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Tigress

Read and Wonder

Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Paperback
$8.99 US
9.06"W x 9.88"H x 0.15"D   | 6 oz | 70 per carton
On sale Apr 10, 2007 | 32 Pages | 9780763633141
Age 5-8 years | Grades K-3
Reading Level: Lexile NC900L | Fountas & Pinnell P
One of nature's most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild.

"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . .Thrilling science." — Booklist

In a lyrical narrative featuring many intriguing facts, Nick Dowson reveals the hidden ways of a wild tigress and her cubs, while Jane Chapman brings the mysterious creatures to rippling, roaring life. Back matter includes an index and further information.
Nick Dowson, an English teacher and drama specialist at a secondary school in England, has a passionate interest in natural history and the outdoor world. Of TIGRESS, he says, "I have always been fascinated by tigers, and I continue to be concerned for their future. I even dream of them."

Jane Chapman has illustrated many books for children, including the nonfiction stories THE EMPEROR'S EGG and ONE TINY TURTLE, and the rollicking counting book ONE DUCK STUCK. She lives in England.

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One of nature's most magical sights emerges from camouflage in this evocative, informative story about a mother tiger in the wild.

"The zoology is as exciting as the story in this action-packed picture book. . . .Thrilling science." — Booklist

In a lyrical narrative featuring many intriguing facts, Nick Dowson reveals the hidden ways of a wild tigress and her cubs, while Jane Chapman brings the mysterious creatures to rippling, roaring life. Back matter includes an index and further information.

Author

Nick Dowson, an English teacher and drama specialist at a secondary school in England, has a passionate interest in natural history and the outdoor world. Of TIGRESS, he says, "I have always been fascinated by tigers, and I continue to be concerned for their future. I even dream of them."

Jane Chapman has illustrated many books for children, including the nonfiction stories THE EMPEROR'S EGG and ONE TINY TURTLE, and the rollicking counting book ONE DUCK STUCK. She lives in England.