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Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale
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Published:
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975.
Physical Desc:
[30] pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 0.5
Lexile measure:
770L
Rating:
770L
Status:
Carmichael Children's Area
CHILDREN 398 A113w 1975
Franklin Children's
CHILDREN 398 A113w 1975
Isleton Children's Area
CHILDREN 398 A113w 1975
Description

A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!

Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.

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Format:
Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
0803760876, 0803760884, 0981030791, 9780803760899, 0803760892
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 4, 0.5 Points
Lexile measure:
770

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Description
A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit ... and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard!
Description
Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.
Target Audience
770L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4,0.5,5550.
Awards
Caldecott Medal, 1976.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Aardema, V., Dillon, L., & Dillon, D. (1975). Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Aardema, Verna, Leo. Dillon and Diane. Dillon. 1975. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Aardema, Verna, Leo. Dillon and Diane. Dillon, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Aardema, Verna., et al. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. New York, Dial Books for Young Readers, 1975.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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