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by Steve Jenkins; Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

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Fascinating science meets gorgeous collage art in Jenkins's book about measuring creatures big and small. An unusual, unusually effective tool for connecting children to nature's astonishing variety.--"Booklist," starred review. Full color.

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Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world’s largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don’t tell the whole story. In this visually stunning book, seeing is believing as Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at ACTUAL SIZE.

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In this visually stunning picture book, Caldecott Medalist Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at actual size.

How big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that's bigger than your head?

Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. Sometimes you need to see things for yourself--at their actual size.

"A must-have for any collection." (School Library Journal)

See the animal kingdom at a scale that will leave you speechless.

  • Stunning True-to-Life Illustrations: Every spread renders creatures at their real dimensions--bringing the true scale of the animal kingdom off the page in a way facts alone never could.
  • Amazing Animal Facts: From the colossal to the unsettling, explore the surprising extremes of animal anatomy--eyes, tongues, claws, and more--alongside vivid full-size imagery.
  • Perfect for Curious Kids: A perfect book for comparing, measuring, and sparking curiosity in young readers, whether at home or in the classroom.
  • Award-Winning Author: From the celebrated creator Steve Jenkins, whose acclaimed science books have introduced a generation of children to the natural world.

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  • Title Actual Size
  • Author Steve Jenkins; Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 28
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Publication date 2011-03-07
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780547512914 / 0547512910
  • Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.9 x 9.8 x 0.2 in (30.23 x 24.89 x 0.51 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 1080
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Animals, Body size
  • Dewey Decimal Code 591.41

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"Jenkins' imaginative paper collages work their usual magic in transcending their medium to capture the spirit and detail of their subjects. The real triumph here, however, is the compositions...the book makes brilliantly creative use of its tight focus, resulting in startling closeups." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred

"Jenkins' artwork is gorgeous (a gatefold of a frog in midleap is particularly memorable)... An unusual, unusually effective tool for connecting children to nature's astonishing variety." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

"A thoroughly engaging read-aloud and a must-have for any collection." School Library Journal

About the author

Steve Jenkins has written and illustrated nearly twenty picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eyepopping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page, and their children. To learn more about Steve and his books, visit www.stevejenkinsbooks.com.
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