National Geographic Readers: Swing Sloth!: Explore the Rain Forest (Paperback) by Susan B. Neuman

Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .15 Pounds
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Series Title: NGK Reader
Format: Paperback
Publisher: RHCB
Author: Susan B. Neuman
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Language: English

About the Book

An introduction to several of the animals who live in the rain forest.

Book Synopsis

Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

About The Author

Susan B. Neuman is a professor and the chair of the Teaching and Learning department at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University specializing in early literacy development. Previously, she served on the faculty of the University of Michigan and before that as the US assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. In her role as assistant secretary, Neuman established the Early Reading First program, developed the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program, and was responsible for all the activities in Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.