Synopses & Reviews
LEVEL 3 READING ALONE WITH SOME HELPExtent: 32pp, 50 to75 words per pageText at level 3 is simple and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition, with some more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses. Spiders and insects may be yucky, but they sure are interesting. From hissing cockroaches to bloodsucking leaches, this book about mini beasts is not for the faint of heart! The high-interest subject matter and outrageous facts presented in this early nonfiction chapter book is perfect for reluctant readers, and beginning readers starting to read alone proficiently..
Review
San Francisco Book ReviewAuthors Anita Ganeri and Thea Feldman have done a wonderful job choosing from so much material just the right creatures for this age group. The Kingfisher Readers series of nature books are well-written, beautifully illustrated, and filled with fascinating facts. Early readers will never be disappointed when reading one of these.
Synopsis
Each fascinating page draws kids in with interwoven photography and text that pushes their reading skills a little further. “Think big!” fact boxes and an index add new elements, and a glossary at the back helps define vocabulary highlighted throughout the text. LEVEL 3: READING ALONE WITH SOME HELP Accessible and engaging, with plenty of interest and repetition, and more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses. Guided Reading Levels: K, L
Synopsis
LEVEL 3 READING ALONE WITH SOME HELPExtent: 32pp, 50 to75 words per pageText at level 3 is simple and engaging with plenty of interest and repetition, with some more variety of language and information than level 2. Text introduces a few more challenging words and a wider variety of tenses. Spiders and insects may be yucky, but they sure are interesting. From hissing cockroaches to bloodsucking leaches, this book about mini beasts is not for the faint of heart! The high-interest subject matter and outrageous facts presented in this early nonfiction chapter book is perfect for reluctant readers, and beginning readers starting to read alone proficiently..
About the Author
Anita Ganeri is the author of award-winning books in the Horrible Geography series. She is currently residing at West Yorkshire, England with her family. Anita has spent many years working for publishers both as an editor and a foreign rights manager. She has published over 100 books.
Thea Feldman has written and edited hundreds of childrens books, including Suryia and Roscoe and Suryia Swims!, which she co-authored with Dr. Bhagavan Antle. She has also worked at the Wildlife Conservation Society where she researched and wrote about the animals in the Society's five urban wildlife parks in New York City. She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.