Steven Spielberg |
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Author:
| Powers, Tom |
Series title: | Just the Facts Biographies Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8225-2473-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $20.95USD $27.93 |
Book Description:
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Research has found that the majority of middle school students have not reached a proficient reading level and that there are few age-appropriate resources available for older struggling readers. the new and innovative, Just the Facts Biographies series, which offers more than 100 pages on the lives of some of history's most important and influential figures, addresses these concerns by presenting biographies written at a 3rd grade level, but designed for middle school students. Each...
More DescriptionResearch has found that the majority of middle school students have not reached a proficient reading level and that there are few age-appropriate resources available for older struggling readers. the new and innovative, Just the Facts Biographies series, which offers more than 100 pages on the lives of some of history's most important and influential figures, addresses these concerns by presenting biographies written at a 3rd grade level, but designed for middle school students. Each biography has been assessed by an educational expert to ensure that it enhances students' comprehension and vocabulary, enabling struggling readers to gain the practice and skills necessary to become more proficient readers and progress to a higher reading level. Steven Spielberg is a famous movie director and producer. By 1992, he had become the most popular and financially successful filmmaker of all time. Learn about the man behind such successful films as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Indian Jones films, Jurassic Park, and Schindler's List. from making his first movie at only thirteen years old to starting his own movie studio, explore every aspect of Spielberg's exciting life.