Iguanas
From the Series My First Animal Library
In Iguanas, early readers will learn how iguanas search for food and escape from predators in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they observe a day in the life of an iguana.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify an iguana’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about iguanas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Iguanas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and index.
Iguanas is part of Jump!’s My First Animal Library series.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
| Category | Beginning Readers, STEM |
| Subject | Animals, STEM |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Jump! |
| Imprint | Bullfrog Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
Reviews
Series Made Simple
With simple sentences; sharp, uncluttered photos; and just a handful of facts, these animal profiles are generally on target for the intended audience of new readers. Each book narrates one day in the life of the animal, introducing basic behaviors within the story. Iguanas, for instance, mentions the importance of tails, scales, and other specifics, neatly reinforced by well-chosen photographs. The absence of details such as size and geographic range is appropriate, given the consistently simple vocabulary and minimal text. The daylong narrative format is not completely effective. While words describe a particular animal’s day, photos clearly depict several different species. Attempts at drama have limited impact because the described interactions with other animals, such as an eagle’s search for a sloth are obviously two separate, unrelated photographs. The set will answer only the most basic questions about these animals but should spark the interest of the youngest readers.
