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Leland Melvin

#9 in series

by J. P. Miller
Amanda Quartey
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Book Features:

  • Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4
  • 24 pages, 7 ½ inches x 10 inches
  • Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
  • Includes a time line and extension activity
  • Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions included

    Leader in Science: In Leaders Like Us: Leland Melvin, 1st—4th graders learn about the dedication, talent, and impact of Melvin who went from being a professional football player to an influential NASA astronaut.

    Inspirational: With captivating illustrations that bring Melvin's story to life, young readers learn about his fascinating life and what led him to trade in his football helmet for a space suit, going on to fly two important missions into space.

    Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, a time line of events, and a fun extension activity.

    Leveled Books: Part of the Leaders Like Us series, early-elementary reading level and full-color illustrations support comprehension of the story of this amazing pro athlete and astronaut.

    Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

    • Creators

    • Series

      Leaders Like Us

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      August 11, 2021

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781731650337

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 4
      • Lexile® Measure: 650
      • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
      • Text Difficulty: 2-3

    • Reviews

      • Booklist

        October 15, 2021
        Grades 1-3 These new picture-book biographies in the Leaders Like Us series (written and illustrated by Black women) (4 new titles) place a well-deserved spotlight on lesser-known Black Americans who were leaders in their fields. Leland Melvin highlights Melvin's unlikely career as an NFL player and astronaut--truly the American dream--and draws attention to his passion for space science and inspiring youth. Occasionally the writing lacks smooth transitions, but all the books give a clear sense of their subjects, the importance of their work, and obstacles they overcame. Welcoming, full-page illustrations, reading-comprehension questions, and an activity prompt round out each title in this worthwhile series.

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    Formats

    • OverDrive Read

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:4
    • Lexile® Measure:650
    • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty:2-3

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