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Ladybugs

Red, Fiery, and Bright

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Enter the magical realm of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. From Mia Posada, the author/illustrator of the acclaimed Dandelions, comes another delightful look at nature. Uncover the tiny world of the ladybug through vivid illustrations and words, along with a special section featuring fun ladybug facts.

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978-1-57505-186-4
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books, Science
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Publication Date 2002-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003120
Dewey 595.76'9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level M
ATOS Reading Level 4.1
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 58926
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Awards and Reviewed

Awards

  • National Outdoor Book Awards Honorable Mention, Commended, 2002
  • SSLI Book Award Best Book, Winner, 2002
  • Notable Award ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award Notable, Runner-up, 2002
  • Notable Award NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, Winner, 2002

Reviews

School Library Journal

“This is an informative study in a whimsical, colorfully illustrated package filled with close-ups. A fun, cheery addition for early reader science collections.”
—School Library Journal

The Horn Book Guide

“Full-bleed, boldly colored art complements the brief text.”
—The Horn Book Guide

The Science Teacher

“A colorful description of the ladybug’s life cycle, depicted in beautiful illustrations and expressed in poetic verse.”
—The Science Teacher