Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1586
Points per Word
0.000315
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Animal Homes and Hangouts, written by Louise Spilsbury with coauthor Richard Spilsbury, takes readers on a tour of diverse animal dwellings such as prairie dog burrows, beaver lodges, and chimpanzee nests. The book explains why each species chooses a particular location and how the structure of its home aids survival. Designed for students in grades 3 through 8, the text combines high-interest facts with vivid photographs to explore the relationship between animals and their habitats.