Orangutans Build Tree Nests cover

Orangutans Build Tree Nests

Author: Raum, Elizabeth

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 366
Points per Word 0.001366
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

In this illustrated narrative nonfiction book, a mother orangutan builds a tree nest in a safe location for herself and her baby to sleep in. The story follows the orangutan mother and her infant as they settle into their nighttime resting place high in the trees. The book includes a range map showing where orangutans live, a hands-on building activity, a glossary, and additional resources for further learning.

Quick Summary

Imagine building your entire bedroom in a tree every single night, complete with a soft mattress made of leaves and branches. Kids will love The Amazing Adventures of Girl Wonder close-up photographs showing a mama orangutan carefully weaving branches and leaves together to create a cozy nest high in the jungle canopy, then snuggling up with her baby to sleep. If your little one is fascinated by animals and nature documentaries, this book is like getting a front-row seat to watch an orangutan architect at work. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are curious about how animals live and love seeing real photos of creatures in the wild.