Discover inspiring characters and build reading fluency within the pages of Against the Odds: Winter Whiteouts by Mari Bolt. Written with a focus on adjective and adverb suffixes, comparatives, and superlatives, 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 vicious winter disasters and the courageous actions of young people in the face of danger: the “Storm of the Century” of 1993; the Yungay Avalanche in 1970; and the Children’s Blizzard of 1888. 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 content may be too intense for younger or sensitive readers. Black-and-white illustrations throughout. Softcover, 144 pages.
Against the Odds: Winter Whiteouts
SKU
048584
ISBN
9780593962633
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 adjective and adverb suffixes, comparatives, and superlatives
- Read three true stories of vicious winter disasters 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: Winter Whiteouts
From blinding blizzards to a devastating avalanche, three young people battle against some of the most brutal natural disasters in history.
The Children’s Blizzard, 1888
Yungay Avalanche, 1970
The Storm of the Century, 1993
Morphology focus: Adjective & adverb suffixes / Comparatives & superlatives.
Against The Odds is a captivating series of six fictional but inspired by true events Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14.
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.
The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology (suffixes, prefixes, and word roots/bases) which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension.
The Against The Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone.
The Children’s Blizzard, 1888
Yungay Avalanche, 1970
The Storm of the Century, 1993
Morphology focus: Adjective & adverb suffixes / Comparatives & superlatives.
Against The Odds is a captivating series of six fictional but inspired by true events Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14.
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.
The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology (suffixes, prefixes, and word roots/bases) which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension.
The Against The Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone.
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: | 9780593962633 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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