The world is full of powerful animal predators. From reptiles with sticky tongues to birds with sharp talons, dangerous creatures have special ways to hunt down their prey. These hi-lo adventures are a perfect way to discover what makes animals amazing predators. Struggling readers in grades 3 through 5 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 1st and 2nd grade reading level.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| BISACS | JNF003000, JNF000000 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Powerful Predators |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| ISBN | 9798889165729, 9798889168829, 9798889168836 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted eBook, Savings Bundle |
| Author | Mignonne Gunasekara, Charis Mather |
Reviewed on 1 April 2024
Each title in this series introduces eight separate examples of predators from the animal group. Two-page spreads include descriptive titles emphasizing the dangerous aspect of the creature, such as “Lethal Lions” (Mammals) and “Killer King Cobras” (Reptiles). A few sentences focus almost exclusively on the ways that each animal hunts and the qualities that help them succeed. Usually there is just enough information in the brief text to introduce the animal, though in some cases readers do not learn what the predator actually hunts (for example, Birds, Mammals). A large photo on each page, set in a jagged-edged frame with claw marks in the background, depicts the predator fairly effectively. Most images capture features that help the animal hunt, though many do not show them interacting with prey.
VERDICT: Appealing introductions to younger browsers.
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