giraffe

Simple text and photographs look at a baby giraffe and its height compared to other animals.

"Winston is a little bit different from his peers. They often leave him out of things and he is sometimes totally ignored. However, when danger looms, it is Winston who comes to the rescue and saves the day"--Provided by publisher.

Beginning readers will learn about baby giraffes as they grow up on the savanna in Africa, including the giraffe calves' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.

Long neck stretches ... Knobby legs gallop ... Meet the giraffe! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Giraffes treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this marvelous African mammal. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Tanzanian tale about the giraffe adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

"'Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes ... ' Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave. It's 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to deliver Southern California's first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Inspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the world's first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it's too late"--Publisher.

Explores the process of how giraffes grow from a calf to an adult.

Jelly Bean the Giraffe was napping when a bird built a nest on her, but she remains very still and careful until the baby birds hatch.

"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."--Provided by publisher.

"The remarkable true story of the world's first giraffologist. At three years old, Anne Dagg saw her first giraffe and never stopped thinking about it. Her desire to study the world's tallest animal followed her from preschool to graduate school, from Canada to South Africa. And often, people laughed at her quest. The scientific study of giraffes was non-existent at the time. And by a woman? Unheard of. But by following her love of giraffes, Dr. Anne Innis Dagg became a pioneer -- the first person to study animal behavior in Africa. Today, the world-renowned giraffologist is the author of many groundbreaking books about giraffe behavior and the subject of the acclaimed documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes"--Provided by publisher.

Newborn giraffe calves stand over 6 feet tall! This beginning title introduces these gangly babies through short, clear sentences and delightful photos. Simple features show different life stages and highlight calves? favorite activities. Students just starting to read independently can check out life with the herd in this adorable book about giraffe calves!.