Photographs and simple text introduce readers to the habits and habitats of giraffes.

"A giraffe's self-esteem is tested when he competes with a balloon for a young boy's attention."--

Abigail the giraffe wants to count the spots on her animal friends, Ladybug, Zebra, and Cheetah, but when they move too fast for counting, Abigail comes up with a new plan.

Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music. On board pages.

"Meet giraffe who is grubby and muddy and needs a hot bath... This lively story has humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book"--From the publisher's web site.

Under the cover of darkness a small boy, Maki, loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. Pursued by slavers across the moon-lit savanna, Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe, and an orphan, just like him, as well as the nomad Hassan, Prince of the Desert. Hassan takes them to Alexandria for an audience with the Pasha of Egypt, who orders him to deliver the exotic animal as a gift to King Charles of France.

"Offers answers to their most compelling questions about this long-necked animal that uses its height to reach leaves at the very top of trees. Additional text features help students locate information and learn new words"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby giraffes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Learn some of the reasons why various animals are able to survive the desert climate.

A small boy with a desire to own a candy shop meets a window-washing team composed of a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey and together they go to work for the wealthy Duke of Hampshire, who makes all their dreams come true.