Cicadas
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Cicadas

Written by Christina Leaf

Part of the Insects Up Close series

Discover the secrets of the loudest insect and its mysterious underground life.

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24 pages· 120 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· 420L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the world of cicadas, where males buzz loudly to attract mates and nymphs hide underground for up to 17 years. Uncover fascinating facts about their unique noisemakers, called tymbals, and explore the mysteries of their life cycle. What secrets do these noisy insects hold beneath the surface?

From the publisher

The last insect to need a megaphone would be a cicada. No bug is louder than a male cicada buzzing for a female! This title shouts cool cicada facts at kids, including that cicada noisemakers are called tymbals and that nymphs can stay underground for up to 17 years!

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
24
Words
120
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
420L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
192524
Publication
Published
August 1, 2017
Publisher
Blastoff! Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626176607
LCCN
2016055092

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