- A great resource for reports on animals.
- A complete glossary of important words to know is included, and key words appear in boldface in the text for easy reference.
- Meets Reading First: initiative.
Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Science Standards
Life Science
- C-1. The Charateristics of Organisms: a. Organisms have basic needs.
- C-2. Life Cycle of Organisms: a. Plants and animals have life cycles that include being born, developing into adults, reproducing, and eventually dying.
- C-3. Organisms and the Environment: c. All organisms cause changes in the environments where they live.