The African Lion

Summary
This book about the African lion includes physical descriptions of lions that explain how they catch their quarry and photographs of both male and female lions in fearsome poses with and without their kills. It focuses on discussions of man-eating lions across the African continent and their human prey.

Critical Annotation This book about the African lion is part of a series about Nature’s deadliest animals. It includes physical descriptions of lions that explain how they catch their quarry and photographs of both male and female lions in fearsome poses both with and without their kills. It focuses primarily on discussions of man-eating lions across the African continent and their human prey. The book ends with a glossary, a bibliography of books and web sites, and an index. The high-low information offered is on the bloody and gruesome side and is likely to appeal to young boys but probably won’t do much to increase their status as endangered species. Series Comments This series contains twelve titles that describe some of Mother Nature’s most fearsome animals. Recommendations This book would make a nice addition to an elementary level library.