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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003 · Est. 25 min read-aloud
I Wonder Why Stalactites Hang Down
By Jackie Gaff
Part of the I Wonder Why series
Discover the mysteries and wonders hidden within caves and caverns.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings
32 pages· 3,217 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the depths of the earth and uncover the secrets of caves. Explore intriguing questions like who buried their dead in caves and what creatures thrive on bat guano. This fascinating journey reveals the wonders of stalactites, stalagmites, and the twilight zone, answering the questions that captivate curious minds about the subterranean world. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the hidden marvels beneath our feet.
From the publisher
“Where is the twilight zone?,” “Who buried their dead in caves?,” and “What insects feed on bat guano?” are some of the questions answered in this lively look inside caves. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from caves, chambers, and caverns to stalactites and stalagmites, this new addition to the popular I Wonder Why series answers the questions that intrigue kids most about every type of subterranean space.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 3,217
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~910L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 70281
Publication
- Published
- April 25, 2003
- Publisher
- Kingfisher
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780753455739
- LCCN
- 2002043314
- OCLC
- 51330455
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