Which Animal Is Fastest?

Quick, name the world s fastest animal! Did you say cheetah? If so, you re right sort of. Sure, the cheetah can reach speeds over 70 miles per hour (mph); but did you know that there is a species of bird that can fly faster than a race car? Did you know that that s not even the fastest animal there is? This dashing dozen of nature s speediest species examines the fastest on land, air, and sea. This story will resonate with children taking standardized tests...one size does not fit all!