Jolting Jumps
Subtitle: No Way!
By: Wendy Conklin
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 50
ISBN-13: 9781493836109
Subjects: Children's literature; Juvenile Nonfiction; Sports & Recreation; Readers; Intermediate; Careers
Description: Have you ever dreamed of flying through the air like a superhero? Perhaps you've thought about jumping out of a plane and parachuting to safety. Whether it's bungee jumping, skydiving, or wingsuit flying, these activities require an abundance of creativity - and courage! This high-interest nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading about extreme sports. 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.