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Twenty-nine of the world's most distinctive species are spotlighted in this fascinating profile of nature's biggest, fastest, and best. Simple enough for young readers, it abounds in intriguing information that will captivate adults as well. Champions include the fastest runner (the cheetah, at up to 70 mph), the best jumper (the flea, which can leap more than 100 times its body length), the oldest living thing (the bristlecone pine, at more than 4,600 years old), and other natural wonders. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Random House, New York. 1980.

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Fascinating profiles of 29 of the world's most remarkable species of animal and plant life. Simple enough for young readers, this book abounds with intriguing information that will also captivate adults. Included are astonishing facts and illustrations of the world's fastest runner, the best jumper, and other natural wonders. 50 illustrations.