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This teaching guide for the Speediest! title in the Extreme Animals series from Steve Jenkins includes Common Core-aligned pre- and post-reading discussion questions and activities that will challenge students to explore unusual animals and their interrelation with humans and the environment. 

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Speediest! by Steve Jenkins
Speediest!
By Author: Steve Jenkins

Steve Jenkins is back with more Extreme Animals, perfect for young readers looking for accessible nonfiction chock full of incredible art. Speediest! will focus on the fastest members of the animal kingdom. 

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