Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kurkov, Lisa

Series:

Nonfiction Companions

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (48 p.)

Place of Publication:

Connections

Summary:

Book Features:* 48 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches* Ages 10-15, Grades 5-9 leveled readers* Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos* Features before, during, and after reading activities* Discussion questions, writing prompts, and projects includedRevolution Is Not A Dinner Party: This nonfiction companion to Ying Chang Compestine's novel Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party explores life in China during Mao's Cultural Revolution in the 1970s.A Closer Look: Children learn about 1970's China--from foods and traditions, to medicine and marketing, as well as Mao's rise to power, the Red Guard, Barefoot Doctors, Chinese New Year, and origami.Nonfiction Companion: More than just an engaging story full of interesting facts, this fiction book also features reading activities, writing prompts, discussion questions, and writing projects for added reading engagement.Leveled Books: Vibrant photos and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills. This book engages 5th-9th grade readers with real-life facts surrounding the original book they know and love!Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

ISBN:

1-7316-4403-5

1-7316-4371-3