Built for Speed: The Extraordinary, Enigmatic Cheetah (Discovery)

By Sharon Elain Thompson and Sharon Elaine Thompson

The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal. But even this high-speed hunter is threatened by predators, disease, and humans. As a result, the cheetah is considered an endangered species. In this book, the cheetah's unique way of life, the physical adaptations that make it so fast, and the dangers it faces are described.

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822528541
• ISBN13: 9780822528548
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12