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  • Biggest, Strongest, Fastest: A Caldecott Medal-Winning Book about Amazing Animal Facts and World Records for Children (Ages 4-7)

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Biggest, Strongest, Fastest: A Caldecott Medal-Winning Book about Amazing Animal Facts and World Records for Children (Ages 4-7)

by Steve Jenkins (Author, Illustrator) Format: Paperback
4.8 out of 5 stars (246)
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Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins explores the world’s largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures in this informational picture book that proves science can be a whole lot of fun.

What is the biggest land animal? What animal runs the fastest? Can elephants really eat more than 300 pounds of grass each day?

Dive into this fascinating book that introduces fourteen members of the animal kingdom who hold “world records” for their astonishing traits. Young readers will find easy-to-understand comparisons, helpful charts, and a guide to where these amazing animals can be found in the wild.

Made with his award-winning cut-page collage illustrations, this educational and entertaining book from Steve Jenkins brings the fascinating facts about our natural world alive.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.06 x 0.12 x 8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  7. Publication date
    August 25, 1997
  8. ISBN-10
    0395861365
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0395861363
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"Here's proof that power isn't just about size and that science can be a lot of fun." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

About the Author

Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 25, 1997
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395861365
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395861363
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.06 x 0.12 x 8 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Best Sellers Rank: #80,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (246)

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Steve Jenkins has written and illustrated thirty picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eyepopping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page, and their children. To learn more about Steve and his books, visit www.stevejenkinsbooks.com.

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