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Garcia, Merriam, author.

The genius kid's guide to cats / by Merriam Garcia.

First edition.

Mendota Heights, MN : North Star Kids, [2022]

©2021

192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Humans have owned and bred cats for thousands of years. During this time, cats have acted as beloved pets, helpful hunters, and even been honored as gods. People have also created dozens of different cat breeds, each with its own distinct traits. This guide covers more than 50 popular cat breeds from around the world, from the sleek and silky Abyssinian known for its curiosity and intelligence to the fluffy Himalayan that loves to cuddle and play. Accessible chapters detail each breed s history, appearance, and behavior. Readers also learn about the basics of cat care. Packed with adorable photos, key details, and interesting trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite cat breeds plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!

009-012.

Cat breeds -- Juvenile literature.

Instructional and educational works.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

History of domesticated cats -- Abyssinian -- American bobtail -- American curl -- American wirehair -- Balinese -- Bengal -- Birman -- Bombay -- British shorthair -- Burmese and European Burmese -- Burmilla -- Calico -- Chartreux -- Chausie -- Cornish Rex -- Devon Rex -- Egyptian Mau -- Exotic shorthair -- Havana brown -- Himalayan -- Japanese bobtail -- Korat - Kurilian bobtail -- Main coon -- Manx -- Norwegian forest -- Ocicat -- Oriental shorthair -- Persian -- Pixiebob -- Ragamuffin -- Ragdoll -- Russian blue -- Safari -- Savannah -- Scottish fold -- Selkirk rex -- Siamese -- Siberian --Singapura -- Somali -- Tabby -- Toyger -- Turkish angora -- Turkish van -- Other breeds --Cat care.

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