Description - Great Escapes by Judy Dodge Cummings
• The setting, dialogue, plot, and character in these narrative nonfiction tales are drawn from historical documents and presented in a compelling way to appeal to both avid and reluctant readers.
• A glossary and index provide the opportunity to use essential academic tools.
• Excerpts of primary sources enhance the narrative and engage readers in historical analysis.
• The book introduces the themes of slavery, the Holocaust, communism, and the Cold War to 9 to 12 year olds.
• This nonfiction title for ages 9 to 12 explores key eras in history integrating civics, social studies, language arts, and history.
• Uses high-interest content to engage readers in the study of historical topics and concepts.
• Appeals to readers who like the Ripley’s Believe It or Not books and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales.
• Explores regional history, making this a perfect traveling companion for family vacations.
• Short chapters and high-interest content appeal to reluctant readers.
• High-interest narrative nonfiction books are popular with middle grade students and educators because of the potential to engage low-interest readers with captivating action and compelling characters.
• Guided reading levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
• Satisfies Common Core state standards in reading informational text.
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