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Age Range
6 - 12
Genre
poetry
Copyright Year
2015-02-28
Page Count
40
Publisher
Lee & Low
Grade Level
1st - 7th
ISBN
9781620142233
Lexile
NP
Themes
celebrations
social situations
family

Amazing Faces

Written by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet

There are 16 poems in this anthology celebrating the rich diversity of American kids. The poems reflect the great variety of people in our society. Children will identify with common childhood experiences and ways of interacting with adults in their world.

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Amazing Faces: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins.

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Amazing Faces Teacher's Guide

This printable and downloadable educator guide for Amazing Faces provides background, focus...
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
6 - 12
Genre
poetry
Copyright Year
2015-02-28
Page Count
40
Publisher
Lee & Low
Grade Level
1st - 7th
ISBN
9781620142233
Lexile
NP
Themes
celebrations
social situations
family
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