Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close cover

Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close

Author: Bishop, Nic

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.2
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4861
Points per Word 0.000206
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

The book "Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close" by Nic Bishop is a nonfiction guide that teaches young readers how to identify and observe various animals and insects found in their own backyards. The book provides detailed photographs and practical tips for studying creatures such as insects, spiders, and other small animals in their natural habitats. It is designed for children in grades K-3 and serves as an introduction to backyard nature exploration.

Quick Summary

Kids get to become backyard detectives, turning their own yards into exciting exploration zones where every leaf and rock could hide a creature waiting to be discovered. The book gives young explorers hands-on tips for spotting ants, beetles, butterflies, and other tiny creatures, making readers feel like real scientists on a mission in their own neighborhoods. If your kid loves the Magic School Bus or enjoys flipping over rocks to see what's underneath, they'll be obsessed with this interactive guide that makes backyard adventures feel like treasure hunts. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about nature and love discovering The Secret Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper a Wimpy Kid: Partypooperdrian Mole, Aged 13-3/4 lives of insects and animals.