Steve Irwin: Volume 104
Little People, Big Dreams Series
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What’s inside...
This installment of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces young readers to Steve Irwin, the beloved conservationist and 'Crocodile Hunter.' It traces his life from his childhood spent in the Australia Zoo to his worldwide fame as a wildlife expert and TV personality. The book aims to inspire children to follow their dreams and make a difference in the world. Featuring stylish and quirky illustrations, extra facts, a biographical timeline with historical photos, and a detailed profile of his life, this book is part of a best-selling biography series that explores the lives of outstanding people who started as children with dreams. The series offers a range of formats suitable for different ages, including board books, hardcover and paperback versions, treasuries, boxed gift sets, activity books, and a journal, all designed to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities do you admire most about Steve Irwin and why?
How do you think Steve Irwin's work helped the animals and the environment?
What would you do to help animals like Steve Irwin did?
How did reading about Steve Irwin's adventures make you feel?
What have you learned from Steve Irwin's story that you can apply in your own life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the adventures of Steve Irwin to life, enhancing the excitement and intrigue for the child.
Pause at climactic or thoughtful moments in the book to ask your child how they think Steve Irwin felt or what they would have done in his situation.
Encourage your child to relate the courage and compassion of Steve Irwin to their own experiences with animals or nature.
Discuss the importance of conservation and how each person can make a difference, drawing parallels to Steve Irwin’s work.
After reading, consider watching a documentary or visiting a zoo or wildlife reserve to further explore and discuss the topics of wildlife conservation and environmentalism.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: Through Steve Irwin's adventures, children learn the importance of respecting and preserving wildlife.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to participate in local environmental activities, like recycling or planting trees.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book portrays Steve's insatiable curiosity about animals and their habitats, presenting knowledge acquisition as an exciting adventure.
Real-World Application: Kids can be motivated to explore and learn more about the natural world, asking questions and seeking answers about their own surroundings.
Example Lesson: Bravery and Perseverance
Explanation: Steve often faces challenges in his conservation efforts, showing courage and determination.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to not shy away from challenges, whether it's trying new activities or standing up for what's right.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards Animals
Explanation: Steve's gentle and caring interactions with animals teach empathy and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children learn to treat animals with kindness, fostering a nurturing attitude that extends to their peers and family.