Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
226
Points per Word
0.002212
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Pebble Plus; Pets Up Close
Description
The book "Pet Parrots Up Close" by Dubke and Karon uses photographs and simple text to introduce young readers to the anatomy of pet parrots. It shows how parrots use their eyes, beaks, wings, and feathers to perform actions such as winking, squawking, and gliding. Each page highlights a different body part, explaining its function and how it helps the bird in everyday life. Designed for children in grades K-3 with a reading level of 2.2, the text supports early readers in learning about the characteristics and behavior of pet parrots.