The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
46 Total Resources 4 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Holiday
- Picture Book
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 1985
Word Count 1,054
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 520L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 5240, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Comforting Classics
- Let it Snow
- Selected Books for December Celebrations
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Chris Van Allsburg about The Polar Express
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Author Interviews 10
Meet-the-Author Recording with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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1986 Caldecott Medal Acceptance Speech given by Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Exploration and Play Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Text Talk Lesson from Colorado Department of Education
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Comprehension Questions from Mrs. Catherwood
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Book Readings 3
Complete Video Reading narrated by Chris Van Allsburg
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Complete Video Reading in American Sign Language and English (Bilingual) narrated by Russell Harvard
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2025
Winner, 1986
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1985
NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 1985
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