The Deadliest Big Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Deadliest Big Cat

By Eleanor Spicer Rice, Max Temescu (Illustrator)

Part of the The Deadliest series

Which big cat reigns supreme in the wild's deadly contest?

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40 pages
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Enter the fierce world of big cats with Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice as your guide. From the stealthy leopard to the swift cheetah, each contender vies for the title of deadliest. Explore their habitats, diets, and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem. What happens if you cross paths with one? This gripping tale, enriched with humor and vivid illustrations, reveals the secrets of these majestic predators and underscores the importance of their conservation. Who will emerge as the ultimate apex predator?

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Meet the deadliest big cats on Earth.Whose bite is the most lethal? Is it the stylish tiger? The sneaky leopard? The speedy cheetah? Or someone else?The host of this stiff competition, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice, teaches the rules for big cat interactions (Do not get one as a pet! Do not encroach on their territory!), gives a digestible breakdown of these apex predators, and introduces the contestants.This tale of claws and jaws invites readers into the world of big cats: where they live, what they eat–and what could happen if you ever encountered one. It also encourages readers to appreciate them, showing how they survive, why they’re important to the places they live–and why we should protect them. With humor, accessible science, and a colorful graphic format by best-selling artist Max Temescu, The Deadliest: Big Cat shows that there’s a lot to learn about these deadly creatures.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Published
February 4, 2025
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
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ISBN
9781324053736

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