The girl who loved giraffes and became the world's first giraffologist / Kathy Stinson ; illustrated by François Thisdale.
| Author/creator | Stinson, Kathy author. |
| Other author | Thisdale, François, 1964- illustrator. |
| Other author | Brenna, Beverley, 1962- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Markham, ON ; Brighton, MA : Fitzhenry & Whiteside, [2021] |
| Copyright Date | ©2021 |
| Description | 56 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color portraits ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "No girls allowed" #1 -- Anne's first giraffe -- Anne makes a plan -- Getting ready for Africa -- "No girls allowed" #2 -- A long journey -- "A very determined young woman" -- Almost there -- One more problem -- Anne's first wild giraffe -- Dozens of giraffes -- And more giraffes -- A dead giraffe -- Giraffes, fierce and friendly -- Another giraffe question -- Giraffe babies -- Galloping free -- How giraffes move -- "No girls allowed" #3 -- What next? -- "Our hero" -- New information about giraffes -- Shocking news -- Fighting for giraffe survival -- Anne's love of giraffe continues. |
| Abstract | "A gem of a book that captures the dramatic story of Anne's life, the majestic beauty of giraffes, and fascinating facts about this most intriguing and magnificent creature. The book will cause young readers to fall in love with giraffes, and bring their attention to the cause of giraffe conservation."-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "Edited by Beverley Brenna"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 55). |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-2 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| ISBN | 9781554555406 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 155455540X (hardback) |