Rolling Thunder

by Kate Messner

Other authorsGreg Ruth (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2017

Library's review

An annual motorcycle ride on Memorial Day told in poetic form by a granddaughter who goes on the ride with her grandfather, a Vietnam Vet. Includes Author’s Note.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, History-Life and Cultures in the Americas, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Scholastic Press (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages

Description

Told in rhyming text, a boy accompanies his grandfather on the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a demonstration in Washington, DC, on Memorial Day that pays tribute to American veterans.

Awards

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Poetry — 2019)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2018)
Teacher Favorites Award (2018)
Picture This Recommendation List (Fiction — 2018)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

32

Physical description

32 p.; 10.1 inches

ISBN

0545470129 / 9780545470124

DDC/MDS

813.6

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