Giraffe
From the Series Big Beasts
An introduction on giraffes, the big beasts in African grasslands. Describes how giraffes move, find food, communicate, and care for their young.
Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Copyright | 2013 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Black Rabbit Books |
Imprint | Smart Apple Media |
Series | Big Beasts |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Lexile | 700 |
ISBN | 9781599208343 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2013-01-01 |
Author | Stephanie Turnbull |
Dewey | 599.638 |
Guided Reading Level | R |
Horn Book
Chapters touch on differences between types of alligator, physical traits, and unique behaviors. The book begins with a strong but shallow declarative statement regarding size (“Alligators are gigantic!”) and concludes with a “BIG Facts” feature providing relatable comparisons that make the scale comprehensible for young readers.