The Cockroach
What's The Cockroach About
Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You’ll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that’s been around for over 335 million years! Fast cockroach facts: Distinctive trait: Flat and oval-shaped bodyDiet: Everything! (Especially if it’s greasy and sweet . . .)Special talent: RunningThe Cockroach covers lifestyle (cockroaches prefer the dark and only come out during the day when their colonies get big enough), anatomy (cockroaches have wings but rarely fly), habitat (they prefer heat to cold), life cycle (a female can give birth to up to 350 babies during her lifetime) and much more. Although silly and off-the-wall, The Cockroach contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.
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The Creative Behind the Book
Elise Gravel is an award-winning author and illustrator. Well known for her odd critters and unusual drawing style, Elise creates books that are popular with adults and children alike. In 2012 she won the Governor General’s Award for French-language illustration for La clé à molette. Elise lives in Montreal with her husband, two daughters and two cranky cats.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780735266445
- Publication Date
- February 9, 2021
- Publisher
- Tundra Books
- Original Publication Date
- February 9, 2021
- Page Count
- 32
- Word Count
- 572
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 6 - 9 years
- Lexile® Level
- 760L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 520078
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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