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.

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.

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.

Describes the anatomical features that make the cheetah the fastest animal on land, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

Explores the habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, and behavior of cheetahs.