The Darkest Dark
by Chris Hadfield , Terry Fan, and Eric Fan
Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life... read more
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Year Published 2016
Word Count 578
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 550L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 183085
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Science
- STEAM
- Subject Headings
- JUVENILE FICTION / Bedtime & Dreams
- Juvenile Fiction | Technology | General
- Biographical fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Emotions &
- Astronauts
- Bedtime--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams
- Fear of the dark--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Technology
- Fear of the dark
- Astronauts--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Bedtime
- JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Terry Fan
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Eric Fan
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Activity Packet from Washington Library Association
Created by Washington Library Association
Teaching Ideas from Annette Gilbert
Created by Annette Gilbert
Book Readings 1

Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Chris Hadfield
Created by Hachette Audio
Book Trailers 1

Video Book Trailer from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Created by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Awards & Distinctions 2

Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, 2006-2020
Finalist, 2017

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2020
Elementary Selection, 2016
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