Who Was Steve Irwin? (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780606367493)

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.

Author: Dina Anastasio
ISBN-10: 0606367497
ISBN-13: 9780606367493
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2015
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.30w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 174414 / Who Was Steve Irwin?