The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Holiday
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1985
Word Count 1,054
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 520L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 5240
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Comforting Classics
- Let it Snow
- Holiday Booklist
- Juvenile Fiction
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Chris Van Allsburg about The Polar Express
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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1986 Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speech given by Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Caldecott Acceptance Speech, 1986, given by Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book & Adaptation Websites 2
Awards & Distinctions 4
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2021
Winner, 1986
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2019
Selection, 1985
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1985
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