Amanda Gorman: Poet & Activist
This title introduces young readers to Amanda Gorman, best known as the first Youth Poet Laureate and for her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb." Readers will enjoy learning about Gorman's early years, education, bibliography, and many accomplishments. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Genre | Beginning Readers, Nonfiction |
Subject | Biographies, History |
Copyright | 2022 |
Division | Abdo Kids |
Imprint | Abdo Kids Jumbo |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Season | 2021-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781098208882, 9781098209025, 9781098209094 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook, Read-to-Me eBook |
Dewey | 928.1 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 11.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 740 |
Guided Reading Level | M |
ATOS Reading Level | 3.3 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 512318 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Detailed maps, Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Abdo Kids Online |
History Maker Biographies Set 5 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Famous contemporary people are presented in these brief, introductory volumes. Amanda Gorman is a Harvard graduate and poet who read at President Biden’s inauguration, Anthony Fauci is a doctor who leads the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Jill Biden is a working first lady, John Lewis was a congressman for 30 years, Kamala Harris is the first female vice president, and Tom Brady is a star NFL quarterback…. Nice color photographs of the subjects accompany the simple text. Given that all these people are currently in the news, these titles are very timely. VERDICT Because of the currency of the subjects, very young people will have their basic curiosity satisfied, and perhaps even piqued, with these up-to-date volumes on people frequently in the news. Selectors should consider.
History Maker Biographies Set 5 – Booklist
The latest set in the History Makers Biographies series adds an outstanding group of individuals to the fold, many of whom youngsters will recognize from TV and the news. Solid stepping-stones into nonfiction reading and research.