Poland
From the Series Exploring Countries
Poland, the largest country in central Europe, has a tumultuous past. Its people have faced times of war in between periods of great cultural growth. Today, the Polish are known to enjoy classical music and hearty meals. Learn about the daily life, culture, and landscape of Poland, the heart of Europe.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Series | Exploring Countries |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Lexile | 850 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Level | 5.5 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz | Q56818 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| ISBN | 9781600147326 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2012-08-01 |
| Author | Walter Simmons |
| Dewey | 943.8 |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 149836 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee
Critical Annotation: Elementary students are introduced to the country of Poland. Students gain basic knowledge about the land, people, wildlife, daily life, school, work, play, food, holidays, and the Hejnat of Poland. Written in an easy-to-comprehend language, students become immersed in Poland’s culture and geography through beautiful pictures, maps, and charts. Highlighted words scattered throughout the text are included in the index. The author includes fascinating “fun facts” and “Did you know?” features which add to a student’s understanding of the culture and geography of Poland. A two-page spread highlights fast facts about this beautiful country; all the things students might need for a report such as area, capital city, language, population, etc. A picture of Poland’s currency is presented, along with a short list of popular English words translated in Polish with a pronunciation guide to assist readers. The title includes Fast Facts, beautiful color photographs, a glossary of terms, recommended books and websites, and an index. The book is bound with a long-lasting hardcover binding with thick pages, which will hold up well for book circulation.
Recommendations: Would make a great addition to an elementary collection.