Panthera Tigris

A highly educated scientist ventures to India to research tigers but discovers his knowledge hasn’t quite prepared him for reality. 

While reading an encyclopedia, a highly educated scientist realizes that he doesn’t know anything about tigers! 

He begins studying tigers until he can rattle off every fact imaginable, including their habitat (jungles and marshy areas), their average weight (300-500 pounds), and their scientific name (Panthera tigris). But when he travels to India and hires a guide to take him to see a tiger in person, the scientist discovers that his knowledge hasn’t quite prepared him for his up-close experience.  

With deadpan humor and complementary illustrations, Panthera Tigris will delight nature lovers and budding scientists. Translated from French by Vineet Lal and Sarah Ardizzone, the book was named to Bank Street College’s Best Children's Books of the Year list.