A Dragonfly's Life
A young child enjoys watching the colorful dragonflies at the pond near her home and decides to spend the summer keeping a dragonfly diary. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes female dragonflies laying eggs in the pond, and then keeps watch for nymphs in the water. When a nymph climbs from the pond and undergoes its incredible metamorphosis into an adult dragonfly, the excited diarist is there to describe every moment! Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these beautiful insects. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking—and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world.
| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| BISACS | JNF003000 |
| Genre | High-Interest, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Animal Diaries: Life Cycles |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781642807349 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Paperback |
| Dewey | 595.7'33 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.2 |
| Guided Reading Level | K |
| Lexile Reading Level | 590 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts Level | 4.2 |
| AR Quiz Number | 153719 |
| Author | Ellen Lawrence |
- 2014 Teachers' Choice Award
- 2014 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books
A Dragonfly's Life
Through the eyes of a child who shares observations of animal life in ongoing journal entries, Lawrence keeps readers thoroughly engaged as they process a generous amount of information pertaining to the natural world. Colorful photos with clearly labeled focal points, interactive dialogue, and fascinating facts neatly captioned are also part of the effective methodology used to acquaint students with every aspect of scientific inquiry. Each installment includes an activity that can be documented using vocabulary from an illustrated glossary found on the next page. Memorable photos and a thoughtful narrative are perfectly organized to maximize comprehension in these outstanding titles.
A Dragonfly's Life
Through the eyes of a child who shares observations of animal life in ongoing journal entries, Lawrence keeps readers thoroughly engaged as they process a generous amount of information pertaining to the natural world. Colorful photos with clearly labeled focal points, interactive dialogue, and fascinating facts neatly captioned are also part of the effective methodology used to acquaint students with every aspect of scientific inquiry. Each installment includes an activity that can be documented using vocabulary from an illustrated glossary found on the next page. Memorable photos and a thoughtful narrative are perfectly organized to maximize comprehension in these outstanding titles.
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Detailed maps |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs |
