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Describes nineteen of the fastest animals on the planet, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the peregrine falcon, and the Panamanian termite.

"Explore unusual animal locomotion through incredible art and fascinating facts from the Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page"--

This book describes wildly slow animals, such as sloths, snails, giant tortoises, sea horses, American woodcocks, and Gila monsters.

"Describes how animals speed, strength, and stealth as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

"Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings or zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, baby animals on the go are not only adorable-they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The second book in the Baby Animals series showcases twelve species from around the globe, each moving in different ways. Stunning photographs by award-winning wildlife photographer...

"A young, playful nonfiction picture book explores the connections between an animal, how it moves, and its tracks. Companion title to 2017's Whose Poop Is That? Guess the footprints! Written by a mammalogist at the Smithsonian, Whose Tracks Are Those? pairs animal tracks with the respective animal, asking readers to guess which animal left them behind. A page-turn reveals animals ranging from kangaroos to mountain goats in their own habitats."--

"Use mindful pretend play to focus and transition from one activity to the next."--Back cover