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Actual Size

Steve Jenkins 

(Author)

Steve Jenkins 

(Illustrator)
4.9/5.0
21,000+ Reviews
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Description

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)

Product Details

PublisherClarion Books
Publish DateMay 25, 2004
Pages34
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780618375943
Dimensions12.0 X 10.0 X 0.4 inches | 18.4 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative.

Reviews

"Jenkins' imaginative paper collages work their usual magic in transcending their medium to capture the spirit and detail of their subjects. The real triumph here, however, is the compositions...the book makes brilliantly creative use of its tight focus, resulting in startling closeups." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred

"Jenkins' artwork is gorgeous (a gatefold of a frog in midleap is particularly memorable)... An unusual, unusually effective tool for connecting children to nature's astonishing variety." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

"A thoroughly engaging read-aloud and a must-have for any collection." School Library Journal —

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