Nature's Superheroes
Series of 5 titles
Did you know mound ants can lift 5,000 times their own weight? Or that chameleons can quickly change color? Each book in Nature’s Superheroes highlights a specific animal, discussing the special abilities or characteristics the animal has, the biological adaptations that allow for the abilities, and how the animal uses its “superpower.” Bright, full-color photographs and infographics complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Includes diagrams, glossary, and index.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | Beginning Readers, STEM |
| Subject | Animals, Science and Math, STEM |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Publisher | Jump! |
| Imprint | Pogo Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2018-01-01 |
| Dewey | 595.7-599.35 |
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| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9 |
| Lexile | 490-560 |
| Guided Reading Level | J |
| ATOS Reading Level | 2.7-2.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents |
Reviews
Series Made Simple
Fascinating facts and appealing photographs introduce animals with extraordinary abilities. Most of the text focuses on a few particular aspects of the featured animal, such as the hummingbird’s ability to fly, go into torpor, and find nectar. Lucidly written paragraphs identify different traits and explain how they help the creature. A chapter on chameleon colors includes information about reflective cells, body temperature, and visual communication. Abilities that apply to a specific species, such as weaver ants’ “superglue,” are noted. Photographs are large and clear, and most depict the animal showing off the relevant characteristic, from a hummingbird hanging upside down in torpor to honeypot ants storing nectar. Simple sentence structure keeps the text accessible for younger readers, and a captioned, full-body diagram reinforces the content. VERDICT The combination of text, visuals, and subject matter offers high appeal for middle elementary grade readers.