Plants and the Environment

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Ecology

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

An engaging look at the ways that plants interact with people and animals.

Format Your Price Add
978-0-8225-8617-3
$6.99
978-0-7613-3991-5
$26.99
Available at all major wholesalers and distributors. Save 25% when you buy direct!
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Science
Copyright 2008
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand First Step Nonfiction
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2008-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.2
Reading Counts! Points 1.0
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF037020, JNF037030
Dewey 581.7
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6 x 7
Lexile 470
Guided Reading Level I
ATOS Reading Level 2.2
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 118942
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Fast facts, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo glossary, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Jennifer Boothroyd

Jennifer Boothroyd taught elementary school for many years. She currently helps visitors explore the outdoors at a local nature center. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, taking pictures, and traveling. She is a huge Disney geek and loves planning trips to Walt Disney World for her friends and family.

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!

First Step Nonfiction — Ecology

Explore the concept of interdependence of life with young readers. Each of these engaging, photographic books looks at how people, plants, and animals need a healthy environment—and each other—to survive. View available downloads →

Reviews

Library Media Connection

“The photos are engaging, interesting, and, where appropriate, contain many children.”
Library Media Connection

NSTA

“The many components of good informational books at this level will encourage skill building and scientific curiosity at the same time.”
NSTA Recommends

Science Books & Films

“This set would be a great addition to any classroom or library trying to expose students around kindergarten age to beginning concepts in science.”
Science Books & Films