Go, Scorpion, Go!

A folded-paper scorpion illustration for the book covers.

Fold 1, ages 4 to 6FOLD1AGES 4–6Fold 1 · First Reader
Ages 4–6

Go, Scorpion, Go!

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Words to know

scorpion
A live thing with eight legs.
night
The dark time.
UV
A kind of light.
glow
To shine.
A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.

See it go.

A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.

See it go!

A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.

The scorpion has eight legs.

A paper scorpion holds illustrative insect prey in its pincers.A paper scorpion holds illustrative insect prey in its pincers.A paper scorpion holds illustrative insect prey in its pincers.

The scorpion can get a bug.

A paper scorpion illustrates a night-active scene.A paper scorpion illustrates a night-active scene.A paper scorpion illustrates a night-active scene.

Some scorpions go at night.

A UV-illuminated paper scorpion illustrates fluorescence.A UV-illuminated paper scorpion illustrates fluorescence.A UV-illuminated paper scorpion illustrates fluorescence.

In UV, the scorpion can glow.

A UV-illuminated paper scorpion illustrates fluorescence.A UV-illuminated paper scorpion illustrates fluorescence.A UV-illuminated paper scorpion illustrates fluorescence.

UV can let it glow.

Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.

Scorpion moms have kids.

Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.

The kids sit on mom.

Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.

We see the mom.

Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.Paper newborn scorpions ride on a representative mother.

We see the kids.

A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.

See the scorpion. Let it be.

A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.

I do not pet it.

A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.

We let it be.

A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.

The scorpion can go.

A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.A paper scorpion illustrates its walking legs and pincers.

Go, go, go!

A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.

We see it go.

A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.A paper scorpion illustrates undisturbed wildlife with space around it.

Go, scorpion, go!

The end

Go, Scorpion, Go!

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Front cover of Hello, Scorpion!, Fold 2The next fold upHello, Scorpion!Fold 2 · Read Together · Ages 6–8 All six books

For grown-ups

Read the Words to know page together first. UV means ultraviolet, a form of light: the pictures show fluorescence when that light shines on the animal, not a self-lit animal in darkness. Never invite a child to handle a scorpion or shine a UV lamp into eyes. The grown-up notes preserve the scope of each claim.

The facts behind the pictures

Paper animals are illustrations, not capture instructions. Observe wild scorpions from a distance; leave them undisturbed.

Eight legs means four walking pairs. The two front pincers are pedipalps, not extra walking legs.

Scorpions grasp prey with pincers. Insects are among their prey; diets vary by species.

Some keeps the exception. Most scorpions are nocturnal; species and weather affect their activity. Night is a taught Story Word.

UV means ultraviolet light. Fluorescence needs illumination, not complete darkness. Children are not asked to use a UV lamp.

A UV beam supplies fluorescence energy. Keep the illumination condition when retelling the glow.

Scorpion mothers give birth to live young. Later folds explain live birth more precisely.

Newborn scorpions ride on their mother’s back during early life, not permanently.

The facts behind the pictures

Looking is not handling. The observer stays separate from the illustrated mother and young.

The young in this picture are a representative brood, not a numerical count or a species-identification plate.

Let it be is the book’s safety message. Never pick up a scorpion or reach into its shelter to copy a picture.

Do not pet or handle wild scorpions. The book offers safe observation rather than a handling lesson.

Give a scorpion space. No animal must be caught, kept or released as part of reading this book.

The scorpion’s walking legs are separate from its grasping pincers. No unsupported speed or distance is claimed.

The refrain is a reading invitation, not a factual statement about speed or a reason to make an animal move.

An observer can remain curious without touching a scorpion. Leave wildlife and its shelter undisturbed.

Sound out a first scorpion story with four pictured Story Words.

Ages
4–6
Trim
6 × 9 in
Pages
24
Words
101
Reading grade
-0.3
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From the scorpion episode of our video series.