Beluga Whale
What's that sea animal with the big forehead? It's a beluga whale! This large, white whale uses its hollow forehead to communicate with other whales. How? Beginning readers will learn the answer in this simple yet playful nonfiction text. They will also learn basic information about where belugas live, what they eat, and all about their peculiar bodies and behaviors. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| BISACS | JNF003000 |
| Genre | Beginning Readers, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Weird But Cute |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781627248518, 9781627249126 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book, Unlimited Access eBook |
| Dewey | 599.5'42 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.4 |
| Guided Reading Level | I |
| Lexile Reading Level | 510 |
| AR Quiz Number | 180712 |
| Author | Rachel Anne Cantor |
SLJ Review - Weird But Cute
This attractive set definitely leans more on the cute side than the weird. Each opening spread uses a variety of font styles to introduce the notable physical characteristics of the subject. Size, appearance, enemies, diet, and babies are covered. Angora, Gecko, and Tarsier make use of onomatopoeia. Overall the photos work well and include cut-outs, insets, and full-page images. A closing “More …” section gives three additional examples of animals with similar weird characteristics or other related species. The captioned photo glossaries occasionally struggle to illustrate complex verbs like grind (Angora), digest (Hedgehog), and poison (Pufferfish). VERDICT The variety of animals here makes this series a possibility for larger collections.
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