Reading Level: Grade 1 Interest Level: Grades K – 3
Did you know that swordfish can move at 50 miles per hour? Their sleek bodies and swords help them cut through water. This book explores the swordfish as an ocean animal and hunter.
These titles feature one or two large-print, simple sentences on each spread, on color backgrounds beneath a color photograph (usually a close-up). Each title briefly describes where the animal is found, its key physically characteristics, typical behavior, hunting and/or feeding techniques, defense mechanisms, diet, and natural enemies. Puffins also mentions mating and outlines the birth and care of young. The photographs effectively complement the texts; some include labels with arrows indicating major body parts. The approximately half-dozen scientific terms in each book appear in boldface and are defined in the glossary. As little information on these animals is available for this age group, these beautifully photographed introductions will help fill a gap.
