Wild Places cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 877
Points per Word 0.00057

Description

Wild Places is a nonfiction reading book that presents facts about deserts, rainforests, mountains, and islands around the world. It includes colorful photographs and illustrations as well as a short story set in a wild place that is closer to the reader's own environment. Designed for older struggling readers at a reading level of 3.1, the book is part of the Thunderbolts series and aims to build vocabulary and comprehension about natural environments.

Quick Summary

Packed with vibrant wildlife photos, this little book lets kids journey through rainforests, deserts, oceans, and mountains without leaving home. Young readers will love discovering bizarre animals like poison dart frogs, spotting hidden creatures in stunning close-up pictures, and learning how nature survives in the toughest spots on Earth. If your kid likes the National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, they'll love this book. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about animals and love exploring nature.