iOpener: Could We Live on the Moon?

Book excerpt: This 703-word book teaches everything about the Moon and explains why it would be so difficult to live there! It covers topics such as air, water, weather, and gravity. This title also includes a section of recommended reading for young space fanatics, an index, a glossary of terms, and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 2 Subject: Earth Science Genre: Informational Text Comprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/Categorize Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 28 Guided Reading Level: M Lexile Level: N/A DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.