Killer Cats

Big cats, such as pumas, tigers, and lions, are deadly hunters. Along with their fierce nature, wild cats have a great beauty that draws people to zoos and wildlife preserves to see them in action. Now, readers can see these killer cats up close in the vivid photographs this fascinating series provides. Each book highlights not only what makes these carnivores born hunters, but also the dangers they face in their natural habitats.
• Graphic organizers summarize and enhance text
• High-interest topic drawn from elementary science curriculum
• Fact boxes contribute to an appealing page layout
• Captivating photographs aid in reading comprehension
• Glossary, index, suggested reading, and websites allow readers to easily access text Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on killer cats with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans include for each activity include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools