National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts
And More True Stories of Adventures with Animals
by Brian Skerry, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
National Geographic Children's Books 2014
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Themes include Environmental stewardship
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Genre
Themes
- Wildlife conservation
- Marine biology
- Animal behavior
- Human–animal connection
- Adventure and exploration
- Environmental stewardship
- Photography and fieldwork
- Oceans and ecosystems
About this book
Follows an underwater wildlife photographer on four real-life adventures as he photographs leatherback sea turtles, harp seals, a whale named Wilma, and some gray reef sharks.
Setting: Global ocean habitats—Caribbean (humpback whale), North Atlantic/Gulf of St. Lawrence (harp seals), tropical nesting beaches (leatherback sea turtles), and Indo-Pacific coral reefs (gray reef sharks).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts right for my child?
Yes — National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.7, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include Wildlife conservation, Marine biology, Animal behavior.
How long does it take to read National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts takes around 37m to finish. The book has 6,171 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts have an AR quiz?
Yes — National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts?
National Geographic Kids Chapters: the Whale Who Won Hearts has an AR reading level of 5.7, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.