Creatures of the Night

Few things spark the imagination like listening to the symphony of sound created by the denizens of the night. Though we sometimes can't see them, we can often hear many animals that use the dark of night to hunt, mate, and find food. The spotlight shines on badgers, bobcats, foxes, hedgehogs, raccoons, and tarsiers in this informational series. Readers find out why and how these creatures live in the dark. Colorful photographs capture these fascinating animals in their native habitats. * Content supports standards-based science curriculum * Reading level is accessible for young learners * Close photo-text match aids reading comprehension * Graphic organizers reinforce text * Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index guide early readers in navigating each book * For More Information section offers further learning opportunities Give students a safe place to explore and create! This exciting interactive eBook set combines informational text on nocturnal wildlife with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and graphic organizers. Beginning readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional content creation tools guide students in:
• Writing a diamante poem
• Creating a postcard
• Writing a book review These professional-looking student projects are easy to do and can be printed, emailed, or posted. Students learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans include for each activity include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools