Biggest, Strongest, Fastest

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/27/1995
ISBN: 9780395697016
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.28h x 10.58w x 0.40d
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee

Review Citations: School Library Journal 05/01/1995 pg. 99
Booklist 02/01/1995 pg. 1003
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1996 pg. 743
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 349 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 17305 / Biggest, Strongest, Fastest
Reading Level: 2.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5