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about the book
- by Darcy Pattison
- illustrated by Kitty Harvill
- 8.5" x 8.5"
- 32 pages
- 2nd-3rd grade reading level, 700L
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book

This children's animal book series features a puma (cougar) who was born in Brazil.
When a mother puma, an attempt to steal a chicken, she is caught in a trap and dies. The search is on for orphaned cubs. Will the scientists be able to find the cubs before their time runs out? Supports SEL discussions of grief.
In this children's animal book, Harvill takes original photos as references to create accurate wildlife illustrations. These aren’t generic cats, but one particular individual in detail. Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone—and find a way to survive.
Best Science Book for Kids - Puma Science
Today, scientists are working to create corridors, places for wildlife to safely travel from one wild place to another. The survival of this puma may depend on how fast scientists can develop corridors in the midst of a heavily populated area. This children's animal book shows the results of spreading population and loss of habitat on wild animals.
Children's Animal Book Series
Bird. Mammal. Marine Mammal. Spider. Amphibian. Reptile. Mollusk.
The series is much more than just an introduction to the animal kingdom. It chronicles the story of how humans interact with animals in various ways: how we enjoy, challenge, admire, endanger, and save them. It's a fabulous children's animal book series for kids to learn about the amazing complexity of animals.
Award Winning Series - Children's Animal Books
Starred Reviews
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- Diego, the Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Kirkus
National Science Teaching Association-Children’s Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Books
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- Nefertiti, the Spidernaut
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Best STEM Book
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