Martin and Chris Kratt: The Wild Life

Name: Martin and Chris Kratt: The Wild Life
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593373163
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt

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Summary

Martin and Chris Kratt: The Wild Life follows the exciting adventures of brothers Martin and Chris as they explore the wonders of wildlife and natural habitats. Each journey is packed with fascinating facts and thrilling encounters with animals, offering an educational and entertaining experience for young readers. The book captures the curiosity and enthusiasm of the Kratt Brothers, inspiring children to appreciate and learn more about the natural world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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Description

Learn how two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, became television's favourite wildlife explorers!

Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS's smash hit animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they travelled the world and encountered incredible creatures, all while combining science education with fun.

Boys and girls ages 4 to 7 will enjoy this Step into Reading biography of two brothers who know how to live life on the wild side.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognise familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593373163

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chris Kratt Martin Kratt Penguin Books

About the Author

Brothers Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt are zoologists by training who have built a family entertainment brand based on their enthusiasm for animals and their wild popularity with a family audience. Since founding their production company Kratt Bros. Co. in 1993, they have created and executive-produced over 200 episodes of four successful television series- Kratts' Creatures, Zooboomafoo with the Kratt Brothers, Kratt Bros. Be The Creature, and Wild Kratts. They star in these programs playing themselves and are directors, scriptwriters, authors, and wildlife cinematographers, ever in the pursuit of "creature adventure."

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