Ruth and the Green Book
by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Floyd Cooper • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2010
Word Count 1,881
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 700L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 138160, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Segregation--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
- Automobile travel--Fiction
- Segregation
- Southern States
- Southern States--History--20th century--Fiction
- African Americans--Fiction
- Automobile travel
- African Americans
- History
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Floyd Cooper
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Calvin Alexander Ramsey
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 4

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011

Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Books for Younger Children Honor, 2011

Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2011

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2011
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