Copyright Date:
2006
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
08/01/10
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-433-93918-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-433-93918-1
Dewey:
394.261
LCCN:
2005032013
Dimensions:
19 cm.
Subject Heading:
King, Martin Luther,. Jr.,. 1929-1968. Juvenile literature.
King, Martin Luther,. Jr.,. 1929-1968.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Juvenile literature.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2006)
DEAN, Sheri . The Fourth of July/Cuatro de Julio ISBN 0-8368-6519-7 . DEAN, Sheri . Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Día de Martin Luther King Jr. ISBN 0-8368-6520-0 . DEAN, Sheri . Presidents Day/Día do los Presidentes ISBN 0-8368-6522-7 . ea vol: tr. by Tatiana Acosta & Guillermo Gutiérrez. 24p. (Our Countrys Holidays/Las fiestas de nuestra nación Series). photos. reprods. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. Weekly Reader 2006. PLB $19.33. LC number unavailable. K-Gr 2 These titles explain the background, history, and current practices associated with these national holidays in terms that students can understand and appreciate. Full-color photos and archival reproductions appear on every spread. Major events such as the Civil War and the Declaration of Independence receive concise mention to provide some context. The Spanish texts are fluent and largely free of errors, although one may wonder why the translators in three out of the four titles omit the article los when referring to Estados Unidos de América. Nonetheless, these books are acceptable additions for most schools.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Word Count:
198
Reading Level:
2.0
Interest Level:
1-4
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 2.0
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 104604
/ grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:3.1 /
points:1.0 /
quiz:Q73809
Lexile:
530L
Martin Luther King Jr. believed that all men and women are equal. He spent his life peacefully bringing this message to others. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor this extraordinary leader. Readers will learn about his crusade to ensure that all people were treated equally.