Do You Know about Mammals?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have in common? They’re all mammals! But do you know what makes a mammal a mammal? Read this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects, reptiles, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series – part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Science
Category Animals
Copyright 2010
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2009-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.5
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003140
Dewey 599
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.5 x 10.25
Lexile 460
Guided Reading Level L
ATOS Reading Level 2.6
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 131023
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

Author: Buffy Silverman

Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from alligators to video games. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children's magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com.

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!

Lightning Bolt Books ® — Meet the Animal Groups

Perfect for animal lovers, these rich resources explore the six major classes of the animal kingdom. Each title in the series describes the basic physical features, behavior, and life cycle belonging to that class. View available downloads →

Awards

  • SSLI Book Award Honor Book, Commended, 2010

Reviews

Library Media Connection

“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.”
Library Media Connection

NSTA

“This colorful book provides a look at the world of mammals. Beginning with their characteristic hair or fur, the author talks about how this adaptation and others help mammals live. The author uses words and pictures to help children learn about mammals to support the goal of helping students understand the characteristics of living organisms. As high-interest nonfiction, this book pulls readers into the world of mammals.”
NSTA

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.”
School Library Journal