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Biggest, Strongest, Fastest Paperback - 1997

by Steve Jenkins; Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

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Illustrated with striking full-color cut-paper collages, this book is an entertaining and appealing introduction to the "world records" held by 14 members of the animal kingdom.

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An informative introduction to the "world records" held by fourteen members of the animal kingdom. Each spread portrays an animal that is the largest, slowest, longest lived. Readers can see the animal's size in relation to something familiar.

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Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins explores the world's largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures in this informational picture book that proves science can be a whole lot of fun.

What is the biggest land animal? What animal runs the fastest? Can elephants really eat more than 300 pounds of grass each day?

Dive into this fascinating book that introduces fourteen members of the animal kingdom who hold "world records" for their astonishing traits. Young readers will find easy-to-understand comparisons, helpful charts, and a guide to where these amazing animals can be found in the wild.

Made with his award-winning cut-page collage illustrations, this educational and entertaining book from Steve Jenkins brings the fascinating facts about our natural world alive.

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  • Title Biggest, Strongest, Fastest
  • Author Steve Jenkins; Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: repri
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Publication date 1997-08-25
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780395861363 / 0395861365
  • Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.92 x 10 x 0.12 in (20.12 x 25.40 x 0.30 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 840
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Animals
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 94021804
  • Dewey Decimal Code 590

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"Here's proof that power isn't merely about size and that science can be a lot of fun." Booklist, ALA

"Here's proof that power isn't just about size and that science can be a lot of fun." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review
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