Discover inspiring characters and build reading fluency within the pages of Against the Odds: Animal Attacks by Mari Bolt and Mary Colgan. Written with a focus on words with multiple suffixes, this title helps readers master morphology skills—the ability to break down words into smaller words or parts, promoting fluency and comprehension. At the beginning, a brief section outlines this idea to readers, followed by a list of specific words they will encounter in the book. This book narrates three true stories of violent animal attacks and the courageous actions of young people in the face of danger: the Sakebetsu brown bear incident in 1915; the story of the lions of Tsavo in 1898; and the HMS Birkenhead shark attacks of 1852. At the end of the book, find a list of discussion questions and a deeper dive into the background of each true tale. Please note that some of the violence depicted may be too intense for younger or sensitive readers. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. Softcover, 144 pages.
Against the Odds: Animal Attacks
SKU
048414
ISBN
9780593962732
Grade 5-9
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Product Overview
- An action-packed series that builds fluency through morphology—the breaking down of words into smaller parts
- This book specifically focuses on words with multiple suffixes
- Read three true stories of terrifying animal attacks and brave young people who acted in the face of danger
- Includes illustrations, discussion questions, and background for each story
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Publisher's Description of Against the Odds: Animal Attacks
Against the Odds: Animal Attacks is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. These short stories bring to life some of the world’s deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them.
Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.
This historical learn-to-read series for children offers:
Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.
This historical learn-to-read series for children offers:
- Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
- Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.
- A focus on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling, and vocabulary.
- Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives – inspired by true events – to engage and motivate reluctant readers.
Category Description for Against the Odds-Master Morphology Skills
Against the Odds is an action-packed series of true stories written with an emphasis on morphology to help build reading skills. Morphology is the breakdown of words into smaller words or parts, and subsequently, each title focuses on a specific word part—noun suffixes, adjective suffixes, negative prefixes, etc.—in the body text. As kids read, they are exposed to the same type of words over and over, helping build fluency and comprehension. From animal attacks to plane crashes to famous historical disasters, these intense and captivating stories of survival appeal to older readers who are still gaining proficiency and confidence. Discussion questions and background information included.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Brand: | DK Children |
| Author: | Mari Bolte |
| ISBN: | 9780593962732 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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