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Who Was Steve Irwin?
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Perfect for children with an interest in animals, wildlife, and adventurous biographies, this book offers an engaging introduction to Steve Irwin's life and achievements.
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See moreDescribes the life and career of Steve Irwin, famously known as the Crocodile Hunter, from his childhood and early love of animals to his rise in popularity as a film and television star and naturalist.
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Crikey! By popular demand, Steve Irwin "The Crocodile Hunter" is the winner of the Who Was...? 100th book contest!
By popular demand, the 100th Who Was...? subject is Steve Irwin!
Steve 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!
At 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 The Crocodile Hunter.
Tragically, 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 Who Was...? title.
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ISBN: 9780448488387
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 May 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: G P Putnam's Sons
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jim Eldridge
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 102g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Dina Anastasio is the author of Pirates, Apollo 13, Flipper Junior Novelizations, A Question of Time, and many other books.
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