El Salvador
From the Series Countries We Come From
Hilly. Colorful. Full of history. Welcome to El Salvador! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about El Salvador's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2015-07-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 2.8 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q68273 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 1.0 |
| BISACS | JNF038000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 972.84 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Lexile | 510 |
| Guided Reading Level | J |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.0 |
| ATOS Interest Level | LG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 177397 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
School Library Journal Review for Countries We Come From
Large, vibrant photos, many of children, are the strongest element of this attractive series. Clean layouts feature captioned double- or full-page photos and two to three sentences of simple text. Books open with a locator map and population statistics, and while topics vary somewhat by country, they generally include landforms, interesting animals, cities, crops, history, foods, and celebrations. The titles also feature a page with two simple words or phrases in the nation’s language and conclude with a brief “Fast Facts” summary page. Coverage is upbeat and emphasizes the country’s land, people, and animals rather than governments and institutions. VERDICT These offerings celebrate diversity and introduce nations that have strong ties with our own, making them good purchase choices.
