What Lives in a Shell?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

What Lives in a Shell?

By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Helen K. Davie (Illustrator)

Discover the secret homes of creatures living in shells.

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32 pages· 951 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Explore the hidden world of creatures that call shells home. From snails to turtles, each shell offers protection and a unique habitat. This engaging picture book invites young readers to uncover the mysteries of these natural shelters, with vivid illustrations and simple explanations. What secrets do these shells hold, and how do they safeguard their inhabitants? Dive into this fascinating exploration perfect for curious minds.

From the publisher

Read and find out about what lives in a shell in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.A house is a home for you, a nest is a home for a bird, and a cave is a home for a bear. But for some animals a shell is a home. Snails and turtles and crabs and clams all have shells that act as their homes and protect them from harm.This clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is a fascinating exploration of the many creatures that make a home in a shell. This picture book features beautifully accurate illustrations of the many types of shells–inside and out! Young readers will love exploring the fascinating homes of creatures like hermit crabs, scallops, and turtles.This is a Level 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids’ scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. 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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
951
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41751
Publication
Published
August 4, 2015
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062381965

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