Amber eyes glisten ... Spotted fur blurs ... Meet the cheetah! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Cheetahs treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this marvelous African mammal. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the big cat's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a cheetah tale from the Zulu people of Africa adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.