Leon the Ladybug Pollinates

In this title, early fluent readers follow Leon the ladybug as he hunts aphids and pollinates plants in a garden. Read along as Leon flies from plant to plant searching for prey, eats nectar and pollen, and eventually migrates south to hibernate for the winter. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.

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Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Leon the Ladybug Pollinates is part of Jump!'s Pollinator Pals series. Glossary of key words Table of contents Teaching guides Pollinator Pals introduces early fluent readers to some of the best pollinators in the animal kingdom with a fun, fictional approach. Readers will learn about life cycles, behaviors, anatomy, and survival techniques through the perspective of pollinators as they visit flowers, plants, and gardens and pollinate. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about the pollinators in their environments.

Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Additional features include a range map and a Let's Review! section to enhance learning on the topic.