In My Backyard
In My Backyard
Some of the most fascinating animals on Earth can be found just outside of the back door. Through the use of accessible text, readers discover fun facts about amazing animals, such as frogs, squirrels, and birds. Beginning readers learn about the unique traits of each animal, including a chipmunk's food-storing cheeks and a ladybug's brightly spotted body. Colorful photographs bring readers face-to-face with these fun animals in their natural habitat--right outside the window.
• Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension
• Reading level provides support for beginning readers
• High-interest topic excites young readers
• Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary
• Index guides readers through each book
• Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension
• Reading level provides support for beginning readers
• High-interest topic excites young readers
• Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary
• Index guides readers through each book
* Reviews *
Series Review: In My Backyard
In these introductions to common animals, spreads consist of a full-color photo on one side and one or two sentences in a large font on the other. The images generally support new words featured in the text. Readers will learn about the animals homes, bodies, life cycles, and diet, among other things the titles could also be read aloud to younger children.
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