Parent Guide > DNA Tells Tale of How Cats Conquered the World
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "DNA Tells Tale of How Cats Conquered the World" by Tina Hesman Saey.
In the informational text, "DNA Tells Tale of How Cats Conquered the World," Tina Hessman Saey discusses a study that sheds light on when and where domesticated cats spread.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "DNA Tells Tale of How Cats Conquered the World" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: