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3. READ A BOOK!
The following reading list is designed to enhance student reading and literacy skills while they are
learning about specific animals and their respective adaptations. The reading list combines both stories
and fact-based books to reach all reading interests and abilities. It is suggested that multiple books are
read before the visiting the Zoo; this can be done as a class, with reading centres, or individually
according to reading abilities.
Reading List:
Animal Camouflage. McDonnell, Janet, 1962-Year/Format: 1998, Book, 32 p.
This book describes physical and behavioural adaptations of animals (specifically camouflage and
communication). It is divided into small chapters making it accessible to young readers.
Animal Adaptations for Survival. 1st ed. Rose, Elizabeth, 1970-Year/Format: 2006, Book, 24 p.
This book looks at various physical, behavioural, and seasonal adaptations that are used as
methods for survival.
Amazing Armour. Pryor, Kimberley Jane. Year/Format: 2009, Book, 32 p.
This book describes how animals use their adapted body coverings as protection from danger.
Carry me! : Animal babies on the move. 1st ed. Stockdale, Susan. Book, 2005. 1 v.
This colourful book focuses on life cycle adaptations of many animals. It shows various
behavioural and physical adaptations that animals have developed in order to carry their young.
Questions and Answers About Animal Camouflage. 1st ed. – Ganeri, Anita, 1961- Book, 1991. 30 p.
This book looks at the physical, behavioural, seasonal, and life cycle adaptations of various
animals.
Teeth and Tusks. Thomson, Ruth, 1949-Year/Format: 1989, Book, 32 p.
This book centres on how different animals have adapted their behaviour based on their physical
adaptations.
What Do You Know About Animal Adaptations? 1st ed. Slade, Suzanne. Book, 2008. 24 p.
This non-fiction book contains photographs, as well as drawings, to enhance student learning and
understanding. With vibrant colours and large type, this book is well suited for young readers.
What is Migration? Crossingham, John, 1974- Book, 2002. 32 p.
This book follows many animals along their great migrations explaining seasonal and life cycle
adaptations along the way. Real life images of animals make understanding fun and colourful.
What is Hibernation? Crossingham, John, 1974- Kalman, Bobbie Year/Format: 2002, Book, 32 p.
This book explains hibernation and its link to adaptations. Real life images of animals make
understanding fun and colourful.
Tying It All Together
Language Strand: Oral Communication
1.4. Demonstrate an understanding of the information and ideas in oral texts by retelling the story or
restating the information, including the main idea and several interesting details
1.6. Extend understanding of oral texts by connecting the ideas in them to their own knowledge and
experience; to other familiar texts, including print and visual texts, and to the world around them