Iguanas - by Alissa Thielges (Paperback)

About the Book

"A search-and-find book about iguanas reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of animals in their natural rainforest habitat captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about life science for kindergartners and first graders"--

Book Synopsis

Iguanas--large lizards with even larger tails. Developing readers learn about these big reptiles in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Iguanas are colorful creatures that blend in with their rainforest environment. They use their large tails to ward off attackers. Early readers will discover key characteristics of this reptile. A search-and-find feature reinforces new vocabulary like spikes and dewlaps, while close-up images of iguanas in their natural rainforest habitat captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about life science for kindergartners and first graders.

Review Quotes

"Rainforests play host to creatures of all shapes and sizes, and iguanas are some of the many animals who call the rainforest home. In this book, very young readers are introduced to iguanas and their more obvious visual and behavioral qualities. From the spines on their backs to the dewlap beneath their chin, from defensive techniques to how they protect their eggs, this text offers tangible information about iguanas that is presented in an accessible way. Very few words are used throughout the book, and these words are incorporated into short, direct sentences that appear in condensed groups on each spread. There is frequent repetition within the book, as well, which helps both young children and emerging readers to connect with this more scientific, nonfiction text. At the beginning of the book, readers are invited to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the pages to find four specific images that correspond to new vocabulary introduced within the text. At the end, the solutions are provided to support readers' learning and ensure they have made the appropriate observations. Bright colors and vivid, detailed photographs make the iguana come to life and step off the page into readers' minds. These images are the primary focus of each spread, and the text supports what readers are observing with their eyes. Additionally, both the text itself and featured new vocabulary are set into shapes of different colors to draw attention to them and away from the corresponding picture. Part of the Spot Rainforest Animals series, this book is an excellent introduction to the nonfiction genre for very young readers. It is a positive addition to library collections for young children. Grades pre-K to K." --Children's Literature

"Fact-filled, beautifully photographed introductions to STEM topics, including global biomes and familiar and lesser-known animals." --School Library Journal

"Recommended for schools and public libraries to promote STEM learning for young students. Hand to animal lovers who'll learn a lot about some favorite-creatures, and meet some new ones, too." --School Library Journal