Hippopotamus Calves

by Susan H Gray

Overview

The 21st Century Basic Skills Library helps young readers develop fluency as they learn about the world around them. books are for readers with beginning reading skills. They contain 75-100 words. Simple, short sentences using many short vowel words comprise the text. Words and illustrations are familiar to young readers. Four to six content words are included. books are for readers with intermediate reading skills. They contain 100-150 words. Words become more challenging, but there are very few complicated word patterns. Most words and illustrations are familiar to young readers. Six to eight content words are included to expand vocabulary and reading skills. books are for readers with independent reading skills. They contain 150-200 words. Longer sentences and more complicated word patterns comprise the text. Some words and illustrations may reach beyond background knowledge. Eight to ten content words are included to expand vocabulary and reading skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534158931
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	21st Century Basic Skills Library: Level 3: Babies at the Zoo
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	460L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Susan H. Gray has a master's degree in zoology. She has written more than 150 reference books for children and especially loves writing about animals. Susan lives in Cabot. Arkansas, with her husband, Michael, and many pets.

Table of Contents

Hungry Hippos 5

Slime! 13

Baby Hippo Grows Up 17

Find Out More 22

Glossary 22

Home and School Connection 23

Fast Facts 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 1–2—General animal information is paired with specific facts about babies in these animal profiles. Readers learn a bit about where and how the animals live in the wild; the focus shifts to zoo life about halfway through. Basic physical traits and behaviors are described, with some emphasis on how mother and child interact. Photos include adults and their young. These reveal the cuteness of the babies while also providing some pleasing visual examples of their behaviors, such as a sleeping joey and a wobbly giraffe. Newborn animals are not shown, though some of the physical characteristics at birth are described. Most books include at least one photograph of a zookeeper interacting with the animal. Occasional questions to the reader provide a mildly interactive element, but these are sometimes too vague to connect strongly. VERDICT Some appeal for browsers.

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