Inside Big Events
Set of 6 titles
Sports have a way of captivating our attention, and Inside Big Events takes you into some of the biggest sporting events in the world. Each narrative nonfiction title features classic stories and new perspectives about famous athletes and intense moments. With easy-to-read text and a fast facts section, readers are transported right into the action. Full-color and historical photos connect readers to the stories, and a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, critical-thinking questions, an introduction to the authors, and sources for further research help readers deepen their knowledge.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Dewey Number | 796.323-796.72 |
| Lexile | 740L-850L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.8-5.0 |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Child's World |
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| Format | Reinforced book |
| ISBN | S23CHIL03 |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
SLJ Review of Inside Big Events
This series views big events from a variety of perspectives, offering a unique and comprehensive view not often pro- vided in sports nonfiction. The Daytona 500 shares perspectives from the founder, a chief starter, a fan, a driver, and a broadcaster. The NBA Finals view the event through the eyes of LeBron James, coach Steve Kerr, a Laker Girl Cheerleader, Mavs owner Mark Cuban, and a Milwaukee Bucks fan. The Super Bowl includes perspectives from a fan, referee, and coach, as well as from QB Patrick Mahomes and half-time performer The Weeknd. Direct quotes, cited in bibliographies, and excellent writing make this a fantastic resource series for researchers. While the Olympics include measured coverage of female and male-identifying athletes, The World Cup focuses almost exclusively on the men’s World Cup, which is disappointing as the USWNT is more successful internationally than the USMNT. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase, despite reservations about the World Cup book.