This list features books at the 2nd Grade reading level. To find books about Cinco de Mayo at the 1st Grade level check here.
**all ratings from GoodReads
CINCO DE MAYO by Rebecca Rissman
4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings
This
book explains how the holiday has changed through the years. How it
started out as a celebration of Mexico's military victory over France at
the battle of Puebla, to more of a celebration of Mexican culture and
heritage in general.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 219
Page Count:24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 137325
Lexile: 370L
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CINCO DE MAYO
by Rebecca Rissman
(I couldn't find reading level information for this Spanish only version)
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¡CELEBREMOS! ¡ES EL CINCO DE MAYO! by Janice Levy
3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
The Spanish version of this book is at the 2nd Grade level. The English portion at the 1st Grade level.
The book presents the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. This bilingual book also features a section with "find what's missing" pictures and simple crafts
The book presents the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. This bilingual book also features a section with "find what's missing" pictures and simple crafts
Word Count: 269
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 113946
CINCO DE MAYO by Lola M. Schaefer
3.50 Stars from 2 GoodReaders
This
book features colorful pictures but is very simple conceptually. For
example, it discusses 'a special meal', but not what is actually eaten.
Word Count: 144
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 36795
CINCO DE MAYO by Mary Dodson Wade
4.0 Stars from 3 GoodReaders
Meets National
Curriculum Standards for: Science: Earth and Space Science, Science in
Personal and Social Perspectives.
Word Count: 344
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 74710
Lexile: 260L
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UN DIA ESPECIAL EN MAYO(Neighborhood Readers)
by Jan Williamson
Jenna and her family go to a parade and have a party to celebrate a special day.
Word Count: 244
Page Count: 16
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121800
CINCO DE MAYO by Margaret Hall
A basic book from Rourke.
Word Count: 346
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 138822
MARCO'S CINCO DE MAYO by Lisa Bullard
Holli Conger (Illustrator)
5.0 Stars from 3 GoodReaders
This
fun book features Marco, a Mexican American boy, who is supposed to
perform in his city's celebration. Using Marco as a way to connect to
young readers, the book discusses the history of the celebration, and
shows modern activities.
Word Count: 497
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 149618
Lexile: 490L
compiled by Pam
updated April 2014
