Tigers for Kids

Publisher Marketing: Table of Contents Introduction About Tigers Where Tigers Live Tiger Features How Tigers Hunt for Food Predators For Tigers How Tigers Communicate The Social Life of a Tiger The Evolution of the Tiger South China Tiger Bengal Tiger Sumatran Tiger Siberian Tiger Indochinese Tiger Malayan Tiger Tiger Species That Are Now Extinct Publisher Introduction Tigers have always been fascinating animals to watch. Perhaps it is the way that they quietly stalk their prey, as they gracefully move through the tall grass. Or maybe it is the long leaps they take when they pounce on their victim. One of their most recognizable features is their bright orange colored fur and black stripes. But did you know that there is a reason for these black stripes? Do you know why the tigers have these black stripes? You may know that the tiger is a descendant of the saber tooth tiger. But did you know that the tigers weren't always the size that you see today? Or do you know how many types of tigers exist today? Were you aware that a new species of tiger was identified and named as recently as 2004? Are you aware that all of the tigers are on the endangered species list, and run a risk of becoming extinct? There are laws in place worldwide to save and protect these big cats. Some tigers live in very remote regions, and there is so much we still can learn about these amazing creatures. Welcome to the world of tiger, as we explore the many regions they live in, and learn more about these powerful, skillful hunters. Contributor Bio:  Chase, Kim Kim Chase is a published author with emphasis on writing children's stories. Algenon Saves The Day is the first book written in the Algenon Series. Look for more titles in this charming series. Contributor Bio:  Davidson, John John Davidson lives outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, with his wife and three children. His first two pieces of fiction, the short stories" Hands" and "First Church" received first and second place, respectively, in the annual short story contest held in conjunction with the Virginia Festival of the Book and judged by renowned author John Grisham. Mr. Grisham's kind words inspired Davidson to pursue a lifelong dream of being a novelist.