Ready, Set . . . Wait! What Animals Do Before a Hurricane

Hurricane . . . just the word brings to mind the power of these natural disasters. Humans watch the news and know of impending arrival. We board up windows and gather supplies. We might huddle in our homes or go inland. Then we wait for the storm to arrive. But what do wild animals do? Do they know when a storm is coming? If so, how do they prepare? This book explains how nine animals sense, react, and prepare for a hurricane. Based on research or observations, the brief portraits are explained in simple, poetic language for children of all ages. This nonfiction picture book with a cuddle factor includes a 6-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 50-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Ready, Set . . . WAIT! is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing, LLC
Published: 08/10/2010
ISBN: 9781607180722
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.70w x 0.50d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 09/01/2010 pg. 140
Booklist 12/01/2010 pg. 51

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 138019 / Ready, Set...Wait! What Animals Do Before a Hurricane
Reading Level: 3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5