Desert Animals Searchin' for Shade
Series of 5 titles
Life in a hot, dry desert is full of challenges, and the animals in this dramatic series are built to survive its extremes. Each title focuses on one animal and explores how the animal is adapted for life in a desert; what it eats; how it spends its days and nights; and how it raises its young. Vocabulary and content are expertly crafted to meet second-grade reading and science curriculum standards. Glossaries help build vocabulary, and bright, attractive photos will spark readers' curiosity about desert animals. Innovative, age-appropriate activities, critical-thinking questions, and easy-to-understand fact boxes keep the pages turning and the pace lively and interactive.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Subject | Animals |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.6-4.4 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 1.0 |
| BISACS | JNF003000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 595.4'6-599.75'36 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 10 x 8 |
| Lexile | 540-600 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.8-4.1 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Desert Animals Searchin' for Shade
At first glance, this series looks similar to Bearport’s “Arctic Animals” series, but necessarily, the information varies, dropping seasonal changes, and is inconsistent from book to book. Every title includes a map of the animal’s range, with only camels found outside the Western hemisphere. Anticipatory questions are included, but only Camel attempts to relate data in ways that will resonate with readers. The concluding “Science Lab” suggestions mostly include reports and dioramas. Photos are labeled, with insets used over full-page images, which tie in well with the text. Smaller photos provide more detail or context.
Desert Animals Searchin' for Shade
At first glance, this series looks similar to Bearport’s “Arctic Animals” series, but necessarily, the information varies, dropping seasonal changes, and is inconsistent from book to book. Every title includes a map of the animal’s range, with only camels found outside the Western hemisphere. Anticipatory questions are included, but only Camel attempts to relate data in ways that will resonate with readers. The concluding “Science Lab” suggestions mostly include reports and dioramas. Photos are labeled, with insets used over full-page images, which tie in well with the text. Smaller photos provide more detail or context.