Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
979
Points per Word
0.000511
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Zoo Life Books
Description
Describes the characteristics of giraffes and how mother giraffes living in zoos are taught to care for their babies.
Quick Summary
This book reveals the secret world of baby giraffes growing up at the zoo, showing how zookeepers help mama giraffes learn to be great moms. Readers will gasp at how newborn giraffes take their first steps just an hour after being born and discover that each giraffe's spot pattern is as unique as a fingerprint. If your kid loves the amazing animal photos in National Geographic Kids magazines, they'll be obsessed with this up-close look at giraffe families. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about animals and want to know what happens behind the scenes at the zoo.