Desert Digits
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 28 min read-aloud

Desert Digits

Written by Barbara Gowan · Illustrated by Irving Toddy

Part of the America by the Numbers series

Explore Arizona's wildlife, landscapes, and culture through numbers and poetry.

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40 pages· 3,626 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud· ~980L
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Bookroo's summary

Journey through Arizona's diverse landscapes, from lush forests to vast deserts, with 'Desert Digits.' Discover the state's unique wildlife, including scorpions and hummingbirds, and learn about Native American traditions. Experience adventures like panning for gold and rafting the Colorado River. Through numbers and poetry, uncover the secrets of Arizona's geography, history, and culture. How tall do cacti grow? What's the right way to make a tortilla? Dive into the wonders of Arizona and find out.

From the publisher

Topics such as the insects, mountain peaks, saguaro, coyotes, cacti, and more found in Arizona are introduced using numbers and poetry combined with detailed expository text for more in-depth information.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
3,626
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~980L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.5
F&P level
~W
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
109375
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
First published
August 31, 2006
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781585361625
LCCN
2006002299
OCLC
63195888

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