SAVE THE GIRAFFES

Giraffes have stretched and munched their ways into kids hearts. With this book, readers can become giraffe experts and learn how to save the animals they love.

Did you know that an adult giraffe can eat a hundred pounds of leaves a day? How about that male giraffes fight each other by swinging their long necks around and using their heads as battering rams against their opponents? Or that one well-placed giraffe kick can kill a hyena or a lion?

Perfect for all animal lovers--and giraffe fans in particular--this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where giraffes habitats are found to what it's like to be a giraffe to why giraffes are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this book gives readers all the facts they need to know to become giraffe experts.

Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun giraffe facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save giraffes from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.

Anita Sanchez (she/her) is especially fascinated by plants and animals that no one loves, and the unusual, often ignored wild places of the world. Her books sing the praises of the unappreciated: dandelions, poison ivy, tarantulas, mud puddles. Many years of field work and teaching outdoor classes have given her firsthand experience in introducing students to the wonders of nature. You can visit her online at anitasanchez.com and follow her on Twitter @asanchezauthor.