Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus
Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus
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Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus

Written and illustrated by Barbara Bash
Part of the Tree Tales Book Series
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6 - 10
Reading age
32
Page count
39
Words per page
~860L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 2002
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Documents the life cycle and ecosystem of the giant saguaro cactus and the desert animals it helps to support.

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Arizona  flowers and plantsscience and nature

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Book Details

ISBN
9781578050857
Publication Date
September 1, 2002
Publisher
Sierra Club Books For Children
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
39
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
6 - 10 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
88-4706
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
52612616
Est. Lexile® Level
~860L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~T
ATOS® Book Level
5.5
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
18274
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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