Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher/Place of Publication/Date: Crabtree Publications; Boise, ID; 2009
Price: $19.95
ISBN-13: 978-0-7787-4633-1
ISBN-10: 0-7787-4633-X
Dewey: 305
Reading Level: 3.4/4
Brief Description of Content: Discusses individual similarities and differences with simple text and pictures.
Personal Review/Selection rationale:
A reputable author, favorable review, and appropriate treatment make this appear to be a good choice to address one of our Expeditionary Learning Design principles. This book could be used in different ways for each grade. It is at a reading level appropriate for a read aloud or possibly independent reading for a higher level third grader. An AR test is available; the ATOS level is 4.0
Review Sources:
Library Media Connection 10/01/09 Resource Links 06/01/09
Standards:
Expeditionary Learning Design Principle - Diversity and Inclusivity
ELAKR6 The student gains meaning from orally presented text.
ELA1R1 The student demonstrates knowledge of concepts of print.
ELA1R6 The student uses a variety of strategies to understand and gain meaning from grade-level text.
ELA2R2 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression. ELA2R4 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.
ELA3R1 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression. ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.
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