Animal Feet cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 318
Points per Word 0.001572
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book describes the ways that some animals, such as ducks, caterpillars, geckos, flickers, and black bears, move from place to place.

Quick Summary

Got a kid who's always asking why ducks have such weird feet? "Animal Feet" by David M. Schwartz is a quick, bright read that packs a lot of fun animal trivia into just 318 words. It follows five creatures ducks, caterpillars, geckos, flickers, and black bears showing how each uses its feet to swim, crawl, climb, or dig, with simple, clear photos that make the ideas click for early readers. The language is straightforward enough for a newly independent reader, yet the facts are quirky enough to keep even reluctant readers interested. Parents will love that it's a low-stress, non-fiction pick that's perfect for a bedtime story or a classroom mini-lesson, and it never gets scary or overly detailed. If your child enjoyed the playful foot-focus of Dr. Seuss's "Foot Book," they'll find this a great next step for learning about animal adaptations.