From the series Ancient Marine Life
Plesiosaurs
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series Ancient Marine Life
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
ReviewedPlesiosaurs lived more than 200 million years ago! What were their lives like as they swam through the world’s ancient oceans? This hi/lo title explores that question through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about Plesiosaurs’ body parts, favorite foods, behaviors, and more. Features map the prehistoric world, compare Plesiosaurs’ sizes, show off favorite foods, and more. The book ends with a two-page profile that puts important information about Plesiosaurs in one place!
Prehistoric creatures of the ocean come to life in this new Hi-Lo series. Each title provides in-depth information on an early marine animal, with topics ranging from ichthyosaurs to sea scorpions to megalodons. The text, which includes one short, readable paragraph per page, is written at a second-grade reading level. The books are extremely informative despite the simple text, and are full of content on the underwater animal’s anatomy and unique features, diet, predators, and what their fossils reveal. Page layouts include appealing graphics and illustrations that highlight the unique features of each ancient creature. Text features, such as diagrams, size-comparison charts, maps, and time lines, enhance the content to deepen understanding for readers. The end includes a glossary, as well as additional online resources available via Bellwether’s online FactSurfer website. VERDICT Quality visual features combined with engaging text make this a strong choice for striving readers interested in prehistoric life.
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