Juneteenth

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Social Studies
Category Holidays
Copyright 2010
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand First Step Nonfiction
Imprint LernerClassroom
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2009-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.4
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF026080, JNF026160, JNF018010
Dewey 394.263
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.25 x 7
Lexile 590
Guided Reading Level J
ATOS Reading Level 2.5
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 130835
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Fast facts, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo glossary, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

Author: Robin Nelson

Robin Nelson's careers have always kept her surrounded by books—as an elementary teacher, working at a publishing company, and now working as a school library media specialist. But her favorite job is writing books for kids. She has written many nonfiction books for children. She lives with her family in Minneapolis.

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First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

These content-rich resources give readers an understanding of why and how we celebrate our national holidays. A simple timeline in the back of each book clarifies how the holiday started and evolved, while a fast-facts section provides interesting details from history and today. View available downloads →

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“The series does itself a favor by staying simple; the illustration of a calendar that begins each book will have kids searching for the corresponding date on their own home calendars. A great starting point for discussing these significant celebrations.”
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