Starfish -- Edith Thacher Hurd, Paperback
Read and find out about how starfish in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
Starfish have arms, but no legs. They have feet, but no toes. Starfish aren't fish, but they are living animals. In this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out classic, learn how starfish move, eat, and grow.
This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:
- hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classrooms
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- Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests
Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Author: Edith Thacher Hurd
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/03/2000
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.06h x 9.96w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9780064451987
Audience: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 41749 / Starfish
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2000 pg. 133
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 358 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 358 - Superior,Well Above Average
