Greyhound

Written by Natalie Lunis

Part of the Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals series

Discover the secrets behind the world's fastest dog, the greyhound.

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24 pages· NC700L

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Uncover the astonishing speed of greyhounds, the world's fastest dogs, capable of outrunning a Tour de France cyclist. Explore their ancient hunting roots and the unique anatomy that propels them to incredible speeds. With engaging facts and vivid imagery, delve into the world of these remarkable canines and see how they measure up against humans and cats. What makes them so swift, and how do they compare to other animals? Find out in this captivating exploration of greyhound agility and history.

From the publisher

The greyhound is the world’s fastest dog. It can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour–that’s faster than the average speed in the Tour de France bicycle race! One of the oldest dog breeds, greyhounds were raised as hunting dogs hundreds of years ago in Europe. Their speed and agility helped them catch their prey. These are some of the surprising facts kids will discover as they learn all about these lightning-fast canines. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help greyhounds reach fast speeds. A “Speed-o-Meter” graphic compares the greyhound’s top speed to that of humans and cats.

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