What's alive?
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Nadine Bernard Westcott
Perfection Learning Prebound 2009
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- living vs. nonliving
- observation
- curiosity
- classification
- needs of living things
- nature and science
- respect for nature
About this book
In this Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, kids explore the difference between living and nonliving things and learn what all living things need to survive. Lively, friendly illustrations and clear examples invite young readers to observe the world around them—from pets and plants to rocks and toys. Simple, engaging text makes early science concepts easy to grasp for preschoolers and early elementary students. A great pick for curious kids and classroom discussions about nature and life science.
Setting: everyday places—home, backyard, park, and classroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is What's alive? right for my child?
Yes — What's alive? is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.8, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include living vs. nonliving, observation, curiosity.
How long does it take to read What's alive??
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, What's alive? takes around 7m to finish. The book has 550 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does What's alive? have an AR quiz?
Yes — What's alive? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is What's alive??
What's alive? has an AR reading level of 1.8, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.