Book details
It's a Good Thing There Are Snakes (Rookie Read-About Science: It's a Good Thing...)
Description
Snakes look scary. Some are even deadly. But snakes are helpful, too.Snakes hunt rats and other pests that harm crops and their venom is used to make medicine. Snakes are also food hawks, foxes, raccoons, and other animals. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
Age
6-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides informative content about snakes and their role in the ecosystem, which can enhance a reader's understanding of biodiversity and the importance of every species in maintaining ecological balance.
- Engaging for Children: As part of the 'Rookie Read-About Science' series, the book is designed to be accessible and engaging for young readers, with simple language and colorful illustrations that make learning about snakes fun and interesting.
- Overcoming Fear: By presenting factual information about snakes, the book helps to demystify these often-misunderstood creatures and can assist children in overcoming fears by replacing myths with knowledge.
- Promoting Conservation: Reading about how snakes are beneficial to the environment can foster a sense of respect and the need for conservation efforts to protect snakes and their habitats, encouraging young readers to become advocates for wildlife preservation.