Ostriches Contributor(s): Riggs, Kate (Author) |
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ISBN: 1628324961 ISBN-13: 9781628324969 Publisher: Creative Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology |
Dewey: 598.524 |
LCCN: 2017937492 |
Lexile Measure: 510 |
Series: Amazing Animals |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.7" W x 11" (0.30 lbs) 24 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 194371 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From flightless, long-legged ostriches to winged rays, and from elusive, long-tailed snow leopards to wily foxes, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of ostriches, the tall, fast-running African birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why ostriches keep their wings close to the body. |