"Did you know that a black bear uses its long claws to dig up plants? Its claws can also be used to turn over logs. Find out more in Black Bear, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series"--Back cover.
Introduces emergent readers to robins' behaviors while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers.
"Readers will explore the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of the animals they might find in their own backyard. Each Backyard Animals title includes easy-to-read text, fun facts, and colorful photos"--.
Learn all about cardinals and their bright red feathers. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats, diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.