Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
217
Points per Word
0.002304
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
The book introduces young readers to swordfish, a large ocean fish known for its long, sharp bill that resembles a sword. It describes how their streamlined bodies help them swim quickly through the water at speeds up to fifty miles per hour. The simple text and photographs also explore the behavior and physical appearance of these fish.