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A Level Two reader, this inexpensive little book combines longer sentences and a familiar vocabulary with an investigation of what various animals eat. The first important bit of information the child learns is that there are herbivores or plant-eating animals, carnivores that eat meat, and finally omnivores—those creatures that eat both meat and plants.
Then the focus shifts to specific animals, such as plant-eating elephants, giraffes, sheep, cows, rabbits and squirrels. The meat-eaters include lions, sharks, eagles, frogs, and spiders. In the omnivore grouping are monkeys, bears, seagulls, woodpeckers, and people.
The last part of the book looks quickly at the different food chains found in the forest and the sea. Color photos are incorporated into the book along with a few drawings. Together, the total package of text and pictures is very appealing.
A nice combination of natural science and an early reader make this a book that works on a number of levels. A “Note to Parents” on the inside front cover offers a few tips to start the young reader off on the right foot and make the whole reading experience more enjoyable.
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What Animals Eat (Kingfisher Readers Level 2)