Book cover for Who Was Steve Irwin?
Description
<b>By popular demand, the 100th Who Was...' subject is Steve Irwin!</b><br /> <br /> 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 <i>The Crocodile Hunter</i>. 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.
Publisher Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN10 0448488388
ISBN13 9780448488387
Number of Pages 112
File Size EP-33MB
Shelf Number KW971
Grade Range 3 - 7
Ages 8 - 12
Format EPub Download, Voice Text