Why We Live Where We Live
Why We Live Where We Live
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Why We Live Where We Live

Written by Kira Vermond & illustrated by Julie McLaughlin
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6 - 12
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48
Page count
930L
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Sep 9, 2014
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Why do you live where you do? The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem. Why that house? Why this community? Why do cities sprout where they do? And what makes living there even possible? Geography, topography, climate, landscape, food, politics, economics, and more all play a role in how we choose the place we call home. This book takes readers on a tour of various ways humans adapt to our environments – or change them to suit our needs. It considers the big picture – we live on Earth because it has a breathable atmosphere – right down to the little things, like friendly neighbors, that simply make us happy. Why We Live Where We Live looks back in history at the transition from nomadic hunting to farming and the rise of cities following the Industrial Revolution. It also looks ahead to anticipate new concerns: how will climate change and rising water affect people who live near the ocean? Can humans survive in space? This comprehensive, cross-curricular resource will equip readers with solid background in human habitation and context about their place on the planet. Grade: 5Fountas & Pinnel: TLexile Measure: 930LCommon Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4,4a,4c,6CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.5.3,3a,4,4a,4cCCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2,2a,2b,2d,2e,4,7,8,9b,10

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781771470810
    Publication Date
    September 9, 2014
    Publisher
    Owlkids
    Page Count
    48
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    930L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6.1

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