Safety on Your Bicycle cover

Safety on Your Bicycle

Author: Raatma, Lucia

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 344
Points per Word 0.001453
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833
Series Safety First!

Description

This book discusses the safety aspects of riding a bicycle, including such topics as helmets, equipment, traffic rules, hand signals, and visibility.

Quick Summary

For kids who are just getting the hang of riding a bike, this slim, brightly illustrated guide hits all the safety essentials without overwhelming them. It walks through helmet fitting, checking brakes, using hand signals, obeying traffic signs, and staying visible each tip presented with a simple picture and a short, kid-friendly explanation. The tone is upbeat and practical, and the story follows a young rider and their buddy as they practice the right moves and learn from a few close calls. Because the whole thing is only about 350 words, even reluctant readers can finish it in one sitting and feel confident about what they learned. If your child enjoyed the straightforward safety tips in other beginner bike books, they'll find this one just as helpful and a lot easier to read.