Elephants
Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the elephant! Readers will discover the elephant's unique body features, such as its multi-talented trunk. Also covered are the elephant's diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby elephant, from calf to independence. Maps highlight elephant territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly elephant facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Africa and the incredible elephant! Features include a table of contents, fun facts, maps, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
BISACS | JNF003070, JNF051150, JNF025010 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Animals, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2012 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Big Buddy Books |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Season | 2012-01-01 |
ISBN | 9781617832185, 9781614786344 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
Dewey | 599.67 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 9.25 x 8 |
Guided Reading Level | M |
ATOS Reading Level | 3.6 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 150048 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Detailed maps, Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
African Animals – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
. . .offer clear overviews of each animal’s physical features, habits, habitats, and herd or social structures. The color photographs are a mix of reasonably sharp close ups and distance portraits shot in the wild. Each volume ends with a page of interesting facts. . . .The informational content is adequate and the presentation visually appealing. . .