A Sparrow's Disappearing Home
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

A Sparrow's Disappearing Home

Written by Mary Ellen Klukow · Illustrated by Albert Pinilla

A sparrow seeks a new home amidst habitat threats. Can she survive?

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24 pages· 556 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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A saltmarsh sparrow embarks on a perilous journey to find a new home as her habitat dwindles. Facing threats from glass buildings and predators, her survival hangs in the balance. Will she find a safe haven with the right plants, or will her species face extinction? Discover the challenges she encounters and learn how small actions can make a big difference in protecting these vulnerable creatures. This narrative nonfiction offers insights into habitat changes and practical steps to help songbirds thrive.

From the publisher

Animals face scary challenges every day! These narrative nonfiction books focus on describing the changes to animals habitats that affect the animal’s way of life-or even puts their species at risk of dying out! Readers will learn about the reasons for changes in habitats that affect animals and small steps they can take to help protect them. A saltmarsh sparrow is looking for a new place to live after not finding enough food in her current location. She needs to find a place with the right plants and must avoid running into glass buildings and loose pets on the beach. Will the sparrow survive and find a new home? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help songbirds, further resources, and a glossary.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
556
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about science and natureBooks about conservationBooks about animal homesBooks about endangered species
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503011
Publication
Published
August 20, 2019
Publisher
Amicus Ink
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781681524900

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