| Roly-Poly Pillbugs Contributor(s): Smith, Molly (Author), Sadeghian, Patricia S. (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1597167541 ISBN-13: 9781597167543 Publisher: Bearport Publishing OUR PRICE: $27.08 Product Type: Library Binding Published: January 2009 Annotation: How did the pillbug get its name? In order to defend itself from predators, this little critter can roll itself up into a tight ball the shape of a pill! The hard plates on its body work like armor to protect its soft underside from predators. These are just some of the fascinating facts children will discover as they explore the strange and unusual world of this creepy crawler. Vivid, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent and early readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of this unique invertebrate. Roly-Poly Pillbugs is part of Bearports No Backbone: Creepy Crawlers series. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. |
| Dewey: 595.372 |
| LCCN: 2008042378 |
| Lexile Measure: 770 |
| Series: No Backbone! the World of Invertebrates |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.2" W x 8.1" (0.60 lbs) 24 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 128464 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Grade-appropriate text for emergent readers - Large, full-color photos - Fact boxes - Summary of animal classification |