giraffes

"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.

"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. . . . Young readers will learn how giraffes are born and grow in their tower"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about baby giraffes, including what they are called, how they survive in the wild, and more.

"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.

Introduces young readers to giraffes, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, and more.

Sophie the giraffe and her friends play peekaboo.

"A baby giraffe narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a brief overview of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of giraffes.

A little girl's imagination springs to life when the chalk giraffe she drew on the pavement begins talking to her. But then the fickle giraffe begins making demands, and the girl must draw surroundings to fulfill his requests...a tree, soft grass, and animal friends. But nothing seems to please him, until the girl draws a laughing giraffe companion that cheers up the grumpy giraffe at last.