| Showdown: Underdogs Contributor(s): Ward, Lesley (Author) |
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ISBN: 1425850073 ISBN-13: 9781425850074 Publisher: Teacher Created Materials OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - General - Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - General |
| Dewey: 155.2 |
| LCCN: 2017056448 |
| Lexile Measure: 590 |
| Series: Exploring Reading |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.3" W x 7.8" (0.17 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 191809 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: History is full of underdogs--people who have overcome oppression, prejudice, and poverty to achieve their goals. Some of those individuals have become well known heroes and inspired others to keep trying. Read the inspiring stories of underdogs including Abraham Lincoln, Daymond John, Bessie Coleman, Peter Dinklage, Loretta Lynn, and Seabiscuit with this informative title. Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text explores diversity and contemporary issues through high-interest content. Featuring TIME(c) content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this captivating text |