...And Me
...And Me
By: Jenna Wakoluk Copyright Š 2013 - All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced by any means without permission from the author.
For my Mom Bev — Someone who has always shared my love for animals.
Have you ever wondered what makes you different from animals you see in the wild or at the zoo? This book is all about crazy critters and how they compare to you. In this book you will learn the height of a giraffe, the weight of an elephant, the speed of a cheetah, and many other fun facts about your favorite animals. So get started by flipping the page and you will find out how you compare!
How tall am I compared to...
...a Giraffe?
The tallest giraffes can be up to 7 meters tall
The average height of a 5 year old boy is about 1 meter
This means a giraffe is 7 times taller than a 5 year old boy!
How much do I weigh compared to...
...an Elephant?
An average African elephant can weigh up to 4536 kilograms
A 5 year old girl weighs around 18 kilograms
This means an elephant is 252 times heavier than a 5 year old girl!
How long can I stay under water compared to...
...a Turtle?
Sea turtles can stay under water for up to 5 hours depending on their environment The average person can hold their breath for 30 to 40 seconds
This means a sea turtle can hold their breath 450 times longer than the average person!
How fast can I run compared to...
...a Cheetah?
A cheetah can run up to 120 kilometers per hour
The average human can run up to 12 to 17 kilometers per hour
This means a cheetah can run about 7 times faster than the average human!
How many teeth do I have compared to...
...an Alligator?
A 5 year old has 20 baby teeth An Alligator has 80 teeth in their mouth at one time
This means an alligator has 60 more teeth than a 5 year old!
How much do I eat compared to...
...a Penguin?
It is estimated Penguins can eat up to 24,000 Calories per day
The average 5 year old boy should eat up to 1,800 Calories per day
This means a penguin eats 13 times more food than a 5 year old boy!
How long do I sleep compared to...
...a Lion?
Children around the age of 5 need 10 to 12 hours of sleep per day
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Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day
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This means lions sleep 8 to 10 more hours than children around the age of 5!
At what age am I fully grown compared to...
...a Gorilla?
At 10 to 12 years Gorillas are fully grown A woman is fully grown at age 18
This means a gorilla is fully grown up 6-8 years earlier than the average woman!
References http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_height_of_a_5-year-old_boy http://www.andrews-elephants.com/elephants-faq.html#.UWgyrysjrjA http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_weight_of_a_5-year-old http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_fast_do_humans_run http://answers.ask.com/Science/Nature/how_long_can_turtles_stay_underwater http://engineeringsport.co.uk/2012/06/06/how-long-can-we-hold-our-breath-for/ http://www.colgate.com/app/CP/US/EN/OC/Information/Articles/ColgateNewandNow/Personal/2013/January/article/SW-281474979043251.cvsp http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080926035244AA3XvhO http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/apes/gorilla/ http://www.webhealthcentre.com/Healthcorners/women_health_puberty.aspx http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/sleep-children http://www.ask.com/answers/69858001/how-much-do-penguins-eat-in-a-day http://www.livestrong.com/article/256927-how-many-calories-should-a-child-be-eating/
Image Credits Cheetah photo from www.pixabay.com Other photos by Jenna Wakoluk
A Comparison Book all about Crazy Critters and You! Have you ever wondered how tall you are compared to a giraffe or how fast you can run compared to a cheetah? Crazy Critters...And Me is a special book that’s all about your favorite animals and how they compare to you. In this book you will learn fun facts about some of the coolest animals on earth!