If You Were a Parrot
(Part of the Physical & Behavioral Adaptation Series and Birds Series)
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This whimsical story lets children imagine what life would be like if they were a pet parrot. Readers join four parrots their young, multicultural owners as they morph into four-toed parrots climbing around the house, then chew wooden spoons, popsicles--sticks and all--with hooked parrot beaks The fun continues as children learn all about parrots and their adaptations.The "For Creative Minds" section has parrot fun facts, tips for taking care of a pet parrot and a "Make a Beak" craft. This fictional story includes a 5-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 29-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. If You Were A Parrot is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The interactive ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0976494396
ISBN13:9780976494393
Release Date:August 2006
Publisher:Arbordale Publishing
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.2" x 8.6"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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