Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin
by Matt Tavares
By the mid-19 th century, Jean François Gravelet was already known as The Great... read more
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- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Sports
- Picture Book
Year Published 2016
Word Count 1,312
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 740L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 181410, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Physical Education
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Matt Tavares
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In-depth Written Interview with Matt Tavares
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 7
In-depth Written Interview with Matt Tavares
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Author's Note by Matt Tavares
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Interview with Matt Tavares
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Interview with Matt Tavares
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Interview with Matt Tavares
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Interview with Matt Tavares
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Interview with Matt Tavares
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Teachers' Guide from Candlewick Press
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2022
Biography Selection, 2017
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2017
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2021
Nonfiction Selection, 2016
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