Portuguese Man-of-War
Floating Misery
From the Series Afraid of the Water
You may not see a Portuguese man-of-war when you’re swimming in the ocean. Yet that doesn’t mean you’re safe. A man-of-war’s tentacles are so long—up to 165 feet (50 m)—that a swimmer could brush against them and get stung without ever seeing the creature. A sting from the man-of-war is extremely painful, but fortunately it usually isn’t strong enough to kill a human. In Portuguese Man-of-War: Floating Misery, kids will learn all about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of this dangerous sea creature. Spectacular, full-color photos and a narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2009-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 5.7 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q47620 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003150 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 593.5'5 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 880 |
| Guided Reading Level | O |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 131768 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Portuguese Man-of- War
Moray Eel and Portuguese Man-of-War were recommended in the October 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.
Portuguese Man-of- War
Moray Eel and Portuguese Man-of-War were recommended in the October 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.
