Animal Homes [Paperback]

Animal Homesis a vibrant English-language illustrated nonfiction reader designed for early elementary students in Grades K1. With colorful illustrations and simple, engaging text, this book introduces young readers to the fascinating shelters animals build, find, or adapt in nature. From hives and burrows to nests and dens, students explore how different species use their homes for protection, safety, and raising their young. This book supports early science learning while also building literacy skills with the help of text features like a glossary and index. Ideal for classroom use or guided reading at home.

• English nonfiction reader for Grades K1
• Introduces students to the concept of animal habitats
• Builds vocabulary with accessible language and glossary support
• Engages early learners with real-world science topics
• Supports classroom discussions or at-home learning about nature and animals

Dona Herweck Riceis the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She’s written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.

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