Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
by Joyce Sidman and Beth Krommes
“A spiral is a snuggling shape ... a growing shape ... a strong shape ... a... read more
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- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
Year Published 2011
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 510L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Science
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Joyce Sidman
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Beth Krommes
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Discussion Guide from Illinois School Library Media Association
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Lesson Plan from Indiana Library Federation
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Lesson Plan from Six Trait Gurus
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Lesson Plan from Classroom Bookshelf
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Lesson Plan from Joyce Sidman
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Awards & Distinctions 7

Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2020
Commended, 2012

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2020
Elementary Selection, 2012

Notable Children's Books, 1995-2020
Commended, 2012

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012

SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2020
Selection, 2011

Fanfare, 2001 - 2020
Selection, 2011

Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2011
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