Cat Picture Book: The Secrets of Night Vision and Whiskers (Nature Study, Ages 4–7)
What's amazing about cats?
The graceful and mysterious cat can see well even in the dark and always keeps itself neatly groomed. Secrets are hidden in its whiskers and its purr.
Curious about the story in the cat picture book? Explore the lesson of the cat picture book along with its illustrations. Meet the key scenes of the cat picture book's story, too. Read the cat picture book together with your child and share the story.
Nature and science facts about cats
Cats were domesticated from wild cats about 9,500 years ago. Thanks to a reflective layer at the back of their eyes, they can see with six times less light than a human, and they sense the width of their body and vibrations in the air through their whiskers. With their rough tongues they spend 30–50% of their waking hours grooming, and they can twist their bodies and land on their feet in half a second. A cat's purr signals not only happiness but also anxiety or pain.
What the Tangobook «Cat» covers
Tangobook's «Cat» shows the charm of cats at a child's level — eyes that glow in the dark, the role of whiskers, tidy grooming, and their nimble landings.
Points worth observing together
Point out things like the eyes (night vision), whiskers (senses), grooming (tidying up), and the purr (sound). It's fun to talk together about "Why can cats see well even in the dark?"
Parent guide — how to spark curiosity
Observe a cat's whiskers without touching them, and talk about the roughness of its tongue (grooming). Guessing the cat's mood together when it purrs nurtures a caring heart toward animals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Why can cats see well even in the dark?
A. Thanks to a reflective layer at the back of their eyes, they can see with six times less light than a human.
Q. What do a cat's whiskers do?
A. They are a sensory organ that gauges the width of the body and detects vibrations in the air. You shouldn't touch them carelessly.
Q. How can we observe them at home?
A. Observe the whiskers without touching them, and guess the cat's mood from its grooming and purring.
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