Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
by Peter Sís
A Finalist for the 2022 Jane Addams Children's Book Award
An NPR Best Book... read more
37 Total Resources 4 Awards 12 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-4
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- Jewish
Year Published 2021
Word Count 1,023
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 512288, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
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- Picture Books for Teens
- Global Activists and Activism, Grade 4-5
Our Original Resources 9
Meet-the-Author Recording with Peter Sís about Nicky & Vera
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Peter Sís
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Engagement Guide from W. W. Norton & Company
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 4
Sydney Taylor Book Award, 2001-2025
Honor, 2022
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Finalist, 2022
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2021
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