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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of giraffes.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby giraffes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Discusses the facts, habits and behaviors of giraffes.

"Penelope Giraffe and Gus Penguin are at home on two different sides of the same world. When something looks upside down to Penelope, it looks right-side up to Gus! As they explore their opposite points of view, will the twosome ever see eye-to-eye? This side-splitting, one-of-kind story will have you standing on your head . . . which wouldn't look silly to Gus at all." --

"This easy-to-read nonfiction book tells how tall giraffes are, how their unique body features help them adapt to their habitat, and how they survive"--

Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of giraffes, one of many animals kept in zoos.

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world, which makes some things very easy for them. They can pull leaves from tall trees and keep an eye out for predators far away. But have you ever thought about how a giraffe drinks from the ground? Or how hard it must be to lie down for a nap? Learn all about the ups and downs of being the worlds tallest animal.

A young giraffe who is afraid of heights meets a monkey who is afraid of climbing trees and a hippo who is afraid of going in the water. Together they meet a crocodile who helps them overcome those fears

After a fire kills her parents, eleven-year-old Martine must leave England to live with her grandmother on a wildlife game reserve in South Africa, where she befriends a mythical white giraffe.

Learn about giraffes, how and what they eat, where they live and much more.