Meerkats

Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!

Provides an introduction to the meerkat, covering its physical characteristics, habits, food, and relationship to humans.

Examines the world of the meerkat, including images of meerkats mobbing together to take on predators such as jackals, eagles, and poisonous snakes.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and life cycle of meerkats.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of meerkats.

Table of Contents Meerkat Facts What do Meerkats Look Like? Where Do Meerkats Live The Meerkat Home What Do Meerkats Eat? What Animals Eat Meerkats? The Meerkat Mob The Meerkat Family Meerkats Life Cycle How do meerkats speak to each other? A day in the life of a meerkat Meerkat relatives Meerkats in Captivity Did you know? Could I have a meerkat as a pet? Publisher

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Meerkats - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Meerkats. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of Meerkats: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Meerkats Table of Contents 1. Meerkat Facts 2. What Do Meerkats Look Like? 3. Where Do Meerkats live? 4. The Meerkat Home 5. What Do Meerkats eat? 6. What Animals eat Meerkats? 7. The Meerkat Mob 8. The Meerkat Family 9. A Meerkats Life Cycle 10. How do meerkats speak to each other? 11. A Day in the Life of a Meerkat. 12. Meerkats in Captivity 13. Did you know? 14. Could I have a meerkat as a pet? Meerkat Facts • Meerkats are mammals. This means that they breathe with lungs like humans. • Meerkats live in large groups. People refer to these groups as a mob, gang or clan. • Meerkats are omnivores. This means they eat meat and vegetables. • Meerkats are also known as Suricate or Suricata Suricata. The word means “Lake Cat” but Meerkats are not related to cats at all. • They belong to the mongoose family. • In the wild they live for 6 - 8 years. • A baby meerkat is called a pup.

When a group of meerkats live together, it's called a mob. Learn about life inside a mob of meerkats and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps meerkats raise their young, stay safe, and find food.