Whether described as a vertebrate or reptile, Earth’s animals can be classified and divided in many ways. Readers are introduced to scientific classification in an easy-to-understand way, complete with fun fact boxes about cool animals such as kangaroos and crocodiles. Full-color photographs of these animals will draw readers in and help them learn about the similarities and differences between animals groups. With sidebars complementing the main science content, readers won’t be able to get enough of the animal kingdom.
Book Features: • 24 Pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Ages 7-8, Grades 2-3 Leveled Readers, Lexile 600L • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images • Features a teaching focus on synonyms for young readers • Includes bolded vocabulary words, an index, and post-reading questions for comprehension Bringing Learning to Life: In Let’s Classify Animals, second—third graders learn about animal classification and different groups of species. Science Made Fun: Are reptiles warm-blooded or cold-blooded? What about mammals? Young readers learn about different species groups and how each animal gets classified into them in this kid’s book. Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page children’s book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with post-reading comprehension questions, extension activities, and high frequency vocabulary words. Leveled Reading: Part of the My Science Library series, the early reading text and vibrant photographs make this kid’s book a fun, informative title that teaches children about classifying different species in the animal kingdom. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
"All mammals share certain characteristics that set them apart from animal classes. But some mammals live on land and other mammals spend their lives in water--each is adapted to its environment. Land mammals breathe oxygen through nostrils but some marine mammals breathe through blowholes. Compare and contrast mammals that live on land to those that live in the water."--
Rhyming text introduces young readers to the five classes of vertebrates, describing the characteristics of reptiles, fish, mammals, birds, and amphibians.
An accessible guide to classification and diversity. Find out about the characteristics, life cycles, and habitats of each group. Discover how plants and animals make food, grow, reproduce and adapt to different habitats. Learn about extinction and why it is important to protect diversity for the future.
All types of creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are covered in this engaging book on the animal kingdom. Young readers will learn all the basics of kingdoms, orders, classes, and species.