I, Fly
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

I, Fly

By Bridget Heos, Bridget Heos, Jennifer Plecas (Illustrator)

A fly defends its species in a fun, fact-filled classroom debate.

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48 pages· 1,165 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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In a lively classroom presentation, a fly passionately argues why flies are cooler than butterflies. With fascinating facts and quirky habits, this charming insect aims to win over a group of curious, yet squeamish, kids. Will the fly's enthusiasm and unique perspective change their minds about these often-overlooked creatures? Discover the surprising world of flies through this entertaining and educational journey.

From the publisher

Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly’s measly five to twelve times. Their babies—maggots—are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn’t want to study an insect like that?

In an unforgettably fun, fact-filled presentation, this lovable (and highly partisan) narrator promotes his species to a sometimes engrossed, sometimes grossed-out, class of kids.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,165
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about scienceBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about science and natureBooks about technologyBooks about the life cycle
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
173356
Publication
Published
January 1, 1960
First published
March 10, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805094695

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