Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1864
Points per Word
0.000268
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Zoologist Kara Hagedorn tells the story of Sunshine, a red-tailed hawk she adopted after the bird was shot and left incapable of surviving in the wild. A tender story emerges as Sunshine is given two fertile chicken eggs to hatch and care for.
Quick Summary
A brave red-tailed hawk who cannot fly becomes a mom to baby chicks in this heartwarming true story. Kids will giggle watching a fierce raptor gently sit on eggs and then teach her fluffy yellow chicks how to peck for food. If your child loves "The One and Only Ivan" or animal stories with unlikely friendships, they will be completely hooked. This 5.0 AR level book with 1864 words is perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who adore animal tales.