Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.7
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
472
Points per Word
0.001059
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks.