| Sturgeon Contributor(s): Hamilton, Sue L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1624034519 ISBN-13: 9781624034510 Publisher: A&d Xtreme OUR PRICE: $31.15 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Fish - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Size & Shape - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology |
| Dewey: 597 |
| LCCN: 2014932244 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Series: Xtreme Fish |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.1" W x 9.2" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 169606 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title introduces young readers to the sturgeon, also known as the "Living Fossil." Easy-to-read text examines the sturgeon's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the sturgeon's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially the unique plates that cover the fish's skin. Sturgeon prey is discussed, as are the sturgeon's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |