Thunder Boy Jr.
by Sherman Alexie and Yuyi Morales
63 Total Resources 10 Awards 17 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- American Indian
Year Published 2016
Word Count 518
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 420L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 182877, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Blends & Digraphs
- TH
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Fathers and sons--Fiction
- Identity
- Names, Personal--Fiction
- Identity--Fiction
- Names, Personal
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
- Indians of North America--Fiction
- Identity (Psychology)
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Indians of North America
- Lists With This Book
- My Dad and Me
- Embracing All Families Elementary
- Family Stories: American Indian Heritage
Our Original Resources 11
Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Yuyi Morales
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Yuyi Morales
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Meet-the-Author Movie with Yuyi Morales
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Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Yuyi Morales about Thunder Boy Jr.
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Yuyi Morales
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sherman Alexie
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Phonics & Phonological Awareness Printables
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Reinforces:
- TH
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Literature Guide from Learning to Give
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Curriculum Connections from Empowering the Spirit
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Activity Packet from Washington Library Association
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Book Readings 1
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Sherman Alexie and David Alexie
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Book Trailers 1
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Awards & Distinctions 10
![Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024](/images/list_image/2397.jpg.pagespeed.ce.GDruCDOq2B.jpg)
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 1998-2024
Honor, 2017
![ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024](/images/list_sponsor_image/6747.png)
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2017
![Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024](/images/awards/79.jpg)
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2024
Social Interactions & Relationships Selection, 2017
![CCBC Choices](/images/list_sponsor_image/Sponsor_1715.jpg.pagespeed.ce.77DXE3ZgYP.jpg)
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2017
![Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023](/images/awards/90.jpg)
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2023
Selection, 2016
![Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023](/images/awards/77.jpg.pagespeed.ce.DTa29SPag8.jpg)
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Elementary Selection, 2016
![Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023](/images/awards/82.jpg)
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2016
![Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023](/images/awards/147.png)
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2023
Picture Book Selection, 2016
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