Biggest, Strongest, Fastest

Biggest, Strongest, Fastest by Steve Jenkins is an illustrated informational picture book published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1995. This 32-page book is designed to engage young readers with fun and accessible science, exploring the world’s largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures. Through easy-to-understand comparisons and helpful charts, Jenkins addresses intriguing questions about animal records, such as the biggest land animal and the fastest runner, while providing insights into their habitats.
Readers will discover fourteen remarkable members of the animal kingdom that hold world records for their unique traits. The book features Jenkins’ award-winning cut-page collage illustrations, which enhance the educational experience. Covering subjects like zoology and the natural world, this edition serves as a valuable resource for young readers interested in animals, birds, and prehistoric creatures, making science both entertaining and informative.
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Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins explores the world’s largest, slowest, and longest-lived creatures in this informational picture book that proves science can be a whole lot of fun.
What is the biggest land animal? What animal runs the fastest? Can elephants really eat more than 300 pounds of grass each day?
Dive into this fascinating book that introduces fourteen members of the animal kingdom who hold “world records” for their astonishing traits. Young readers will find easy-to-understand comparisons, helpful charts, and a guide to where these amazing animals can be found in the wild.
Made with his award-winning cut-page collage illustrations, this educational and entertaining book from Steve Jenkins brings the fascinating facts about our natural world alive.
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