Cheetahs

Children's Literature - Jackie Hechtkopf

The cheetah's physical characteristics, habitat, hunting habits, social life, and cub-rearing practices are all explained in direct, well-written prose. Intriguing extras include historical information about how cheetahs were once trained and used as hunting animals. The meanings behind the different kinds of sounds a cheetah makes also are revealed. Details, such as how many pounds of meat a cheetah can eat in one sitting, make this book a very interesting read. By the last page, students will care about this graceful animal and be concerned about its current status on the endangered species list. Beautiful color photographs with informative captions appear on almost every page. A glossary defines bold words in the text that students may be unfamiliar with, and there is a list of agencies to write to for further information. An attractive book that covers just about everything an elementary school student would need for a report.