Capoeira: Game! Dance! Martial Art!
by George Ancona
With origins in Brazil, capoeira has become widespread in the United States... read more
13 Total Resources 2 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- African (Global)
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2007
Word Count 2,354
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 950L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 115160
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Physical Education
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with George Ancona
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 4
Interview with George Ancona
Created by Lee & Low
Interview with George Ancona
Created by Lee & Low
Interview with George Ancona
Created by Scholastic
Guest post by George Ancona
Created by Mackin Books in Bloom
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Lesson Plan from Lee & Low
Created by Lee & Low
Awards & Distinctions 2
Américas Award, 1993-2021
Commended, 2008
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
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