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Giraffes

By Lizzie Cope
Series: Beginners
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Giraffes by Lizzie Cope is a delightful read for children, exploring the fascinating world of giraffes. Through engaging text and charming illustrations, the book introduces young readers to the giraffe’s habitat, behaviour, and unique features. It's educational yet fun, offering insights into one of nature's most intriguing creatures.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy an engaging exploration of nature and animals for young readers, packed with colourful illustrations and fun facts about giraffes. It's perfect for sparking interest and curiosity in children about wildlife and the natural world.

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Giraffes by Lizzie Cope offers everything you need to know about giraffes—and more. Discover the answers to intriguing questions like: What sounds do giraffes make? How do they bend down to the ground to drink? How tall is a baby giraffe?

This comprehensive book includes photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and simple text that engages readers of all ages. It also provides links to websites featuring video clips and activities for an interactive learning experience.

Chapters in this book cover exciting topics such as:

- Giraffes in Africa
- Towering high
- Lots of spots
- Living together
- Eating plants
- Tongue tricks
- Drinking up
- Bull giraffes
- Big babies
- Growing up
- Annoying insects
- Giraffe noises
- Look out!
- Light sleepers

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474968065

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Francesca Rosa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Lizzie grew up in Wiltshire, not far from Stonehenge - she has this to thank for her love of nature, legends and World Heritage sites. Now she lives in London, where she's written books about giraffes, oceans and plastic, and thought up lots of ideas for puzzles and activities, too.

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