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Chargement... Giraffes (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)par Jennifer Dussling
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Get to know the tallest animals on earth-giraffes!-in this Level 3 reader. Giraffes have been a source of interest for thousands of years. Some were even kept as pets in Egypt! As the tallest animals on Earth-some can be nineteen feet tall-giraffes are distinct, and their anatomy makes them only more interesting. Did you know that giraffes have the same number of neck bones that humans do? Giraffes also have tongues that are blue-black in color and more than a foot long. You can learn all about giraffes in this exciting book! Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)599.638Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Mammals Land Ungulates Even-toed GiraffesClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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Giraffes are introduced as one of the "coolest animals" in Africa. People once thought they were mixes of camels and leopards, but we now know this is not true. The book explains giraffes' unique neck and bone structure, and how their necks and tongues help them eat acacia leaves and avoid thorns. Different predators of the giraffe and their defenses are shown, as well as their mating habits. There are several photographs showing how giraffes' skin patterns differ, and also a spread on the sounds they make. Finally, the book talks about the threats to giraffes and an unusual giraffe zoo in England.
Level 3 is for "transitional readers" so this is more challenging, almost into paragraphs. I still find some of the text difficult to read, as it's placed on different-colored backgrounds, from dark, blurry photographs to patterned colors. The photographs are fine, but they're not particularly eye-catching.
Verdict: An additional purchase if you need more high-level nonfiction easy readers.
ISBN: 9780448489698; Published 2016 by Penguin Young Readers; Review copy provided by the publisher