Backyard Habitats

Synopsis:

A Backyard Habitat takes children on a journey through their own backyards and teaches them about the many living things that are leading fascinating lives all around them. This informative book uses easy-to-read text to help children learn about the variety of plants and animals that survive in backyard habitats. Young readers will discover

• backyard food chains
• how migration and hibernation affect the animals living in a backyard at different times of the year
• how animals make homes in backyards

Educator & Series Information
A habitat is a natural area in which plants and animals live. Bobbie Kalman’s exciting series Introducing Habitats presents a variety of habitats in a simple way that very young readers will understand. From the exotic to the local, children will be delighted to learn about these habitats! Each book uses beautiful pictures, precise illustrations, and simple, straightforward text to teach young readers about basic concepts such as

• which plants and animals live in each habitat 
• the weather in each habitat 
• photosynthesis and adaptations

Reading Level: Gr. 1-2    Interest Level: Gr. K-3

Additional Information
32 pages | 8.50" x 9.50"