Daytime Nighttime
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2017

Daytime Nighttime

By Diane Lang, Andrea Gabriel (Illustrator)

Discover the secret lives of animals, active by day and night, throughout the year.

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32 pages
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Journey through the seasons with vibrant illustrations and rhymes, exploring the lives of 24 animals. From eagles fishing at dawn to bats feasting at dusk, each month reveals a day and night creature's unique habits. Dive into a world where cougars prowl snowy landscapes and squirrels gather acorns, sparking curiosity and appreciation for nature's wonders. Perfect for young explorers, this book offers engaging activities and insights for both kids and educators, making learning about nocturnal and diurnal animals an adventure.

From the publisher

Gorgeous, detailed artwork accompanies the information about the lives of animals throughout the seasons, revealing the diverse ways that some animals are active during at night while others are active during the day. If you are looking to find books for children about nocturnal animals that make learning fun, then this is perfect! Children in classrooms and at home will be inspired to appreciate the world around us!”While you are sleeping and when you arise, animals everywhere lead busy lives. Winter or summer, and all the year through, let’s take a look at what some of them do.” Eagles fish for breakfast, bats eat mouthfuls of mosquitoes, squirrels busily gather acorns, and cougars quietly prowl through snow. Diane’s delightful rhyming verses depict the diverse lives of two animals for each month of the year–one animal that’s active for time during the day and another active at nighttime, for a total of 24 fascinating critters. Andrea gives her water color paintings a stylized flair by employing her own unique digital technique.Backmatter Includes: Explore More for Kids: matching game with the animals in this book!Explore More for Teachers & Parents: Further information on the animals in this book. Activities and discussion for teachable moments.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD970L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about seasonsBooks about nocturnal animalsBooks about monthsBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.4
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
September 1, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781584696070

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