Pass the Energy, Please!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–12 · 2000 · Est. 12 min read

Pass the Energy, Please!

Written by Barbara Shaw McKinney · Illustrated by Chad Wallace

Discover the fascinating web of life where every creature plays a vital role in the energy chain.

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32 pages· 1,385 words· Est. 12 min read
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In a vibrant world where every creature plays a role, explore the fascinating web of life. From tiny insects to mighty carnivores, each being passes energy in a unique way. Follow the journey of the green plant, the unsung hero, as it fuels the circle of life. This rhyming adventure reveals the intricate food chains that bind us all, sparking curiosity and appreciation for the natural world. How does each link in the chain sustain the next? Dive into this colorful tale and uncover the secrets of nature's energy flow.

From the publisher

Learning becomes fun with this book about the food chain and transfer of energy connecting all life on earth. Amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us and feel part of it all.Each of nature’s creatures “passes the energy” in its own unique way. In this upbeat rhyming story, the food chain connects herbivores, carnivores, insects and plants together in a fascinating circle of players. All beings on Earth from the anchovy to the zooplankton depend upon the green plant, which is the hero of the story. Barbara McKinney’s special talent shines again (see also A Drop Around the World) for being able to present the science curriculum so concisely, creatively, and cleverly.Great for anyone looking for books: to teach kids about the food web and transfer of energy.that make learning fun for kids home schooling!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,385
Reading age
6–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
1010L
Themes & topics
Books about natureBooks about the environmentBooks about ecologyBooks about science
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~X
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
57982
Publication
Published
March 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781584690023

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