Spotlight on Nature: Lion by The Creative Company Shop

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A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of lions, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these roaring big cats.

Part of the Spotlight on Nature series

Books about animals have nearly universal appeal–especially when the spotlight is placed on the wild families that make up the natural world. Spotlight on Nature is tailored for readers wanting to know more about their favorite creatures than a simple picture book or encyclopedia article can tell them, and the narrative feature interspersed throughout the informational text will attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title also underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.

Ages 10 – 13

Nonfiction, 32 pages, 2021

ISBN 978-1-64026-340-6

Reviews“Organized chronologically, these in-depth animal profiles cover life stages from birth through adulthood. Clear prose describes animal development, weaving in statistics and key facts about habitat, family structures, physical characteristics, and behaviors. A related Meet the Family section narrates the progress of specific species, interwoven with the main text that covers the broader animal group. A timeline at the page bottom tracks the animals age. Photographs highlight key data, often expanded with highly effective close up features. The complexities of the koalas paws and claws, for example, are shown perfectly with eye-catching images and explanatory text (Koala). Occasional full-page photos feature fun, oversized captions that add to the visual appeal. Closing pages look at the animals status in the wild and current conservation efforts. VERDICT First-rate animal portraits for middle grade students.” School Library Journal, November 2021