Animal Invaders: Creatures Causing Trouble

by Ginjer L. Clarke

Overview

Learn about invasive species and animals wreaking havoc in the wild, in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in animals and how they interact when forced to share space!

Did you know that wild boars originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!

With simple language and vivid photographs, Animal Invaders is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and some of the power struggles within it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593521953
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	11/14/2023
Series:	Penguin Young Readers Level 4 Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.31(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.39(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ginjer L. Clarke (she/her) writes fun, fact-filled nonfiction books about weird, wonderful stuff. Her books have sold a combined total of more than 3 million copies worldwide, have appeared on best-seller lists, and have been featured in book fairs and on reading lists. Ginjer loves to learn new things and is excited to take readers on journeys around the world to explore unique habitats and the animals, plants, and people who live there.

Ginjer is an experienced and entertaining presenter and has appeared at more than 150 elementary schools, regional reading and writing conferences, statewide book festivals, bookstores and libraries, and even a zoo. She is a graduate of James Madison University and lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, young son, and several silly-looking pets.

Editorial Reviews

09/01/2023

Gr 2–5—A beginning reader that presents a wide range of invasive species found in North America. The introduction gives readers background information about how certain species end up where they don't belong, and the subsequent chapters are divided into animal kingdom classes, including mammals, reptiles, and sea creatures. With each invasive creature, Clarke explains how they came to North America and the damage they do to the new ecosystems in which they find themselves. The reading level and writing style are appropriate for newly fluent readers who are becoming comfortable encountering novel vocabulary in the text. Several nonfiction text features, such as a table of contents, glossary, and bolded words, are missing. Pages are laid out so there isn't a wall of text, and the photographs are relevant and interesting. VERDICT Despite the lack of text features to help readers navigate the content, this is a great option for readers approaching fluency who are looking for an compelling nonfiction read.—Ellen Kleber

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