Under the Snow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Under the Snow

Written by Melissa Stewart · Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum

Discover how animals survive winter's snow and ice in hidden habitats.

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32 pages· AD780L
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When snow blankets the world, we retreat indoors, but what about the animals? Journey through forests and fields to uncover the secret lives of creatures beneath the snow. From burrowing mammals to hidden insects, each has a unique strategy for surviving the cold. This enchanting exploration reveals the wonders of winter wildlife, inviting young readers to imagine the vibrant life thriving just beneath the icy surface. With vivid illustrations, this book captures the magic and resilience of nature during the harshest season. What secrets lie under the snow?

From the publisher

A cozy look at the amazing ways animals behave and interact with their environments on a snowy day.

When snow falls, we go home where it is warm and safe. What about all those animals out there in the forests and fields? What do they do when snow blankets the ground? Award-winning science writer Melissa Stewart offers a lyrical tour of a variety of habitats, providing young readers with vivid glimpses of animals as they live out the winter beneath the snow and ice. Constance R. Bergum’s glowing watercolors perfectly capture the wonder and magic that can happen under the snow.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD780L
Themes & topics
Books about animal homesBooks about snowBooks about animalsBooks about winterBooks about zoology
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
131467
Publication
Published
October 1, 2019
First published
September 1, 2009
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781682631256

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