Giraffes (Crabapples) - Softcover

Kalman, Bobbie; Nickles, Greg

4.2

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865057419 ISBN 13: 9780865057418

Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co, 1997

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Briefly describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the African mammal known for its long neck

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Taken from Chapter 6: Lots of Spots A giraffe's body is covered by a layer of fur that is almost an inch (2. 5 cm) thick. Scientists believe the thick coat protects the giraffe from the hot sun. Young giraffes often have spots that are lighter in color than those of adults. The spots darken as the giraffes get older. No two giraffes have identical spots on their coat. Giraffes from the same area of Africa, however, have similar spot patterns. The patterns may act as camouflage by helping giraffes hide from predators. The spots blend in with trees and make giraffes hard to see when they are standing still.

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. . . packed with facts ranging from the basic to the unusual and arresting. Information is presented in a child-friendly informal style. Interspersed throughout the texts are effective combinations of full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that illuminate and support the facts presented. Highly recommended -- Children's Literature

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