American Shorthair Cats cover

American Shorthair Cats

Author: Furstinger, Nancy

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1602
Points per Word 0.000312
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This introduction to American shorthair cats focuses on where they originally came from, what they look like, how to care for them, and other interesting facts about the breed.

Quick Summary

This introduction to American Shorthair cats focuses on where they originally came from, what they look like, how to care for them, and other interesting facts about the breed. The book covers the breed's history as descendants of cats brought to America by early settlers, their physical characteristics like their muscular build and round face, and practical guidance on feeding, grooming, and keeping them healthy. If your kid likes "National Geographic Kids: Cats" or other animal reference books, they'll love this breed-specific guide that provides detailed information at an accessible reading level. It is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade, particularly kids around 7-8 years old who are reading at a third-grade level and have an interest in cats or pets.