We've included one Fiction book and 4 Non-Fiction books in this collection.
The fictional book uses child-friendly drawings to introduce children
to this day of remembrance, and it has received good reviews at both
GoodReads and Amazon.com. The non-fiction books all use pictures and
simple sentences to explain what Memorial Day is about, and how people
celebrate.
For teachers::: Most are available as part of Amazon's buy 3-get 1 free program.
For teachers::: Most are available as part of Amazon's buy 3-get 1 free program.
Memorial Dayby Sheri Dean
The
focus is easy sentences and colorful photos as this book introduces
the history, origin, and celebrations associated with Memorial Day.
Could find no reviews for this book.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 170
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 104605
Memorial Day/Dia De Los Caidos
Accelerated Reading level: there is disagreement on the level of this book. Either 3.6 or 2.2.
-- Weekly Reader; Bilingual edition (2006)
Memorial Day(National Holidays)
by Helen Frost
This book uses simple text and photographs to explain why we celebrate Memorial Day.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 142
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 36816
Lexile: 360L
Memorial Day(Holidays and Festivals)
by Rebecca Rissman
Focuses on how a child experiences the celebration.
Word Count: 230
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 137333
Lexile: 320L
--sample pages available
Dia De Los Caidos
Publisher: Heinemann Raintree (2011)
Language: Spanish
ISBN-10: 1432954032
Memorial Dayby Robin Nelson
Another introductory book which includes photos and drawings. The text is a little jerky (see below). Does include a timeline.
We celebrate Memorial DayReading Information:
every year.
People wanted to honor soldiers
who had died.
Word Count: 197
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 66880
--sample pages available
Memorial Day Surprise [FICTION]by Theresa Martin Golding
Alexandra Artigas (Illustrator)
4.00 Stars from 6 GoodReaders
4.8 Stars from 5 Amazoners
In this book Marco and his mother attend a Memorial Day parade. Marco is disappointed that his grandfather can't join them. He doesn't think twice about that coincidence until they get to the parade and he finds a familiar face among the veterans. His grandfather being wheeled down the street!
Reading Information:
Word Count: 7894.00 Stars from 6 GoodReaders
4.8 Stars from 5 Amazoners
In this book Marco and his mother attend a Memorial Day parade. Marco is disappointed that his grandfather can't join them. He doesn't think twice about that coincidence until they get to the parade and he finds a familiar face among the veterans. His grandfather being wheeled down the street!
Reading Information:
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 77866
--sample pages available
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