Introduces some of the fastest and slowest animals in the world, explaining the benefits of speed and various adaptations. Features comparison charts, maps, statistics, and parents and teacher's notes about the fastest and slowest animals.

Includes index.

On the move -- A need for speed -- Go slow -- Super swimmers -- Fast fliers -- Digging deep -- On the run -- Getting a grip -- Mini-movers -- Slitherers -- Weird walkers -- Energy savers -- Grow slow.