All animals need shelter to survive—just like you! What gives you shelter? Let's explore the animal kingdom and discover what other animals use for shelter. Ready for Science: Animals Need Shelter, a 16-page book for readers in prekindergarten to grade 2, helps emerging readers develop proficient literacy skills while learning about animals and the kinds of shelter they need to stay alive.

The Ready for Science series of leveled readers support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) while fostering understanding of basic science concepts for early readers. Each book promotes beginning reading skills, teaches science vocabulary, and fosters curiosity about the world around us. Also included is a photo glossary and reading comprehension activity that helps readers apply what they learned.