Invisible Allies |
Publication Information
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Author: Farrell, Jeanette |
Illustrator: |
Title: Invisible Allies |
Date: 2005 |
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-374-33608-3 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
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Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
nonfiction, reference
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HSE Descriptor(s):
science
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Summary: |
Subtitled "Microbes that Shape our Lives," this book uses cheese, chocolate, and bread to explain what microbes are, how they work, and their roles in our lives. The book includes clear photos and a complete glossary of terms. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Students may want to find out more about scientists mentioned throughout the book. Summary activities might work well. Word Sorts can be used to introduce the the book in which there are many common terms, a few technical ones, and some that could have multiple meanings. |
Teaching Strategies: |
Herringbone
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/herringbone.pdf
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K-W-L Instruction Strategy
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
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Matrices or Charts
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/matrices_charts.pdf
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Semantic Mapping
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/semantic_mapping.pdf
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Word Sorts
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/word_sorts.pdf
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