The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
Kirbi Fagan
Narrated by a big sagebrush, this picture book shows how the resilient plant supports a western ecosystem and returns after wildfire.
Book details
- Lexile
- 630L
- Fountas & Pinnell
- R
- Format
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press ™
- Published
- October 7, 2025
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN-13
- 9798765627242
- Language
- English
Reading lists that include this book
National Science Teaching AssociationNSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12 2026Winning TitlesSee the original listSources
- Starred Review The Big EmptySource for: Description · Fountas & Pinnell
- hub.lexile.comSource for: Lexile
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