Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale
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Published:
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [1978].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Lexile measure:
770L
Rating:
2-3
Status:

Description

A mosquito's lie sets off a series of reactions in the jungle that results in the owl's refusal to wake the sun and the lion's decision to call a meeting of the animals.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781435209022, 1435209028
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 4, 0.5 Points
Lexile measure:
770

Notes

General Note
Reprint. Originally published: 1975.
Description
A mosquito's lie sets off a series of reactions in the jungle that results in the owl's refusal to wake the sun and the lion's decision to call a meeting of the animals.
Target Audience
2-3,Baker & Taylor
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.0,0.5,5550.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Aardema, V., Dillon, L., & Dillon, D. (1978). Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: a West African tale. Dial Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Aardema, Verna, Leo. Dillon and Diane. Dillon. 1978. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. 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. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1978.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Aardema, Verna., et al. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale. Dial Books for Young Readers, 1978.

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