Collared Lemming
From the Series Science Slam!
It's winter, and the cold Arctic landscape is covered with snow. That's not a problem for a lemming, however. The tiny animal has dug a network of tunnels through the snow. Now the little creature leaves its cozy underground home and scurries along the snow tunnels, popping up here and there to find twigs and bark to eat. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its primary-grade audience, this colorful, fact-filled book gives readers a chance not only to learn all about lemmings and how they are adapted to the extreme cold, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Built-in activities, such as guessing how a lemming stays safe from its many predators and figuring out how many babies a female lemming has in a year, give readers a chance to gain, insights beyond the facts and figures.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.4 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q66961 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 2.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 599.35'82 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 10 x 8 |
| Lexile | 570 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 171997 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
SLC Review - Arctic Animals
Each book in this attractive series contains information on where the animal lives, what it eats, physical features, how it adapts and communicates, and more. Narrative nonfiction text is written as a high-interest story that brings the reader into the daily life of the animal’s world. The illustrations are striking, and captioned in a word bubble format to engage the beginning or reluctant reader/researcher. Books include nonfiction text features such as maps and lists resources for more information on the subject. This series is a worthwhile addition to the elementary library.
