Spiders
Spiders
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Spiders

Written by Seymour Simon
Part of the Smithsonian-science Book Series
Paperback
$7.99
$7.59
6 - 10
Reading age
32
Page count
75
Words per page
~811L
Lexile measure
Oct 16, 2007
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They’re creepy, they’re crawly, and they’re absolutely fascinating! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon’s engaging narrative, combined with up-close, visually arresting photographs give the readers an insider’s look into the spiders’ world as they spin webs, capture prey, and mate. Find out how spiders are essential to the environment and why they don’t have to frighten you in this updated edition. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author’s note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780060891039
    Publication Date
    October 16, 2007
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2003
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    75
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    176629472
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~811L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    74176
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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