Actual Size - Paperback

by Steve Jenkins (Author), Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

In this visually stunning picture book, Caldecott Medalist Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at actual size.

How big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that's bigger than your head?

Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. Sometimes you need to see things for yourself--at their actual size.

"A must-have for any collection." (School Library Journal)

See the animal kingdom at a scale that will leave you speechless.

• Stunning True-to-Life Illustrations: Every spread renders creatures at their real dimensions--bringing the true scale of the animal kingdom off the page in a way facts alone never could.
• Amazing Animal Facts: From the colossal to the unsettling, explore the surprising extremes of animal anatomy--eyes, tongues, claws, and more--alongside vivid full-size imagery.
• Perfect for Curious Kids: A perfect book for comparing, measuring, and sparking curiosity in young readers, whether at home or in the classroom.
• Award-Winning Author: From the celebrated creator Steve Jenkins, whose acclaimed science books have introduced a generation of children to the natural world.

Author Biography

Steve Jenkins has written and illustrated nearly twenty picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eyepopping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. He lives in Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page, and their children. To learn more about Steve and his books, visit www.stevejenkinsbooks.com.