You Are There! London 1666 (Time for Kids(r) Nonfiction Readers)

In 1666, as London slept, a single spark escaped from a baker's oven. The spark caught, and by morning, London was in flames! The raging inferno burned out of control, leaving ash and rubble in its wake. Bring history to life with this nonfiction e-book that builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading about the Great Fire of London. Featuring TIME content, this purposefully leveled text was developed by Timothy Rasinski, a leading expert in reading research. The intriguing sidebars feature fun facts that challenge students to think more deeply about the topics and develop higher-order thinking. Informational text features include a table of contents, captions, bold font, an extensive glossary, and a detailed index to deepen understanding and build academic vocabulary. The Try It! culminating activity requires students to connect back to the text, and the Reader's Guide provides opportunities for additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and state standards, this title readies students for college and career. Read more