Thursday, January 27, 2011

Earthworms by Lola M. Schaefer (non-fiction)

What animals are invertebrates that live in the ground and eat dead plants, seeds, roots, and stems for food? You named it, Earthworms. Earthworms are animals that live in homes called burrows and they slide through the dirt with the help of mucus that covers the skin of their bodies. They are very good for farmers because they mix up the dirt as they dig.

This non-fiction book is a great book for first graders to use to increase their reading skills and build vocabulary. I would use this book as a take home book or during silent reading time.