Over on a Mountain
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Learning becomes fun in Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the World about the ecosystem on a mountain. Sung to the tune of “Over in the Meadow”, this informative and fun rhyming format and amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us!Discover twenty cool animals, ten great mountain ranges, and seven continents all in one story! And do it in the age-old style of children the world over–by clapping, counting, singing, and acting like . . . well, animals! What fun! Following the main story, this book is chock full of resources for parents and teachers, including facts about each of the animals featured (including the hidden animals) and about mountains. A simple world map makes it easy for children to locate the continents and the mountain ranges where the animals live. A “Tips from the Author” page has suggested activities and a “Tips from the Illustrator” page offers an interesting perspective from the artist, who created the illustrations using cut paper.Backmatter Includes: Further information about mountains and the animals in this book!Music and song lyrics to “Over on a Mountain” sung to the tune “Over in the Meadow”!
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Marianne Berkes has spent much of her life as a teacher, children’s theater director and children’s librarian. She knows how much children enjoy “interactive” stories and is the author of many entertaining and educational picture books that make a child’s learning relevant. Reading, music, theater, gardening, and cooking have been a constant in Marianne’s life. Her books are inspired by her love of nature. Marianne hopes to open kids’ eyes to the magic found in our natural world. She now writes full time. An energetic presenter at schools and conferences, Marianne believes that “hands on” learning is fun. Her website is www.MarianneBerkes.com.
Jill Dubin’s whimsical art has appeared in over 30 children’s books. Her cut paper illustrations reflect her interest in combining color, pattern and texture. She grew up in Yonkers, New York, and graduated from Pratt Institute. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia, including two dogs that do very little but with great enthusiasm.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781584695189
- Publication Date
- March 1, 2015
- Publisher
- Dawn Publications (CA)
- Page Count
- 32
- Words Per Page
- 14
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 6 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2014031422
- Lexile® Level
- 690L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~P
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3.1
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 174226
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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