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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013 · Est. 28 min read-aloud
Scorpions!
By Laurence Pringle, Meryl Learnihan Henderson (Illustrator)
Part of the Strange and Wonderful series
Discover the misunderstood world of scorpions beyond their feared sting.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings
32 pages· 3,609 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Uncover the secrets of scorpions, creatures often feared yet misunderstood. With only a few dozen species posing danger to humans, explore their fascinating life cycle, unique body structure, and diverse habitats. This captivating journey reveals the true nature of these enigmatic arachnids, challenging perceptions and showcasing their role in the natural world. Dive into the Strange and Wonderful series to see scorpions in a new light.
From the publisher
We have been taught to fear scorpions in any form. But scorpions usually sting either to subdue their prey or to protect themselves. In fact, Earth has two thousand scorpion species, but only a few dozen are deadly to humans. With vivid descriptions of scorpions’ life cycle, body structure, habits, and habitat and beautiful, realistic illustrations, this new entry in the popular Strange and Wonderful series explores one of nature’s feared and misunderstood creatures.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 3,609
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC920L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.7
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 159930
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Astra Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781590784730
- LCCN
- 2013931088
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