“When I’m out in the bush by myself I have no worries. I know I can care for myself.” North American native youth share their experiences, goals, and advice. Resource list. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Looks Like Daylight: Voices of Indigenous Kids
Level Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 256
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Native culture. North America. United States. Canada. Institutional racism. Overcoming adversity. Suicide. Substance abuse. School. Preserving languages. Protecting the environment. Indian Removal Act (1830). Finding a passion.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 780L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2013-09-29
JLG Release Date Nov 2013
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.
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