Whales: the Gentle Giants (Step into Reading, Step 3)

This book is very informative. While using simple, short sentences, the book includes many facts about whales. The illustrations included many different images of whales, maps, and illustrated facts discussed in the book.

An easy to read book filled with interesting facts. I loved the book as a child and am sure students would enjoy it. This could be used during a science unit on animals and development.

Genre: This book is a good example of informational text because it gives information about whales.

Informational: 5 stars

Age: Primary

This is a good book for younger students especially. It is a very clear, simple book about the different types of whales as well as the history of whales. It has a small paragraph on each page with a picture it illustrate the text. It is a good length that the students can read it in one or two

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sittings, but still long enough to teach them plenty about whales.

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Did you know that hundreds of years ago people believed that whales were monsters? Did you know that some whales are as big as small islands? Learn amazing facts about whales.