Creatures of the Night Series

Book Information:

Maximus, Sophia. Badgers in the Dark. .2013. 24 pp. $22.6 hc. Gareth Stevens Publishing. 9781433964800.

Grade Level:

Recommended grade level 1-3

Creatures of the Night shows characteristics specific animals that are most active at night; badgers, bobcats, foxes, hedgehogs, raccoons, and tarsiers. Each book in the series has a table of contents, glossary, index, and recommendations to get more information about the animals through books and websites. Each book in the series provides descriptions of the animal, its habitat, defense strategies, daily activities, family interactions and the origin of their name.  The words that are shown in the glossary are bolded within the text to help students become aware of their importance. The series also include great variety of high quality pictures that show the animal in their natural habitats and stages of life. The author choices straightforward terminology and simple sentences that makes it easier for students to interpret and understand facts without feeling overwhelmed. This series is engaging, and easy to read and understand, which makes its perfect to introduce students to new ideas of creatures that thrive in the night.

Highly Recommend.

Byline Information:

Kristian Komisar, Home Instructor, Pine Plains Central School District, NY

Rating:

4.5 out of 5. 

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