Killer Whale
The killer whale is one of the fastest mammals in the ocean. It moves through the water at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour--that's faster than a Bengal tiger runs. The killer whale's super speed helps it catch over 500 pounds of food a day! These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover in the world of these powerful ocean predators. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help killer whales reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the killer whale's top speed to that of other animals.
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
BISACS | JNF003000 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Copyright | 2011 |
Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
Series | Blink of an Eye: Superfast Animals |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Dimensions | 10 x 8 |
ISBN | 9781936087921, 9781936088713, 9781617720833 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Unlimited Access eBook, Savings Bundle |
Dewey | 599.53'6 |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.3 |
Guided Reading Level | L |
Lexile Reading Level | 590 |
Scholastic Reading Counts Level | 4.7 |
AR Quiz Number | 139262 |
Author | Dawn Bluemel Oldfield |
Author/Illustrator biography |
Detailed maps |
Glossary of key words |
Index |
Table of contents |
Full-color photographs |