Blackbird

It’s summer in the garden and a pair of blackbirds are hard at work! In this orange-level book, readers can watch as a female blackbird builds a nest from mud and grass, while her mate defends their territory. Readers will discover how hard the parents work to feed their hungry chicks. And they will learn how the brave father bird defends his family against a pet cat on the hunt for baby birds. Stunning up-close photos chart the chicks’ development from eggs to fledglings and will gain these popular birds a whole army of new fans.

BOOK DETAILS

Additional information

Series Name	Ruby Tuesday Readers: Wildlife Watchers
Age Group	5 years plus
Author Name	Ruth Owen
Book Band	Book Band Orange
Curriculum Links	Animals, Birds, Habitats, Life cycles, Non-fiction reading, Science
Format	Paperpack
ISBN	978-1-911341-18-5
Pages	24
Dimensions	170 x 140mm

Key Selling Features

• Introduces young readers to British wildlife • Close picture text match • Unfamiliar vocabulary supported by images and labels • High frequency words • Picture glossary • Quiz and comprehension questions • Notes for parents and educators

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Genre

SKU 978-1-911341-18-5 Categories Key Stage 1, Ruby Tuesday Readers, Science

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