What Do You Do When Something Wants To Eat You? Book

This book is an informational text leveled for grades 3rd-5th. I would use it most likely in a 4th grade class, as it fits the 4th grade science standards about ecosystems.

I would tie this book into science standards. This would be a great cross-content reading book for students. For one assignment, I would have students select another animal that exemplifies defense mechanisms. Students would be put into groups to do research about those animals and how they protect themselves from predators. Another assignment I would hold, is have students create their own food chain. This would help them understand predators and prey and ties into the science standards. Students can use examples and animals that are written in the book.

I selected this as my wow book because I thought it was a great cross-content knowledge book for reading and science. I also love the illustrations and the use of more obscure animals that students often do not hear about.