by Dina Anastasio (Author), Who Hq (Author), Jim Eldridge (Illustrator)
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 Biography
Dina Anastasio is the author of Pirates, Apollo 13, Flipper Junior Novelizations, A Question of Time, and many other books.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.4 x 5.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 19, 2015
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Was Steve Irwin?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 1
