Greyhound: Canine Blur!

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The greyhound is the fastest dog in the world. It can run at a speed of up to 40 miles per hour (64 kph)-that's almost twice as fast as a human can run. Look inside to find out more about this speedy canine, including where it was first bred, why it was so helpful to hunters, and the special ways its body helps it reach its record-breaking speeds.

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Overview

The greyhound is the fastest dog in the world. It can run at a speed of up to 40 miles per hour (64 kph)-that's almost twice as fast as a human can run. Look inside to find out more about this speedy canine, including where it was first bred, why it was so helpful to hunters, and the special ways its body helps it reach its record-breaking speeds.

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Children's Literature - Sylvia Firth
This is the seventh title in the "Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals" series. Briefly on two-page spreads, the text and wonderfully action-packed color photos provide youngsters with an excellent introduction to greyhounds. Readers learn about their tremendous speed, their history and anatomy, their training for racing, and their need for plenty of exercise once they have been adopted as family pets. Page twenty-two gives a clear explanation of this breed's ability to run by illustrating how all the body parts are perfectly suited for great speed. Also included are a glossary, an index, and a brief bibliography. The publisher's web site is listed as a source for further information about greyhounds. While the book is primarily for young children, older ones with reading difficulties will find this book both attractive and interesting. If there is a need for material on dogs, consider buying this selection for the collection. Reviewer: Sylvia Firth
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781936087907
  • Publisher: Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 8/28/2010
  • Series: Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals Series
  • Pages: 24
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Product dimensions: 10.28 (w) x 8.36 (h) x 0.28 (d)

Table of Contents

The World's Fastest 4

Hunting and Chasing 6

Running and Racing 8

Follow That Rabbit! 10

Flying Along 12

A Runner's Body 14

Needed: A New Home 16

Excellent Pets 18

Staying in Shape 20

Built for Speed 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Read More 24

Learn More Online 24

About the Author 24

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