About this book
Dr. Why-Animals is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Animals are fascinating creatures! In this book, Dr. Why answers all your questions related to animals such as why camels have humps and why giraffes are so tall.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 1475 words, 13 minutes |
| Categories | Science, Vocabulary |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Dr. Why-Animals with your child
Dr. Why-Animals opens up Science for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Dr. Why-Animals?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Dr. Why-Animals, readers find Science. Animals are fascinating creatures! The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Why is a dog's nose wet?”
Words to learn in this book
- tinkering: This is a casual way of saying Dr. Why was working in his lab studying and repairing things.
- mating: Animals come together to breed and produce a baby or many babies.
- "filaments.": A thin threadlike fiber, in this case found inside the gills of a fish.
- repels: To speed up.
- predator's: Animals that hunt and kill other animals for food.
- scarce: When there is a lack of something.
- conserve: To save and protect.
- metabolism: The chemical processes that happen inside a living being's body in order to maintain life.
- camouflage: To hide or disguise.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 1475 words, 13 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Match the Following activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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