Cover of I Found a Dead Bird

I Found a Dead Bird

by Jan Thornhill

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the circle of life by learning about how living things grow, age, and eventually pass away. Discover fascinating facts about what happens after death, from nature’s cleanup crews to how people honor their loved ones. This insightful journey blends science with human emotions to help young readers understand death with curiosity and respect.

Representation & Themes

Science & NatureAnatomy & PhysiologySocial IssuesFamily

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Death & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781897066713
Pages
64
Publisher
Maple Tree Press
Published
July 12, 2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
10,929

Subjects

Social Issues - Death & DyingScience & Nature - Anatomy & PhysiologyJuvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionChildren: Grades 4-6Science & Nature - BiologyJuvenile Nonfiction / Social Situations / Death & DyingDeathJuvenile literatureLife cycles (Biology)LifeDeath, juvenile literatureBiology, periodicityBereavement