Lions (Animals in the Wild)

Of all the animals on Earth, LIONS are one of the most intriguing. Recognized as a symbol of strength by the peoples of many cultures for thousands of years, their place in nature is no less striking. As a fierce and powerful predator, the lion is one of the dominate animals of the African savannas and great plains. It is distinguished by its strong body, cooperative hunting skills, ferocious attack, and mighty roar. As the only social animals in the cat family, lions are known for their preference for living in close family groups called prides. Held together by bonds of mutual trust, pride members become killing teams that fully cooperate in the tracking, stalking, and taking of prey. Entertaining and informative, LIONS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.