Creature Powers: The Fastest! (Wild Kratts) (Step into Reading)
#5 in Wild Kratts – Step into Reading Series
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What’s inside...
In this Step into Reading, Step 2 title, the Kratt brothers invite young readers to join the Wild Kratts team on a whirlwind tour of Earth’s speediest animals. Using their trademark Creature Power Suits, Chris and Martin shrink, sprint, and soar to show how cheetahs, peregrine falcons, sailfish, dragonflies, and other record-breaking creatures use speed to survive. The simple storyline is woven with true animal facts, humor from the PBS KIDS series, and bright illustrations that make science exciting for beginning readers.
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Chris Kratt
Jimmy Z
Koki
Martin Kratt
Aviva Corcovado
Discussion points
Which animal’s speed surprised you most and why?
How does speed help animals stay safe or find food?
What human inventions were inspired by fast creatures?
If you had a Creature Power Suit, which animal would you pick?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out each animal’s movements together.
Create a homemade speed chart using toy animals.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity drives learning
Explanation: The Kratts ask questions about each animal’s speed.
Real-World Application: Encourage kids to ask why things work the way they do.
Example Lesson: Every creature has unique strengths
Explanation: Different animals excel in land, air, or water speed.
Real-World Application: Celebrate personal talents among friends and classmates.
Example Lesson: Teamwork enhances discovery
Explanation: The crew combines data to rank speedsters.
Real-World Application: Work together on school projects for better results.
Example Lesson: Protecting habitats matters
Explanation: Speed adaptations rely on healthy environments.
Real-World Application: Practice recycling and respect wildlife spaces.