Kites

by Connor Stratton

Overview

This book gives fascinating facts about kites and their lives in the wild. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637381458
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	Birds of Prey
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hunting on the Fly 5

Chapter 2 Life in the Wild 11

Chapter 3 Long Tails, Long Wings 17

Chapter 4 How Kites Hunt 23

Comprehension Questions 28

Glossary 30

To Learn More 31

About the Author 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"Well-organized information and complementary visuals highlight these avian overviews....Appealing and informative introductions to the world of raptors." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

Gr 3–5—Well-organized information and complementary visuals highlight these avian overviews. An opening chapter describes a particular bird in pursuit of prey, with photographs showing flight and capture. Subsequent sections describe physical features, habitats, and behaviors. Information includes general facts that apply to all or most of the bird family, along with more specific data related to individual examples within the group. Species are identified in many of the photos, often in relation to facts from the text. In Falcons, for example, a description of the general wingspan range of falcons is coupled with a captioned photograph showing the impressive wings of the gyrfalcon, the largest species. Images are clear and nicely varied, ranging from smaller views set in circular frames to full spreads. VERDICT Appealing and informative introductions to the world of raptors.

School Library Journal