{"title":"Dina Anastasio","description":"\u003cp\u003eDina Anastasio crafts engaging children's books that bring history and real-life figures to young readers with warmth and clarity. Her storytelling style makes complex lives accessible, sparking curiosity and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-researched biographies filled with fascinating facts and lively illustrations, perfect for young minds eager to discover the stories behind famous personalities like \u003cem\u003eWho Was Steve Irwin?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"who-was-steve-irwin-by-who-hq-9780448488387","title":"Who Was Steve Irwin?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrikey! By popular demand, Steve Irwin \"The Crocodile Hunter\" is the winner of the \u003cem\u003eWho Was...?\u003c\/em\u003e 100th book contest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy popular demand, the 100th \u003cem\u003eWho Was...?\u003c\/em\u003e subject is Steve Irwin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles—he got a python for his sixth birthday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt nine years old, Steve was already helping his father wrestle small crocodiles. He became a crocodile trapper after graduating high school, catching the creatures before dangerous poachers could. Steve met his wife, Terri, at his family's park, and instead of a honeymoon, the pair filmed a wildlife documentary that led to the creation of the well-known series \u003cem\u003eThe Crocodile Hunter\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTragically, Steve was killed on September 4, 2006, while filming a documentary when a stingray attacked, piercing his heart. He was forty-four years old. However, his life's work obviously still strikes a chord with kids who voted him the winner of the 100th \u003cem\u003eWho Was...?\u003c\/em\u003e title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010643767532,"sku":"9780448488387","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780448488387-who-was-steve-irwin.jpg?v=1785155938"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dina-anastasio.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}