Cats

Cats are soft, beautiful pets, but they require special care. Cats examines various cat breeds and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support cat ownership and the many ways cats bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research Essential Pets looks at topics surrounding the animals that live in people's homes around the world. Readers will discover the history of these pets, how people care for and feed them, controversies and challenges surrounding pet ownership, and what life is like for pet owners.