Persia. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Persian. So check out this go-to guide for Persian lovers-and learn all about why Persians are the best breed there is!

What's that dog with the handsome looks, graceful walk, and body the size of a pony? It's the Great Dane! Great Danes are quiet dogs with gentle personalities and hearts of gold. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a Great Dane fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its roles in modern comic strips and movies to its history as a hunting dog in Germany. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Great Dane. So check out this go-to guide for Great Dane lovers-and learn all about why Great Danes are the best breed there is!

What's that friendly cat with the round face, muscular body and glossy coat?



It's the American shorthair! American shorthairs are curious, playful, cuddly cats. Their owners think they are the best cats ever?and it's easy to see why. If you're an American shorthair fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its history catching mice on ships to the New World to its work fighting the San Francisco plague in the 1900s. You'll also want to find out how to care for the American shorthair. So check out this go-to guide for American shorthair lovers?and learn all about why American shorthairs are the best breed there is!

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