  | Anne and her tower of giraffes : the adventurous life of the first giraffologist Author: Gray, Karlin | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
The remarkable true story of how a young girl's never-wavering fascination with the world's tallest animal leads her to become the first giraffologist: Dr. Anne Innis Dagg.
| Illustrator: | Varma, Aparna |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/22)
Booklist (11/01/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/01/2022 Wandering a zoo, young Anne becomes enamored by an enormous giraffe. Afterward, she searches the library, determined to learn everything she can about unusual animals. When not one book can be found, Anne promises herself that she’ll write her own giraffe publication in the future. The animal adoration leads her to university zoology studies, but a dearth of giraffe knowledge results in a thrilling decision: she’ll simply head to Africa and study them herself, becoming the first Western researcher to do so. Facing gender discrimination in the academic world upon her return, an unflagging Anne (eventually Dr. Anne Innis Dagg) authors dozens of scientific papers and books on her vast expertise—including the giraffe text she had vowed to write as a child. It’s a wonderfully appealing and approachable introduction to an adventurous life, and the charming colored-pencil illustrations bring great energy to the proceedings. Back matter adds a few more fascinating details, an interview with Dagg, and plenty of extra resources for curious readers. A delightful exploration of passion and perseverance. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
Booklist - 11/01/2022 Wandering a zoo, young Anne becomes enamored by an enormous giraffe. Afterward, she searches the library, determined to learn everything she can about unusual animals. When not one book can be found, Anne promises herself that she’ll write her own giraffe publication in the future. The animal adoration leads her to university zoology studies, but a dearth of giraffe knowledge results in a thrilling decision: she’ll simply head to Africa and study them herself, becoming the first Western researcher to do so. Facing gender discrimination in the academic world upon her return, an unflagging Anne (eventually Dr. Anne Innis Dagg) authors dozens of scientific papers and books on her vast expertise—including the giraffe text she had vowed to write as a child. It’s a wonderfully appealing and approachable introduction to an adventurous life, and the charming colored-pencil illustrations bring great energy to the proceedings. Back matter adds a few more fascinating details, an interview with Dagg, and plenty of extra resources for curious readers. A delightful exploration of passion and perseverance. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
