The Nocturnals Explore Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals: Nonfiction Chapter Book Companion to the Mysterious Abductions

Explore Unique Nocturnal Animal Adaptations & Fun Facts with The Nocturnals!
Great Middle Grade Nonfiction for Kids Ages 9-12 with 150 Full-Color Photos. Connect kids to the science in The Nocturnals middle grade fiction series by Tracey Hecht! Discover the special adaptations that help nocturnal animals succeed in the dark and investigate conservation efforts for these incredible species. The book includes over 150 full-color photographs of animals.

Using fun facts and a narrative from the adventurous Nocturnals characters–Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider–this companion nonfiction book takes the reader around the world and investigates the adaptations of nighttime animals to their natural habitats.

Inside You’ll Find:

Animals from around the world: red foxes, pangolins, sugar gliders, wombats, woylies, bandicoots, owls, crocodiles, kiwis, tuataras, aye-ayes, jerboas, bats, vipers, coyotes, and more!
Night Notes & Fun Facts
Nocturnal Feature Icon Key
Animal Glossary with full-color photos
Word Glossary to build STEM vocabulary
At-Home Science Resources

Educational Leveling:

Lexile: 930L
Fountas & Pinnell: S Perfect for the school, classroom, or library! The world of The Nocturnals goes beyond the books: our website features fun printable activities for parents or caregivers and their children as well as Common Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science guides for teachers and librarians to support the book program.