Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
50
Points per Word
0.01
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
The book introduces young readers to fireflies, exploring their physical characteristics such as their color, body shape, and the bioluminescent "lantern" that allows them to produce light. Through simple text and photographs, the book presents information about how fireflies behave and live in their natural environment. The book is designed for beginning readers at a first-grade reading level.