World's Fastest Animals: (Level 2) (Amer Museum of Nat History Easy Readers) - Softcover

Melissa Stewart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402777930 ISBN 13: 9781402777936

Publisher: Sterling, 2014

Synopsis

Which creature moves so rapidly it can even run on water? Which bird's heart beats 1,200 times a minute? Come and learn about the world's fastest animals, from speedy cheetahs and swiftly swinging tree gibbons to colourful chameleons whose tongues grab an insect quicker than you can blink an eye. These amazing animals have skills that help them thrive and survive.

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Review:

"From this varied and vibrant look at speedy animals, children will discover many intriguing facts, such as what fish is even faster than a cheetah and what bird dives faster than 200 miles per hour to catch a meal. The text is simple and easy to comprehend, while the high-quality stock photos are bright and energetic. Stewart enlivens the information by dropping in material on how long, how far, or on what terrain the speed can be maintained. She also makes use of clever ways to gain readers' attention, such as including the surprising example of the cone snail, a creature that slowly moves across the sandy ocean bottom and whose protruding tube quickly shoots poison to capture its prey, or discussing unusual skills, such as which insect flaps its wings the fastest. This smoothly written, well-illustrated title will draw children in, satisfy their curiosity, and inspire them to seek out more information on the topic." --School Library Journal

About the Author:

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the largest and most respected museums in the world. Since the Museum was founded in 1869, its collections have grown to include more than 32 million specimens and artifacts relating to the natural world and human cultures. The Museum showcases its collections in the exhibit halls, and, behind the scenes, more than 200 scientists carry out cutting-edge research. It is also home to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, New York State's official memorial to its 33rd governor and the nation's 26th president, and a tribute to Roosevelt's enduring legacy of conservation. Approximately five million people from around the world visit the Museum each year. Plan a trip to the Museum, home of the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, or visit online at amnh.org.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1402777930
• ISBN 13: 9781402777936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32