What Does It Mean to Be American?
What Does It Mean to Be American?
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What Does It Mean to Be American?

Written by Rana DiOrio & illustrated by Nina Mata
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
760L
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Apr 9, 2019
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An engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American!What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly.This patriotic picture book is perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Election Day, or any day you want to share with your child what it means to be an American. After all, Fourth of July isn’t the only time to celebrate what makes America special!While politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: we are all Americans. But what does that mean?Gold Moonbeam Award Winner!IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist!Foreword Reviews INDIES Finalist!This continuation of the popular, award-winning What Does It Mean to Be…? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are–and where they come from, regardless of their political views.Other Titles in the What Does It Mean to Be…? Series: What Does It Mean to Be Present?What Does It Mean to Be Global?What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781492683803
    Publication Date
    April 9, 2019
    Publisher
    Little Pickle Press
    Page Count
    40
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    760L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.9

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