Super Cats

True Stories of Felines That Made History

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Pub Date Mar 13 2018 | Archive Date Nov 13 2018

Annick Press Ltd. | Annick Press

Children's Nonfiction | History

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Description

A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!

It’s amazing but true: there are approximately six hundred million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and smart, they are also very helpful. Best known as skilled hunters, they can also predict storms and earthquakes, bring comfort to the sick, and have been known to detect diseases in humans.

The love of cats goes back to the ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Young readers will be fascinated to find out all the rituals attached to cat worship—and will be surprised to discover how cats played a role in the defeat of the Egyptians by the Persians.

In her lively narrative style, author Elizabeth MacLeod recounts the origin of the superstition about black cats —and how owning any cat could have saved your life during the Plague. She explores the role of cats in Japanese and Chinese culture, and provides a useful guide to how cats communicate, both with other cats and humans.

For the millions of young readers who adore cats, this book will keep them riveted with the many stories and facts about the world’s favorite pet.

A fiesta of feline facts for cat lovers everywhere!

It’s amazing but true: there are approximately six hundred million pet cats around the world! And why not? Not only are they playful, cuddly, and...

A Note From the Publisher

Surveys the history of felines from prehistoric megafauna, to treatment by humans in Ancient Egypt, Medieval Europe, and Feudal Japan, to today's YouTube sensations LOLcat, Lil Bub, Grumpy Cat, and Maru;

Science emphasis highlights how Nikola Tesla's cat helped him better understand electricity;

Sections include timeline infographic, places to visit, further reading, index;

Companion book to Top Dogs;

High interest for schools (History/Social Studies) and consumers

Surveys the history of felines from prehistoric megafauna, to treatment by humans in Ancient Egypt, Medieval Europe, and Feudal Japan, to today's YouTube sensations LOLcat, Lil Bub, Grumpy Cat...

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