Starfish
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Starfish

Discover how starfish move, eat, and grow in the ocean's depths.

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40 pages· 475 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD170L
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the ocean's mysteries with starfish, creatures with arms but no legs, feet but no toes. Follow their journey as they glide and feel their way through the sea in search of food. Edith Hurd's poetic narrative, paired with Robin Brickman's vibrant watercolor collages, reveals the fascinating life of these unique sea stars. Explore how they move, eat, and grow, uncovering the secrets of these living animals. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the wonders beneath the waves.

From the publisher

Starfish have arms, but no legs. They have feet, but no toes. Starfish aren’t fish, but they are living animals. Kids learn how starfish move, eat, and grow in Edith Hurd’s poetic text, illustrated with Robin Brickman’s vivid watercolor collages. This is a Stage 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explains simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Let’s-Read-And-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
40
Words
475
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD170L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41749
Publication
Published
May 3, 2000
First published
January 1, 1962
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060283575

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