Level T
In this book, the tragedy of the sinking of the 'unsinkable' great liner is told with fascinating contemporary photos. The mystery of why the Titanic sank so quickly is finally answered when the wreck is located by Robert Ballard's expedition to the ocean floor. (nf)
The International T-Shirt Challenge features two friends who challenge each other with weekly questions. This week's puzzler, labeled the International T-Shirt Challenge, challenges one of the friends to spend $500 on T-Shirts in five different countries. Using his weblog, he attempts to get information from kids all around the world to help complete the challenge. Photographs, illustrations, and charts support the text. (f)
This biography of Lance Armstrong tells the story of his determination to be a world-class athlete and cyclist. It talks about his childhood and training, and how Lance Armstrong overcame serious obstacles, especially cancer, to win the Tour de France cycling race a record seven years in a row. His strongest message to the world is, "Don't give up." (nf)
People around the world express themselves most joyfully through their holidays. This book takes a look at many of the major holidays that take place from November through March, one of the busiest holiday seasons. Students will learn through sensitive text and photographs how kids just like them celebrate Hanukkah, Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Holi, and the international celebration of the new year. (nf)
Correlation
LEVEL T
Grade 3
Fountas & Pinnell P
Reading Recovery 23
DRA 38