A Walk in the Tundra

From the Series Biomes of North America

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Take a walk on the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome on the top of the world, summer is short. How do plants and animals of the tundra live? Discover how they depend on each other for survival as you travel through this fascinating land.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Science
Copyright 2001
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint LernerClassroom
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2001-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051100, JNF051080
Dewey 577.5'86
Graphics 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8.5 x 9
Lexile 690
Guided Reading Level T
ATOS Reading Level 4.3
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 47356
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Maps, Pronunciation guide, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Rebecca L. Johnson

Rebecca L. Johnson writes award-winning nonfiction for children and young adults about scientific discoveries and the scientists who make them. She hopes her books will inspire new generations of scientists by introducing readers to some of the remarkable species with whom we share the planet. Learn more at www.rebeccajohnsonbooks.com.

Illustrator: Phyllis V. Saroff

Phyllis Saroff is a freelance illustrator located in Annapolis, Maryland. Her illustrations have been used in books and magazines for children, and her scientific illustrations appear on displays in wildlife management areas across the country. Phyllis also paints fine art and portraiture. She is represented by McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Biomes of North America

Kids can grab their notebooks and take a virtual tour through each biome, exploring the life cycles of plants and animals through this highly visual, unique series. View available downloads →

Reviews

Booklist

“This entry in the new Biomes of North America series has several particularly nice features: the glossary precedes the text, a map defines the location, and the good resources sections includes both books and Web sites. The writing style is lively. . .”
Booklist

School Library Journal

“A visually pleasing title with plenty of clear, colorful photographs of the biome’s flora and fauna throughout the year.”
School Library Journal