The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. They can accelerate faster than most cars. These spotted animals are some of the most easily recognized animals. Cheetahs are built for the chase. Young readers will learn about what makes the cheetah such a fierce predator, what cheetahs eat, how many cubs they have, how long they live, and many other facts. Get your readers ready to hunt beside the speedy cheetah.

A collection of children's books on wild animals.

What's faster than a cheetah?—no animal on earth can run faster. But a peregrine falcon can swoop faster than a cheetah can run. And the falcon can't compare to an airplane, a rocket, or the speed of light. Lively text and watercolors will make children laugh while they learn all about speed.

The cheetah can run faster than any animal in the world. It races along at up to 70 miles per hour—that’s more than the speed limit on most highways! Plus, this sleek cat has faster acceleration than a sports car. A cheetah can go from 0 to 45 miles per hour in less than three seconds! These are some of the fascinating facts in store for kids as they learn all about these speedy creatures. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help cheetahs reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the cheetah's top speed to that of humans and racehorses.

Full color illustrations and simple text describe cheetahs and their characteristics.

I wish I were a speedy cheetah, the fastest land animal I would be. My life would be much different than it is just being me. Can you imagine how your life would be if you were a speedy cheetah of Africa? Easy-to-read, rhyming text brings young readers on an imaginative adventure to discover the daily life, food, home, and habits of the African cheetah. Will you wish to be a speedy cheetah or stay just being you? Cheetah facts, glossary, and book links included.

Outlines the speeds at which twelve different animals can move and matches those speeds to those at which humans and objects can move.

Introduces the speed of a cheetah to readers through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, index, sources for further research, and a Check It Out! section that supplements the main text with additional fun comparisons and facts about the topic.

Compares different measurements of a cheetah's size and speed.

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