An easy-to-read, lively introduction to the subjects of democracy, citizenship, and the importance of voting.
Without being didactic, the story teaches the value of informed debate, problem solving, and working together.
Environmental angle: helps kids understand the importance of protecting the natural world and endangered species through introducing an ancient monkey puzzle tree, which children fight to save from development in the book.
Back matter explains the significance of the monkey puzzle tree especially in its native Chile, where the book is set.
LEVELING
Guided Reading Level: S
Common Core State Standards
L.4.3,4,4a,5,5a,5b,5c,6
RF.4.3,4,4a,4c
SL.4.1,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6
W.4.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,7,8,9,9a,10
RL.4.1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10
