Pronghorn: Long-Distance Runner!

by Natalie Lunis

Book Overview

The pronghorn is the fastest land mammal in North America. It can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour Even more impressive, the pronghorn is built for endurance, and can run at 30 miles per hour for several miles. Cheetahs are the only animals that can run faster, but they can only sprint at top speed for a short distance before getting tired. These are some of the surprising facts kids will discover as they learn all about these endurance runners...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936087944
• ISBN13: 9781936087945
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3