Dolphins and Porpoises
Comparing Animal Differences
Explores the similarities between dolphins and porpoises, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like body shape, nose size, and dorsal fin shape can be used to identify these underwater mammals. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.
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| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Life Sciences |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF003120, JNF003140 |
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| Dewey | 599.53 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
| Lexile | 480 |
| Guided Reading Level | M |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.1 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 507593 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources |
- Mammals with Fins
- Dolphins
- Porpoises
- What’s the Difference?
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Activity
- Index
Author: Marie Pearson
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Comparing Animal Differences from School Library Journal on April 1, 2020
Well-organized presentations highlight the key differences between similar types of animals. Separate six-page chapters introduce relevant features and behaviors of each creature, like the hare’s long legs and the fish-carrying abilities of a puffin. Closing chapters point out the… View →
