Saving American Beach: The Biography of African American Environmentalist Mavynee Betsch
by Heidi Tyline King and Ekua Holmes
25 Total Resources 4 Awards 3 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
- African American
Year Published 2021
Word Count 705
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 750L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514512, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Science
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Ekua Holmes
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Ekua Holmes
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 11
Interview with Heidi Tyline King
Created by School Library Journal
Interview with Ekua Holmes
Created by School Library Journal
Interview with Heidi Tyline King
Created by A Fuse #8 Production
Interview with Ekua Holmes
Created by Booklist Online
Interview with Heidi Tyline King
Created by Story & Song Bookstore Bistro
Interview with Heidi Tyline King
Created by Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb
Interview with Ekua Holmes
Created by Ekua Holmes
Interview with Ekua Holmes
Created by Candlewick Press Presents Podcast
Girl Books For Boys Panel Discussion with Ekua Holmes
Created by Reading Rockets
What Is a Heroine Panel Discussion with Ekua Holmes
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Reading and Writing About Girls Panel Discussion with Ekua Holmes
Created by Reading Rockets
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Educator Guide from Penguin Classroom
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Teaching Ideas from Library Lessons
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Book Readings 2
Complete Video Reading narrated by Heidi Tyline King
Created by Brightly Storytime
Complete Video Reading narrated by Heidi Tyline King
Created by Story & Song Bookstore Bistro
Awards & Distinctions 4
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2022
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2022
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
Biography Selection, 2022
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