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Writing Connection
Ask children to think of an animal they find fascinating that isn’t included in Wonders of Nature. Ask them to write several interesting facts about that animal. Ask them to answer these questions as part of the description:
What does this animal eat? Where does it live? Does anything hunt this animal as food? Is this animal active during the daytime or at night? Where can a person go to see this animal?
Science Connection
This book offers an opportunity to introduce children to the concept of classification in the animal kingdom. The various groups of animals, such as mammals, birds, fish, insects, and reptiles, all have unique features as well as some features they share. This is a topic that they will learn about in greater depth as they grow older, but Wonders of Nature can provide a fascinating introduction to this topic.
Reading Independently
Have children read the book independently or with a partner. You can also encourage them to read other books of their choice at the appropriate level.
Home Connection
Send the book home with children to read with a family member. Encourage them to tell family members about several of the animals in the book. They can create a list of the animals in the book, sorted by the category of animal, and ask family members to help them add other animals to each of the categories.
Assessment
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