Level Z
Successful singer, Gloria Estefan, has overcome much adversity since she came to the United States from Cuba as a young child. At the height of her career, she was badly hurt in a road accident, yet defied the odds to make a complete recovery. Gloria's generous support of victims of Florida's Hurricane Andrew and other people in need, has brought her well-deserved recognition and many honors. (nf)
This biography tells the inspiring story of the renowned basketball player Dikembe Mutombo. This talented athlete has dedicated himself to reducing world poverty and improving education and medical care for children in his birthplace, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (nf)
Historic Peacemakers highlights six Nobel Peace Prize winners: Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa, Mairead Corrigan, and Betty Williams. It ends by appealing to readers to find the peacemaker within themselves. Historic photographs support the text. (nf)
Satellites tells the reader some of the history of artificial satellites. The book also describes various types of satellites, how we use them in our lives, and the future of satellites. Readers learn even more as they view the exceptional photographs. (nf)
Volcanoes is a factual text that describes how different kinds of volcanoes are formed. The book also gives details about some of the more famous volcanoes, including Mt. Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens, the Hawaiian Islands, Mt. Etna, and Wizard Island, Crater Lake. (nf)
M Is for Mexico is an introduction to the country's history, geography, and culture. Written from the point of view of Juan Rodriguez, a fifth grader from Mexico, the book encourages readers to visit the country to see all it has to offer. Some of the highlights include the beaches of Acapulco, Museo Frida Kahlo, ancient pyramids at El Tajin, and the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Photographs, maps, and illustrations support the text. (nf, Read-Only Book)
Black Stonesls the story of eleven-year-old twins who learn how to put aside their differences and get along with each other. Tala finds two obsidian stones and wants to learn more about how they were formed from a scientific viewpoint. Her brother Paco isn't interested in science and wants to find out if the stones are lucky charms or have magical properties. Their mother forces them to work together to find the answers. The twins are surprised to find out that they like working together. Illustrations support the text. (f, Read-Only Book)
This book tells of the life of Abraham Lincoln, including his humble childhood, his political career, and the troubled times of the nation he led. The book clearly illustrates how Lincoln's simple values of equality and freedom led the U.S. through its Civil War and made him one of the nation's greatest presidents. (nf, Read-Only Book)
Correlation
LEVEL Z
Grade 5
Fountas & Pinnell U-W
Reading Recovery N/A
DRA 50