Flashing Fireflies

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Backyard Critters

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

Explore the fascinating life of fireflies, including information about their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and their unique way of communicating. The book’s captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the colorful photos, and helpful chapter headings aid readers in locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Science
Category Animals
Copyright 2017
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand First Step Nonfiction
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2016-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.6
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF003120, JNF051150
Dewey 595.76/44
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.25 x 7
Lexile 410
Guided Reading Level J
Features Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Author: Laura Hamilton Waxman

Laura Hamilton Waxman lives in Minnesota and has written many nonfiction books for young readers.

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 — Backyard Critters

Engage young readers with basic yet astounding scientific facts about the tiny creatures that live in backyards and parks across the country. Caption call-outs highlight key visual details in the books’ eye-catching images, and informative chapter headings assist emergent readers… View available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“Well-organized information and solid . . . photographs make this series an additional choice for younger readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple