Books with title Cheetah

In the wild, cheetahs are among the most endangered species. Hunting, disease, and destruction of their natural habitat have all played a part in reducing the world population. This lively photo essay introduces young readers to this sleek and beautiful big cat. The clear text and forty breathtaking full-color photographs highlight the cheetah’s unique physical characteristics and describe its daily life, habits, and plight, both in captivity and in the wild.

Did you know that while a cheetah can reach speeds of up to 60 mph in just three seconds?!Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that while a cheetah can reach speeds of up to 60 mph (96.6 km/h) in just three seconds-it can also stay perfectly still for half an hour while hunting?

A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the worlds fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetahs camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive Did You Know? section will invite readers to engage in critical thinking. The fun quiz allows readers to test their reading comprehension skills for an independent learning experience.

In the vast plain of Tanzania's Serengeti there lives a remarkable animal: the cheetah. With its lithe body and terrific strength, the cheetah is able to reach speeds of seventy miles per hour in mere seconds. It is earth's fastest land animal. In this exciting picture book, readers have a chance to experience a day in the life of a mother cheetah and her two cubs.Taylor Morrison spent time on a cheetah reserve studying the animals and drawing them firsthand. He has captured the energy and action of the cheetah in a series of paintings that are reminiscent of stop-action photography. His love for these intriguing animals is obvious in his rich images and attention to detail. Cheetah is a riveting look at an animal that has fascinated humans for centuries.