Sale price
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Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night
Ages 6–9 · 2010
Bookroo's summary
Dive into a world of creepy, crawly fun with a collection of poems celebrating the delightful nastiness of bugs. From the buzzing annoyance of mosquitoes to the industrious nature of termites, each poem offers a playful glimpse into the lives of these infamous insects. With vibrant illustrations and intriguing facts, this collection is perfect for young poetry fans and budding entomologists eager to explore the hidden wonders of the insect world. What secrets do these tiny creatures hold, and how do they impact our everyday lives? Discover the answers within these pages.
From the publisher
A collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today’s most beloved children’s poets This tribute to the delightful nastiness of bugs features sixteen poems by accomplished children’s poets, including Marilyn Singer, J. Patrick Lewis, and Rebecca Andrew Loescher. From “Ode to a Dead Mosquito” to “Termite Tune,” this brightly illustrated, kid-friendly collection riffs on the details of the world’s most infamous insects. Fun facts about the featured creatures round out this sure bet for poetry fans and bug enthusiasts alike.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,616
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 870L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 151343
Publication
- Published
- March 15, 2012
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803737167
- LCCN
- 2011021947
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