A Sparrow's Disappearing Home

by Mary Ellen Klukow, Albert Pinilla (Illustrator)

Overview

Animals face scary challenges every day! These narrative nonfiction books focus on describing the changes to animals habitats that affect the animal's way of life—or even puts their species at risk of dying out! Readers will learn about the reasons for changes in habitats that affect animals and small steps they can take to help protect them. A saltmarsh sparrow is looking for a new place to live after not finding enough food in her current location. She needs to find a place with the right plants and must avoid running into glass buildings and loose pets on the beach. Will the sparrow survive and find a new home? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help songbirds, further resources, and a glossary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681524900
Publisher:	Creative Company, The
Publication date:	08/20/2019
Series:	Animal Habitats at Risk Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

K-Gr 3—Each title in this series follows an animal or a group in search of a new habitat. The present tense narrative describes the journeys, most of which include a bit of danger and some promising, but ultimately unsuitable possibilities, until the ideal site is finally located. The bumblebee scout, for example, encounters a neighborhood without flowers, a landscaper's pesticides, and a human who fears bees, then discovers a garden that fits perfectly. Some of the animals come across humans who are helping the environment, including scientists and habitat restorers. Appealing illustrations use a simple cartoon style to infuse a bit of personality into the animals without going too far. Animal and plant features are represented accurately. Each story ends with a gentle warning about the dangers of habitat damage, followed by suggestions of what people can do to help. VERDICT Effective use of illustrated narrative in animal nonfiction.

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