Monarch Butterflies Matter
What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through monarch butterflies? This title takes readers through our warming world where butterfly habitats are dwindling. Learn why humans are the cause of dropping butterfly populations and what we can do to help them bounce back.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Animals, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2016 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Core Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2015-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781680780123, 9781680772296 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 595.78 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 880 |
Guided Reading Level | T |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.8 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 179142 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Features | Detailed maps, Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Core Library Connection FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Bioindicator Species – School Library Connection
In this series, the impact of polar bears, bees, monarch butterflies, frogs, dragonflies, and coral reefs are discussed alongside their predicaments in our world. Each volume includes facts and activities at the end of each chapter to help students and young readers explore the topic further. . .[and] has a “Straight to the Source” section that helps students analyze the main ideas, author’s purpose, and text evidence, which are helpful in finding informational texts for today’s CCSS-related activities.
Bioindicator Species - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This well-organized set explains the role of animals in measuring ecosystem health at a level that’s just about right for upper-elementary grades. Opening chapters provide species information and introduce survival threats. Subsequent sections explore threats in more depth, discuss possible effects on both the animals and the environment, and conclude with potential positive solutions. The text covers related topics with clarity. . . . Good introductions to a current and relevant topic.