From the series In the Spotlight
Ellen DeGeneres
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2019
Reviewed
From the series In the Spotlight
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2019
ReviewedIn Ellen DeGeneres, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of comedian and TV superstar Ellen DeGeneres. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in DeGeneres’s life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Ellen DeGeneres is part of Jump!’s In the Spotlight series.
This series explores celebrities and public figures who are revered for their contributions to the arts, sports, world affairs, and human rights. The books are easy to follow, with one or two very basic sentences on each page, and up-to-date photographs that correspond well to the text. An introductory guide for parents and teachers kicks off each book and will let adults effectively lead children through unfamiliar concepts. Key events about each subject’s life and a picture glossary will support the earliest readers. VERDICT A fun and simple series to help little readers build confidence.
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