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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Oscar and the Frog
Written & illustrated by Geoff Waring
Part of the Start with Science series
Curious kitten Oscar discovers how life begins and grows at the pond.
32 pages· 794 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Oscar, a curious kitten, explores the mysteries of life at the pond. With Frog as his guide, he learns about the fascinating transformations of creatures like butterflies and ducks. How do living things begin, and why do they eat? Oscar's journey uncovers the wonders of growth and change in the natural world. Dive into this engaging tale that combines storytelling with science, sparking young minds to explore and question the world around them.
From the publisher
A first science book that introduce young readers to core science concepts through fresh, graphic illustrations, engaging stories, and supplemental activity suggestions. Oscar is a curious kitten, and at the pond he is full of questions about growing things. Luckily, Frog can help with the answers — after all, he’s gone through some impressive changes himself! From butterflies to ducks, plants to kittens like him, Oscar finds out how living things begin, why they eat, and how they grow. Includes lesson summaries! Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 794
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~401L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
5.5
“Factual book about how different animals and bugs come about. Striking illustrations and cute story.”
The Notorious RAD
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 120853
Publication
- Published
- September 25, 2007
- First published
- January 31, 2006
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763635589
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