From the Set 21st Century Junior Library
Mexican Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Mexico in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Mexican heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning.
|Interest Level||Grade 2 - Grade 4|
|Reading Level||Grade 2|
|ATOS Reading Level||3.8|
|Guided Reading Level||N|
|Publisher||Cherry Lake Publishing|
|Available Formats||Reinforced book (9781534107335), Paperback (9781534108325), PDF (9781534109315), ePub (9781534122284), Hosted ebook (9781534120303), Kindle (9781534121294)|
|Number of Pages||24|
|Dimensions||8.25 x 8.25|
School Library Connection - Mexican Heritage
Grades 2-4 This series is an excellent introduction to the culture, language, food, and holidays of each featured country. While not covering the topics in-depth, titles presents a variety of cultural aspects that students would want to explore. Sentences and paragraphs are appropriate for the young reader, with glossary vocabulary in red type. Color photos with captions enhance understanding. “Look!” and “Ask Questions” sections illicit ways to engage readers and included web links help expand learning opportunities. Overall this is would make a nice addition to your nonfiction section. Additional Resources. Glossary. Index. Table of Contents. Susan Boatwright, Retired Teacher-Librarian, Reviewer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Recommended.
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