Reading Level: Grade 1 Interest Level: Grades K – 1
Lakes shape landscapes and life. They hold the fresh water fish, plants, and people need to live. The important landforms take years to form and are constantly changing. Explore this amazing Earth-form through engaging photos paired with carefully leveled text.
Landforms are the perfect introduction to Earth Sciences for young learners. This simple, straightforward nonfiction series from Bearcub Books has brief text and superb traditional photography to capture and keep the attention of beginning readers. Text features help organize the facts and information, highlighted page numbers provide easy navigation, and interesting backmatter is formatted for maximum readability. Bright, colorful backgrounds for text pages feel fresh and inviting. A front panel offering “Teaching Tips” for the classroom is also helpful. THOUGHTS: Small format for small hands, bright colors, limited text, and full page photographs make this a friendly introduction to nonfiction for the youngest learners. This nonfiction series is fresh and informative, covering a variety of landforms that will complement simple lessons on Earth Science.
