Cheetahs (First Reports)

Children's Literature

The cheetah is not the largest or strongest of the wild cats, but it is the fastest. In fact, the cheetah is the fastest cat alive and is also the fastest animal on land. This fact alone should be enough to entice middle elementary school readers to find out more about this amazing cat. In reading this "First Reports" series book, readers will learn about cheetah families, how and what they hunt and what exactly makes them so fast. They will also learn where they lived, where they now can be found, some of the reasons they almost became extinct and what is being done to protect them today. Color photos will give readers a close up look at this amazing cat. Also included in this book are a glossary, index, table of contents and "Did You Know," "At a Glance," and "Want to Know More" sections. This book is a highly recommended resource for any library or science class. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 6 to 10.
—Trina Heidt