a b c d Mellinger, Paige (February 2017). "Big Cat, Little Cat". School Library Journal. Vol.63, no.2. Most importantly, whatever you decide to do, please know that it will have an impact and make a difference.

a b c d e f Stevenson, Deborah (2017). " Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper (review)]". The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 70 (6): 262. doi: 10.1353/bcc.2017.0094. S2CID 201775637.I think the book is also about change. Nothing stays the same forever. Little Cat had to grow bigger and bigger and bigger. Big Cat had to grow older and older. That's just how life is. You can't stay a kitten forever. No matter how much fun being a kitten is, there's a time when you're a CAT. That doesn't mean all the fun is gone from life. You can still be a kitten-at-heart I suppose. Change is inevitable. It can be sad. But it can also be happy. There is joy and sorrow in life. In Africa you will find cheetahs, leopards and lions. Africa is the second largest continent in the world (11.7 million square miles). It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea and the Isthmus of Suez. Asia With quiet grace, Cooper delivers the message that love persists through loss."—Publishers Weekly, starred review Panthera tigris tigris – includes the Bengal tiger – Endangered, Siberian (Amur) tiger – Endangered, South China tiger – Critically Endangered, Indochinese tiger – Endangered, Malayan tiger – Critically Endangered and Caspian tiger (extinct).

The Sunda clouded leopard ( Neofelis diardi), also called the Sundaland clouded leopard, is found in Sumatra and Borneo. Studies show a continuing decrease in population. The leopard’s local name means “tree branch tiger.” They are mostly found in forests and are skilled climbers. Conservation Status: Vulnerable. Panthera leo melanochaita – includes the extinct Cape lion and lion populations in Southern Africa and East Africa. All cats, including big cats, are members of the Felidae family. A member of the Felidae family is called a felid. Read more about big cat biological classification. Big Cat Are Endangered Leopards ( Panthera pardus) inhabit Africa, India, Asia, the Middle East and Malay peninsula. Leopard subspecies include the Persian leopard, the Arabian leopard, the Sri Lankan leopard and the Javan leopard. The leopard is one of the four big cats that roar. Conservation Status: Vulnerable. Asiatic cheetahs, Amur leopards, Sunda clouded leopards, clouded leopards, Asiatic lions, snow leopards and tigers can be found throughout Asia. Amur leopards are nearly extinct and considered extremely rare. Central AmericaMiddle East wild cats include three big cats, the Persian leopard, Asiatic cheetah (a Critically Endangered big cat) and Arabian leopard. North America Asiatic cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) – the only remaining Asian cheetah population. Critically Endangered (almost extinct). When a tiny kitten is introduced into the life of a solitary older cat, the older cat becomes a mentor to the younger one, who eventually grows up and becomes the inseparable companion of his erstwhile teacher. When Big Cat grows old and eventually dies, Little Cat is, together with his human family, left desolate. Until the day that a tiny kitten is introduced into his life, and he finds himself moving from the role of Little Cat to that of Big Cat...

The idea behind awareness campaigns is to bring attention to a problem or situation so that it can be fixed. Sometimes a lot of attention is needed before a solution is found or an issue is resolved. Jaguars and cougars (pumas) can be found roaming throughout Central America. The Jaguar is the largest of all the big cats in the Americas. Middle East The Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency level 1-5 set contains 1 copy of every book at fluency level 1 to fluency level 5. Amur Leopard ( Panthera p. orientalis) – a lso known as the Far Eastern leopard, Korean leopard and Manchurian leopard). One of the rarest big cats and dangerously close to extinction, with around 100 Amur leopards left in the wild. Named for the Amur River located in eastern Mongolia. Conservation Status: Critically Endangered.

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Jaguars ( Panthera onca) roam throughout Central and South America in forests located near rivers and lakes. Sometimes they are seen in the Southwestern United States. They are very similar in appearance to leopards, but generally larger. Jaguars are one of the four big cats that roar. At one time it was believed there were several subspecies of jaguar. More recent research has concluded there are no subspecies. Conservation Status: Near Threatened. Erin Entrada Kelly, Matthew Cordell win Newbery, Caldecott Medals". American Library Association. February 12, 2018 . Retrieved September 21, 2018. Big cats can be found in Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Central America and Europe. They live in many different habitats, including grasslands, savannas, swamps, forests and mountain regions. After the list, you will find a breakdown of big cats by continent. What is a Big Cat? a b c d e Parravano, Martha V. (2017). "Big Cat, Little Cat". The Horn Book Magazine. Vol.93, no.2. pp.66–67. The lion ( Panthera leo) once roamed throughout southeastern Europe, the Middle East and parts of India. While a small population still remains in India, the species now occupies habitats in various parts of Africa. At one time it was believed there were many subspecies of lion. As of 2017, only two subspecies are considered valid. Conservation Status: Vulnerable.

Fluency 3 books have a word count of 3840 words with an expected reading rate of 80 words per minute. Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency is a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Years 2 and 3. Whatever you have done in support of wild cats and wild cat conservation has been of value. It may not seem like it at times, but every action is important. I also understand what you are saying about wanting to do more than raise awareness. a b c d e Gepson, Lolly (January 1, 2017). "Big Cat, Little Cat". Booklist Online . Retrieved May 10, 2019.Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency Sets are the ideal way to buy – all sets include a built-in 20% discount. a b c d e f g h i Robinson, Lolly (September 21, 2017). "Big Cat, Little Cat". Calling Caldecott . Retrieved May 10, 2019. Cheetahs ( Acinonyx jubalus) are the world’s fastest land animal. They once ranged throughout India, Pakistan, Russia, Iran and the Middle East, but due to diminishing populations, most cheetahs can only be found in the eastern and southern parts of Africa, and Iran. Today there are an estimated 7,000 cheetah’s left in the world. Conservation Status : Vulnerable. The jaguar is the only big cat of the four cats that roar that is native to North America. Although a few live in the US, they typically range from Mexico to Central and South America. Cougars however (also called pumas and mountain lions), can be found in both the Eastern and Western half of the region. South America Fluency 2 books have a word count of 3360 words with an expected reading rate of 70 words per minute.