Way Out in the Desert
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Way Out in the Desert

Written by T.J. Marsh and Jennifer Ward · Illustrated by Kenneth J. Spengler

Discover desert creatures through a rhythmic counting adventure.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 235 ratings
20 pages· 390 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 590L
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Bookroo's summary

Journey into the Sonoran Desert with a rhythmic counting tale, where a mother horned toad and her little one lead you through a vibrant world. Meet charming animals and uncover hidden numerals in each illustration. Will you find all the desert's secrets while singing along?

From the publisher

This toe-tapping text will have you singing along with the lovable creatures of the desert in no time! Filled with vibrant illustrations of many of the charming plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home, Way Out in the Desert is a wonderful teaching tool that takes you on a trip down memory lane. If you remember singing Over in the Meadow as a child, now you can give your children their own memories of this timeless tune. So take a child on a trip where Way out in the desert having fun in the sun lived a mother horned toad and her little toady one…

At a glance
Format
Board book
Pages
20
Words
390
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about ArizonaBooks about counting and numbersBooks about infancyBooks about animalsBooks about deserts
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
2495
Publication
Published
July 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780873588027

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