Status
Available
Genres
Publication
Scholastic (1999), Unknown Binding
Description
Paintings and brief text present some of the animals found in Africa, including elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, wildebeests, lions, ostriches, and zebras.
User reviews
LibraryThing member krystalkay
I love this book! It is an informational book about animals that would be found in a safari. Amazing pictures are included, and the size of the pictures are huge! Fun facts are provided for each animal, along with a description.
This book can work with ages 4 and up!! Keeping this book in my
This book can work with ages 4 and up!! Keeping this book in my
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reading center will be a nice addition. Show Less
LibraryThing member Lizziep
This informative book uses real life accounts and detailed illustrations to teach children about animals found on the plains and in the jungles of Africa. The illustrations are absolutely breathtaking and help keep the reader's attention. The underlying theme of this book is to stay educated about
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the beautiful creatures found on this planet so that one can help to spread the message of conservation. When people realize the beauty of these animals they should be more inclined to want to protect them. Show Less
Subjects
Awards
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 1999)
Silver Birch Fiction Award (Nominee — Non-Fiction — 1999)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (12th Edition: 1996-1998)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 1999)
Teacher Favorites Award (1999)
Language
Physical description
10 inches
ISBN
0439250005 / 9780439250009