Tiny Life on the Ground cover

Tiny Life on the Ground

Author: Wade, Mary Dodson

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 333
Points per Word 0.001502
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book presents an introduction to bacteria, providing descriptions of how bacteria live and grow on the ground.

Quick Summary

If you've got a kid who's constantly asking "why?" about the natural world, this little book is a great pick. "Tiny Life on the Ground" takes the idea of bacteria something that can sound scary and makes it approachable for early readers by showing what's actually happening in the dirt beneath their feet. At just 333 words and an AR level of 2.4, it's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are building confidence with reading on their own. Parents will appreciate that it sneaks in real science without getting bogged down in jargon, and the short length means even reluctant readers can finish it and feel accomplished. If your kid loves this, they'd probably also enjoy other simple science readers that make big concepts feel manageable for little minds.