This Little Explorer: A Pioneer Primer
This Little Explorer: A Pioneer Primer
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This Little Explorer: A Pioneer Primer

Written by Joan Holub & illustrated by Daniel Roode
Part of the This Little Primer Book Series
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3 - 5
Reading age
26
Page count
~491L
Lexile measure
Sep 27, 2016
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Follow the journey of notable explorers throughout history in this toddler-size biographical compilation.

Travel through time with pioneering explorers of ocean, land, sky, and space in this informative, engaging board book. This title is refreshingly substantial and goes above and beyond many other books for babies and toddlers, which consist too often of basic numbers, colors, and ABCs. While there is no particular story line, the biographical blurbs appear in chronological order starting with the earliest featured explorer, Leif Erikson. General facts are taught about each explorer including their name, where they explored and who they were with. Unlike some history books for children that can be quite dense (borderline dull), this book’s perfect rhymes and metered cadence make it a fun, flowing read. But don’t assume the readability means it’s light on substance—even adults will learn something new and will find it a joy to read and re-read. The rhyme portion of each page may be enough for little ears, but additional information is included on the opposite page, so as the child grows, the book has more to give. The illustrations are in bright and cheery colors. They’re also simple, which matches the tone of the simplified explanations about each pioneer. The last page of the book is dedicated to 11 more explorers to encourage more learning and research. Six of these are female explorers, and it would have been nice to see more of them in the full page featurettes.

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Topics

journeys and voyagesdiversityfemale role models  explorersvikingstravel  exploration and discovery

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Book Details

ISBN
9781481471756
Publication Date
September 27, 2016
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Page Count
26
Audience
Board
Reading Age
3 - 5 years
Est. Lexile® Level
~491L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~M
ATOS® Book Level
3.3
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
503500
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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