Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.8
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2180
Points per Word
0.000229
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
This is an engaging picture-book account of Katherine Lee Bates and the trip that gave rise to "America the Beautiful."
Quick Summary
Katherine Lee Bates took a train ride up a mountain and came down with the words to one of America's most beloved songs. Kids will love seeing how a breathtaking view atop Pikes Peak sparked the inspiration for lyrics that have been sung for over a century. If your kid loves stories about how real things came to be, like The Little Engine That Could or picture books about American history, they'll be fascinated by this. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, this 5.8 AR level picture book makes an ideal read-aloud for classroom studies of American symbols or a patriotic bedtime story.