Wishbones
The Scoop on Superstitions
Explores the superstition surrounding wishbones, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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978-1-5038-6514-3
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$22.95 | |
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978-1-5038-6734-5
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Fiction, Nonfiction |
| Category | High Interest |
| Copyright | 2023 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | The Child's World, Inc. Stride |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2023-01-01 |
| BISACS | JNF052020, JNF016000, JNF052030 |
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| Dewey | 001.9 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 610 |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | National Geographic Kids |
- What Is a Wishbone?
- The Wishbone in Ancient Times
- The Superstition Spreads
- Americas Wishbone Superstition
- Glossary
- Fast Facts
- One Stride Further
- Find Out More
- Index
Author: Janie Havemeyer
Janie Havemeyer is an author of many books for young readers. She lives in San Francisco, California, and has visited Angel Island. Janie loves history and learning about the lives of other people. For many years she taught California history to third graders. She is a graduate of Middlebury College and Bank Street College of Education.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of The Scoop on Superstitions from Booklist on April 1, 2023
Who hasn’t wrapped their fingers around a greasy wishbone, their secret hopes to be determined with a fateful snap? This is but one of the unusual practices covered by the Scoop on Superstitions series (12 titles). In this selection, readers become acquainted with the furcula and… View →
