{"product_id":"giraffe-math-9780316346771","title":"Giraffe Math","description":"\u003cb\u003eA CBC-NSTA BEST STEM BOOK OF THE YEAR - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CBC LIBRARIAN FAVORITE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnter the world of giraffes, math, and science in this informative picture book that introduces important STEM concepts through the animal kingdom's most beloved gentle giants, for fans of \u003ci\u003eTen Magic Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eZero the Hero\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twiga the giraffe introduces young readers to fascinating facts about giraffes and their relationship to other creatures--all by using math concepts such as measurements, graphs, shapes, word problems, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers will learn: \u003cbr\u003e - That a giraffe's hooves are as large as a medium-sized pizza \u003cbr\u003e - That their heart can pump up to 16 gallons of blood through their body every minute \u003cbr\u003e - And that giraffes can run up to 31 miles per hour - and they weigh over 4,000 pounds! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This interactive picture book explores important STEM concepts through fun details about these spectacular animals--from the top of their ossicones to the bottom of their hooves. Back matter includes a glossary of terms, a map of giraffe geography, and a giraffe quiz to test kids' knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen R. Swinburne\u003c\/b\u003e is a naturalist as well as the author of over thirty books for young readers on the subjects of animals and nature, including \u003ci\u003eLots and Lots of Zebra Stripes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSafe in a Storm\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnbreakable Beaks\u003c\/i\u003e. An accomplished photographer and musician, Steve visits over fifty schools each year and gives book presentations on wildlife and conservation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeraldo Valério\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Brazil, where he received a bachelor of arts in drawing, followed by a master of arts at New York University. He is the illustrator of many highly acclaimed books for children and the creator of \u003ci\u003eMy Book of Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Book of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Busy, Busy Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. His work has been published in Canada, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK, and China. Geraldo lives in Toronto, Ontario, and invites you to visit him on Instagram @geraldovalerioillustration or online at www.geraldovalerio.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599738900754,"sku":"9780316346771","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a26ae6fc-3a5f-4b65-a678-db620d9a171d.jpg?v=1732204527","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/giraffe-math-9780316346771","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}