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Describes the characteristics and behavior of the fastest land animal on earth.

"Describes the history, physical features, and habitat of cheetahs" --Provided by publisher.

A brief introduction to cheetahs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.

Do you know the differences between a leopard and a cheetah? One animal has a thick powerful body. The other animal has a thin body for speed. Find out which animal is which.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to cheetahs, covering their growth process, behaviors, the lands they call home, and such defining physical features as their spotted fur"--

Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds? True to the National Geographic Kids style and trusted reputation, snack size bites of information provide easily digestible learning that fulfills both the...

Ten-year-old Xan tells about the life of Dooms, the cheetah which became his pet and lived with his family in Kenya, Africa. 'Twelve-year-old Xan Hopcraft grew up with a pet cheetah at his home in Nairobi, Kenya. When the magnificent animal died, Xan wrote a story about what it was like to own a cheetah and how he died. With both photographs and Xan's own drawings, here is a real story of life in Africa."--

Did you know that while a cheetah can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds, it can also stay perfectly still for half an hour while hunting? Features include stunning photography; a fact file which breaks down vital data points in an easy-to-follow and understand format; fast facts; a family tree to show the evolution of and how this animal fits into the wider category of its scientific order; a glossary and more.