How the Birds Got Their Colours
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2017

How the Birds Got Their Colours

By Helen Chapman

Book #13 in the Collins Big Cat series

Discover how animals gained their unique traits in these Australian creation tales.

32 pages
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Journey into the enchanting world of Australian creation stories, where the koala's missing tail, the kangaroo's pouch, and the vibrant colors of birds are revealed. These traditional tales invite young readers to explore and evaluate the myths and legends that shape cultural heritage. What secrets do these stories hold about the natural world and its creatures? Uncover the mysteries and marvel at the wonders of these timeless narratives.

From the publisher

A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tale, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: Traditional tales from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
7–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about AustraliaBooks about culture
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.1
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
April 1, 2017
Publisher
Collins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780008179342

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