The book begins by discussing what makes a home (including camouflage, safety, and materials used), and then goes on to explain the homes many different animals have and some brief information about the function of that animal's home. For example, the book explains how the shell on a turtle provides protection from predators. The book includes scientific vocabulary throughout the text, but it is not highlighted to draw attention. However, there is a glossary in the back of the book.
This book would fit well with a unit focused on animals habits and would allow for students to explore the different types of habitats animals have and what safety each provides for the animals that lives in it.

Animal homes presents all the different places animals chose to call their home, from wild animals all the way to pets. Ages 5-8

Summary: This book gives a description of different animal homes around the world. From land animals to ocean animals, it is an informational book that gives the readers knowledge of different animals and their habitats.

Personal Reaction: It is an informational book that students enjoy reading. They love seeing the real-life pictures in story as well.

Classroom extension ideas: Use the story during a compare/contrast lesson. Have the students compare their home to one of the homes of the animals in the story.

This informational book is great for teaching studetns about animals homes during science. It shows all different animals and where they live. ( )

This informational book educates young readers all about different animal's and their homes. This book would be great for fun classroom activities such as students creating their own habitats for their chosen animal. ( )