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In this book, early readers are introduced to giraffes! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about giraffes in nature while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
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Early readers will love learning all about gorillas! This book includes engaging and colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and exciting sight words, helping young readers learn about gorillas while building confidence in their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Teacher's Guide available.
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How is "biggest" defined in the animal kingdom? If it means tallest, the giraffe is a contender. If it means heaviest, male polar bears can weigh in at almost up to 1,000 pounds! In this charming spin on animal books, two supersized animals meet in an imaginary face off to see who's bigger. Each animal is profiled with fun facts, showcased in a creative layout with full-color images. Including age-appropriate content and language, the main text draws...
7) Giraffe
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Giraffes are the tallest animals on land. They can grow to be 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and
weigh as much as 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms). Find out more in Giraffe, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.
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Imagine a world where the unlikeliest of characters become friends. Imagine them welcoming a total stranger into their company. Imagine them learning unlikely skills with varying degrees of success to help their new companion to adjust to his new surroundings. This is what happens when young Sante the giraffe finds himself all alone and is befriended by the Gravy Gang.
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Roaming the African grasslands and savannas, giraffes make families for protection. Wandering to look for tall trees to eat from, giraffes usually live in groups called towers. With so many predators around looking for a meal, staying with a tower is an important part of staying safe. With vivid photographs of giraffes in their wild home paired with approachable language, young readers will learn how giraffes are born and grow in their tower. With...
11) Go Wild Giraffes
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Go Wild! Come on a photo safari and learn all about Giraffes. This book has lots of great photos. This book has great facts you can learn. You will love to read the Go Wild books over and over again.
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Bobert and Olim are inspired to explore the world after Mama tells them a bedtime story about a magical place where the land meets the sea. The young giraffes are fascinated and decide to find this place that Mama calls Ocean. But how exactly are giraffes supposed to get around, when all of the vehicles are just too small?
The journey was long, and they encountered many unexpected challenges. Just when the boys were about to give up, they were...
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Winston the Giraffe is often left out by his peers because he's different. He is often ignored and deals with feelings of loneliness. But when something dangerous happens, it's Winston who saves the day with his special strengths and skills. Bright illustrations and a relatable story will teach readers the value in their differences and how to treat others with respect.
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This is a story about Billy Bob, a very, very happy little boy. It was the dawn of a bright and beautiful day in the small and sleepy town of Porterville, and little Billy Bob was just waking up from a wonderful night's sleep. He dreamed of the special toys he had just received. He dreamed about the many fun activities at his school, and he dreamed about his many, many good friends. Billy Bob was also very happy because he lived in a beautiful home....
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This story is a delightful dialogue between a young girl and her father that searches for an answer to the title question, 'what noise does a giraffe make?' The discussion recounts various sounds of animals of which children may be familiar, but draws a blank for giraffes. It is both educational and probing in its simplicity and a conversation that will continue beyond the story.
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Readers will learn all about baby giraffes, including what they eat and how they fall six feet to the ground when they are born. Amazing photographs of these super-cute animals are accompanied by Fast Facts. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups by exploring such details as how calves learn to stand within a half hour after being born,...
17) A Tall Tale
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Have you ever wondered what life is like for a giraffe? Readers will learn how giraffes eat, drink, and move, and how these gentle giants are able to survive in Africa's wild savannas.
18) Giant giraffes
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"The giraffe is the tallest mammal on Earth. A giraffe can grow up to 19 feet (5.8 m) tall! Giraffes, with their unique markings and long necks, are some of Africa's most easily recognized animals. In this exciting book, readers learn about what makes males and females different, how these tall animals drink and eat, how giraffes behave, and more. The accessible text is perfect for young readers"--
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Okapis look like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. They are shy forest dwellers rarely seen by people. Discover more about the mysterious okapi in All About African Okapis, one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18!
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From their big eyes to their long necks, baby giraffes are so cute! Discover more about these adorable animals with your own adorable little one. Filled with fun sound words and sweet photos, (human) babies will reach for “Hello Baby Giraffe!” again and again. From their big eyes to their long necks, baby giraffes are so cute! Discover more about these adorable animals with your own adorable little one. Filled with fun sound words and sweet photos,...
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