Walkingsticks
From the Series Insect World
In Walkingsticks, beginning readers will learn how walkingsticks hide from predators and find food to eat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of walkingsticks.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify a walkingstick's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about walkingsticks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Walkingsticks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Walkingsticks is part of Jump!'s Insect World series.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Jump!, Inc. |
| Imprint | Bullfrog |
| Series | Insect World |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Lexile | 330 |
| ISBN | 9781620311653 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Author | Mari Schuh |
| Dewey | 595.7 |
| Guided Reading Level | E |
| ATOS Reading Level | 0.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 171664 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Book Review
Highly engaging photography supports basic information, making this set a good fit for preschoolers and new readers. Short, simple sentences offer readability rather than drama; the excitement comes from the crystal-clear photographs. Large main images include full-body views and extreme close-ups that highlight different features of each insect. In Grasshoppers, for example, an up-close photo of a spitting grasshopper is followed by a riveting view of the insect’s takeoff, and another page turn captures it in mid-flight. Sequences in which larger animals threaten insects are less successful, since no true interaction is shown in the photos. For the most part, though, the use of minimal text and carefully selected, high-quality photographs is just right for the intended audience. VERDICT Wonderful choices for this age group. —School Library Journal
School Library Journal
Highly engaging photography supports basic information, making this set a good fit for preschoolers and new readers. Short, simple sentences offer readability rather than drama; the excitement comes from the crystal-clear photographs. Large main images include full-body views and extreme close-ups that highlight different features of each insect. In Grasshoppers, for example, an up-close photo of a spitting grasshopper is followed by a riveting view of the insect’s takeoff, and another page turn captures it in mid-flight. Sequences in which larger animals threaten insects are less successful, since no true interaction is shown in the photos. For the most part, though, the use of minimal text and carefully selected, high-quality photographs is just right for the intended audience. VERDICT Wonderful choices for this age group. —School Library Journal