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Living in Australia (Ready-to-Read Level 2)
SKU
068454
ISBN
9781481480925
Grade K-2
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Non-Consumable
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
Publisher's Description of Living in Australia (Ready-to-Read Level 2)
Discover what it's like to grow up in Australia in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!
Hello! My name is Ruby, and I'm a kid just like you living in Australia. Australia is a country filled with awesome beaches, unique animals, and exciting cities! Have you ever wondered what Australia is like? Come along with me to find out!
Each book in our Living in" series is narrated by a kid growing up in their home country and is filled with fresh, modern illustrations as well as loads of history, geography, and cultural goodies that fit perfectly into Common Core standards. Join kids from all over the world on a globe-trotting adventure with the Living in" series - sure to be a hit with children, parents, educators, and librarians alike!
Category Description for Ready To Read Readers (Simon & Shuster)
This series has 5 levels to develop your young reader: Ready to Go (PK), Pre-Level 1 (PK-K), Level 1 (starting to read), Level 2 (reading independently), and Level 3 (reading proficiently). You might try out a couple at a child’s current level and add one a level up so they have something to work towards. They offer a nice mix of fictional stories and non-fiction titles. Practice makes perfect! ~Sara
Category Description for Level 2 - Reading Independently
- More complex stories
- Varied sentence structure
- Paragraphs and short chapters
Category Description for Living In... (Rtr Level 2)
Take a trip around the world without leaving the book nook! Each of these charming level 2 Ready to Read books is narrated by a child living in a foreign country. The child explains a typical school day along with traditional clothes, food, and hobbies. There is also a brief explanation of the geography and history of each country (Parents: some of the historical elements, while kid friendly, can feature hard-to-discuss topics like South Africa's history of apartheid). The fun, colorful graphics will keep your child interested as they sharpen their reading skills, and lots of phonetic pronunciation guides will help your young reader through non-English words. Approx. 30 pg, sc. - Laura
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Simon Spotlight |
| Grades: | K-2 |
| ISBN: | 9781481480925 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
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