American Quarter Horses 4 Blue Wildebeest 6 Brown Hares 8 Cheetahs 10 Dragonflies 12 Leatherback Sea Turtles 14 Mites 16 Peregrine Falcons 18 Pronghorn Antelope 20 Sailfish 22 Shortfin Mako Sharks 24 Wind Scorpions 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
People race horses for a reason These large creatures are amazingly fast Some are faster than others however The American quarter horse is the fastest breed for short distances It can run 0 25 miles 0 4 km in less than 21 seconds In addition to track races people also use quarter horses in rodeos A fast horse makes easy work of racing around the barrels It also helps a rider catch a calf before tying its legs with rope Quarter horses are also a popular choice for leisurely riding Some quarter horses even appear in movies about the Old West There are 17 recognized coat colors of the American quarter horse AMERICAN QUARTER HORSES RACE DOWN THE TRACK 1 4
12 Super-Fast Animals You Need To Know
Learn facts about life cycle, habitat, and interesting traits that make each animal fast.
About This Book
By: Tammy Gagne
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
