In the Spotlight
Series of 14 titles
How is Serena Williams working for schools? How does Anthony Rizzo help kids with cancer? How is Elon Musk increasing the use of alternative energy? In the Spotlight introduces early readers to the activists and celebrities making an impact in today's world. Narrative nonfiction is supported with labels, a picture glossary, and a biographical timeline to reinforce new vocabulary. Features include reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Kindergarten |
| Category | Beginning Readers |
| Subject | Biographies, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Jump! |
| Imprint | Bullfrog Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2018-08-01 |
| Dewey | 338.092-973.932092 |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 7.75 |
| Lexile | 230-490 |
| Guided Reading Level | G-TBD |
| ATOS Reading Level | 0.7-1.0 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Series Made Simple
This series explores celebrities and public figures who are revered for their contributions to the arts, sports, world affairs, and human rights. The books are easy to follow, with one or two very basic sentences on each page, and up-to-date photographs that correspond well to the text. An introductory guide for parents and teachers kicks off each book and will let adults effectively lead children through unfamiliar concepts. Key events about each subject’s life and a picture glossary will support the earliest readers.VERDICT A fun and simple series to help little readers build confidence.