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In My Backyard
Contributor(s): Giogas, Valarie (Author), Zecca, Katherine (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0977742318 ISBN-13: 9780977742318
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2007
Annotation: Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk called and what is the name of its family group? This clever, rhythmic story tells us just that! Counting from one to ten, familiar backyard animals are introduced by baby and family group name. Each stanza also tells a bit more about each animal by providing clues as to what they eat, how they sound or where they live. The ?For Creative Minds? section includes more animal fun facts, information on keeping a nature journal and how to watch for wildlife in your own backyard.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General

Dewey: 591.5

LCCN: 2006940900

Age Level: 3-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 600 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Physical Information: 0.37" H x 8.88" W x 10.22" L (0.89 lbs) 32 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2007 pg. 554
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 108
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 300 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Science Books & Films 11/01/2007 pg. 243

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 115948
Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

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Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk called and what is the name of its family group? This clever, rhythmic story tells us just that Counting from one to 10, familiar backyard animals are introduced by baby and family group name. Each stanza also tells a bit more about each animal by providing clues as to what they eat, how they sound or where they live. The -For Creative Minds- section includes more animal fun facts, information on keeping a nature journal and how to watch for wildlife in your own backyard.

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