FICTION

5 Giraffes

by Anne Innis DAGG
64p. (5 Animals). bibliog. glossary. index. photos. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. Nov. 2016. Tr $22.95. ISBN 9781554553563.
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Gr 4–6—Dagg, a remarkable pioneer in giraffe studies, shares deep insight into the lives of these creatures, tracing their evolution and discussing the threats they face (captivity, extinction). Five specific giraffes, along with their life stories, are introduced to educate readers on giraffe behavior, biology, mating, diet, habitat, and more. Readers will meet the likes of Lmara, a reticulated giraffe in Kenya, and Msitu, a five-year-old giraffe at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado. The large, clear photos are a mix of Dagg's own and well-selected stock images. This material is presented expertly for students in search of data for an animal report and for bighearted souls who wish to be guided on how to make a positive difference for the animals.
VERDICT Written by a heroic living scientist, this is a worthy purchase for animal collections.
Reviewed by Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA , Dec 01, 2016

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