Here Come the Humpbacks!
Here Come the Humpbacks!
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Here Come the Humpbacks!

Written by April Pulley Sayre & illustrated by Jamie Hogan
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
73
Words per page
790L
Lexile measure
Feb 1, 2013
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In this latest book by acclaimed science writer April Pulley Sayre, young readers follow along as a mother humpback whale and her calf make their annual trek from the warm waters of the Caribbean to their summer feeding grounds off the coast of New England and back again. Within this extraordinary story of migration, Sayre provides information about how humpback whales breathe, sing, and how they got their name–a secondary layer of text expands upon the more intricate details. But aside from the basics about the humpback whale species, HERE COME THE HUMPBACKS! also delves into the dangers these whales face–from other mammals and sea life such as hungry orcas, to man-made threats like pollution and giant ships. Jamie Hogan’s stunning, rich pastel illustrations complement Sayre’s text beautifully, and make this book a great choice for a read-aloud in the classroom, library, or at home.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781580894050
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2013
    Publisher
    Charlesbridge Publishing
    Text Details
    Display type set in Ogre by Australian Type Foundry. Text type set in Dante Mt by Monotype.
    Illustration Details
    Illustrations done in charcoal pencil and pastel-on-sanded paper.
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    73
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2012000785
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    1159796979
    Lexile® Level
    790L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    156601
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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