okapis

"Okapis have black and white stripes on their rear legs. Their closest relatives are giraffes . . . Readers will learn about the animal's body, food, and adaptations, as well as threats to its survival"--Back cover.

"This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to okapis--rare giraffe-like animals that live in African forests--and a . . . scientist who studies them. This book is packed with . . . wildlife encounters, basic facts about okapis, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, young readers will learn about okapi"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the history of okapis, including the reports of their first discovery and people's reactions to them, the search for evidence of their existence, and how they became recognized as real animals.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers about the okapis which live in the world's rainforests, providing information about their distribution, physical characteristics, habitat, and natural history.