One illustration compares an atlas moth with a 12-inch wingspan to a dwarf goby fish, which is 1/3-inch long. PreSchool-Grade 5–In striking torn-and-cut paper collages, Jenkins depicts 18 animals and insects–or a part of their body–in actual size. I think this gives wonderful perspective to the reader as they jump from large to small inhabitants of our world. Naturally, this is the part of the squid is illustrated within the pages of Actual Size but not the rest of the animal. For example, the giant squid’s eyeball is as big as a basketball. Due to the fact that the entire subject may or may not be able to fit onto a page or spread of pages, there are animals that have a featured part or function. Jenkins also illustrates the book in a way that helps the reader understand not only the way these animals and insects appear in real life but lets the audience see the actual size.

The information Jenkins provides about each animal or insect gives the reader an insight into size, weight, or special characteristics unique to that being. From lower elementary to upper elementary and even adults, Actual Size captivates its audience with factual information about the greater and lesser animal world. This book has never failed to capture the attention of many different levels of readers. Aquatic animals presented here include the dwarf goby fish and the Great White shark. Some reptiles that make the pages of Actual Size are the salt water crocodile and the Goliath frog. The reader can see life-sized illustrations of some of these creatures in the pages they turn, the largest needing a full centerfold spread to remain accurate.Īnimals that are presented include but are not limited to the brown bear, ostrich, and the African elephant.

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins gives facts and figures regarding some of the world’s largest, smallest, and most interesting animals and insects.

Actual size by steve jenkins