Actual Size
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Actual Size

Written and illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Discover the true size of animals in a visually stunning journey.

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34 pages· 219 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· IG1080L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the world of animals like never before, seeing them at their actual size. From the massive crocodile to the world's largest spider, this book reveals the astonishing scale of nature. Imagine a tongue two feet long or an eye bigger than your head. Dive into a visual adventure that challenges your perception and brings the animal kingdom to life in vivid detail. Perfect for curious minds eager to see the world from a new perspective.

From the publisher

In this visually stunning picture book, Caldecott Medalist Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at actual size.How big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world’s largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that’s bigger than your head?Sometimes facts and figures don’t tell the whole story. Sometimes you need to see things for yourself–at their actual size.A must-have for any collection. (School Library Journal)

Awards

Orbis Pictus Honor (2005)
At a glance
Format
Pages
34
Words
219
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG1080L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~Z
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
76892
Publication
Published
May 25, 2004
First published
January 1, 2004
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618375943
LCCN
2003017462
OCLC
53253203

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