Nature S Fastest Animals

Looks at some of the fastest animals in nature, including the cheetah on land, the peregrine falcon in the air, and the sailfish in the water.

Using a countdown format, describes 10 of the world's fastest animals.

"Introduces readers to some of the world's fastest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their fast natures affect their lives"--

This series investigates some of the most intriguing animals on our planet, bringing to life the characteristics that make them so amazing. With easy-to-read text and photographs that enhana1 understanding of the facts, these books are fascinating and fun to read.

Nature's superstars- RevealedSuper Natureis a dazzling visual tour of nature that tells you all about the 100 greatest superstars of the animal kingdom, from the tiny flea to the enormous humpback whale. With amazing and detailed 3D digital pictures, spectacular photography and stripped away images to take you behind the scenes and 'under the skin'; take a virtual safari amongst the most amazing creatures on our planet. Ever wondered how a cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 40mph in three seconds? Or how termites build cooling systems into their homes? Super Naturewill tell you, with each feature profiling these animal superstars, giving you the stats, the cross-sections and the images that will show you how and tell you why. Take a trip through the animal kingdom, from the smallest barnacle to the tall and resilient Emperor penguin, and go on a truly amazing journey with Super Nature.

The characteristics and behavior of the cheetah, the fastest sprinter among the animals. Also, discusses breeding in captivity and the future of the cheetah.

Simple text and photographs present the world's fastest animals.