Ichthyosaurs
From the Set Ancient Marine Life
The biggest Ichthyosaurs grew up to 85 feet long. They were as long as three school buses! Readers will learn this and more in this fact-filled title. Leveled text and colorful illustrations highlight the animal's body parts, favorite meals, common behaviors, and extinction. Special features include a size comparison, a diet graphic, a map of where a notable fossil was found, and more. The book ends with a full-spread profile that puts important information about Ichthyosaurs in one place!
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 7 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Dewey Number | 567.9 |
Lexile | 520L |
ATOS Reading Level | |
Guided Reading Level | O |
Language | English |
Publisher | Bellwether Media |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | 9798886871692 |
Copyright | 2023 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
SLJ Review of Ancient Marine Life
Prehistoric creatures of the ocean come to life in this new Hi-Lo series. Each title provides in-depth information on an early marine animal, with topics ranging from ichthyosaurs to sea scorpions to mega- lodons. The text, which includes one short, readable paragraph per page, is written at a second-grade reading level. The books are extremely informative despite the simple text, and are full of content on the under- water animal’s anatomy and unique features, diet, predators, and what their fossils reveal. Page layouts include appealing graphics and illustrations that highlight the unique feaures of each ancient creature. Text features, such as diagrams, size-comparison charts, maps, and time lines, enhance the content to deepen understanding for readers. The end includes a glossary, as well as additional online resources available via Bellwether’s online FactSurfer website. VERDICT Quality visual features combined with engaging text make this a strong choice for striving readers interested in prehistoric life.