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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Oscar and the Moth
Written and illustrated by Geoff Waring
Part of the Start with Science series
A curious kitten explores the mysteries of light and darkness with a wise moth.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 144 ratings
32 pages· 767 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Oscar the kitten is full of questions as he watches the sun set. Guided by Moth, he embarks on a journey to understand the wonders of light and darkness. From the sun and stars to fireflies and streetlights, Oscar learns about the diverse sources of light. Moth also reveals the secrets behind shadows and the arrival of night. Will Oscar's curiosity be satisfied, or will he discover even more mysteries? This engaging tale combines storytelling with science, sparking young minds to explore 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. As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night. Includes lesson summaries!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 767
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 120854
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2007
- First published
- January 2, 2006
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763635596
- LCCN
- 2007025611
- OCLC
- 144228097
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