Monster Bug
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2004

Monster Bug

By Linda Hayward, Diane Palmisciano (Illustrator)

Part of the Science Solves It! series

Can shadows help Kyle outsmart his teasing siblings?

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32 pages
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Jenna and Kyle are tired of their older siblings' teasing. During a beach day, Kyle spots shadows and hatches a clever plan for payback. Armed with a flashlight and a lobster costume, he sets out to turn the tables. Will his scientific approach succeed? Dive into this STEM adventure where creativity meets science, and discover how shadows can be more than just dark shapes. Perfect for young readers eager to think like scientists and explore the wonders of the world around them.

From the publisher

Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5-8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Jenna and Kyle’s older siblings tease them constantly! After noticing shadows during a day at the beach, Kyle devises a plan to get back at the older kids. All it takes is a flashlight, a lobster costume, and a little creativity. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Shadows)

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about shadowsBooks about siblingsBooks about technologyBooks about cousinsBooks about teasing
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
76236
Publication
Published
January 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781575651354

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