On the Move: Animal Migration

In On the Move: Animal Migration, students will learn why and how animals travel to adapt and survive. Young readers will love turning the page as they gain valuable information and are prompted to answer questions along the way. Take a fantastic photo journey into the wild with Rourke’s Close-Up on Amazing Animals for readers in grades K–3. Readers will explore the unique adaptations and relationships that help animals survive in the wild. Repetitive text aids comprehension while real photographs assist in vocabulary development for beginning readers.

In On the Move: Animal Migration, students will learn why and how animals travel to adapt and survive. Young readers will love turning the page as they gain valuable information and are prompted to answer questions along the way.

Eye-catching photographs of wild animals will engage young readers as they learn about the symbiotic relationships between animals. Unlikely pairings of animals who contribute to each other's well-being are detailed. The information addresses the Common Core Standards for reading informational text. Maps of the habitats of the animal pairs are found on each double-page spread; fun facts are sprinkled throughout. However, it is the large and illustrative photographs that make this series a worthwhile purchase. Before and after reading activities are included, as are extension activities. To best serve the needs of the intended audience, a photo glossary is located in the back of each book. - Kim Laskey, Librarian, Sharp Elementary, Cherry Hill, New Jersey Recommended

When animals move to find better living conditions it is called migration. Whether by land, sea, or air, animals migrate for their survival. This book explores the migratory patterns of animals like the wildebeest, the albatross, the Monarch butterfly, and the Atlantic salmon. So get ready to pack your bags and migrate as you learn about the world of animal migration! This book will allow students to make observations of animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.