Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
887
Points per Word
0.000564
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
This book gives basic facts about the lives and behaviors of anteaters and depicts anteaters interacting with other animals native to the anteaters' habitat.
Quick Summary
Josh the Anteater follows a young anteater named Josh as he navigates his habitat, learning about survival while interacting with other native animals in the rainforest. The book teaches factual information about anteater behavior, diet, and the challenges of finding insects to eat while avoiding predators. If your kid likes the Magic Tree House series or National Geographic Kids books about wildlife, they'll love this blend of education and story. This book is ideal for kindergarten through third graders reading at an AR Level 4.0 who want to learn about animal habitats.