Animals Born Alive and Well cover

Animals Born Alive and Well

Author: Heller, Ruth

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 275
Points per Word 0.001818
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

The book Animals Born Alive and Well is an educational picture book that introduces young readers to mammals. It features over 80 clearly labeled species of mammals, including animals from land, sea, and air, as well as wild, tame, and prehistoric mammals. The book explains that mammals are animals with fur or hair who nurse their young and give birth to live young.

Quick Summary

This book turns mammal facts into a hilarious treasure hunt, revealing why humans belong to this furry club and what makes a dolphin different from a fish. Kids will giggle at the cartoon-style pictures while learning mind-blowing facts like how some mammals lay eggs anyway, making this the perfect pick for young scientists who love "did you know" moments. If your kid devores "The Dog Book" or any animal encyclopedia but wants something shorter and sillier, this delivers the same wild facts in a bite-sized package. Perfect for early readers in grades K-2 who are starting to explore nonfiction and want to impress their friends with cool animal knowledge.