The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P.T. Barnum
by Candace Fleming and Ray Fenwick
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2009
Word Count 30,520
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 980L
- ATOS Reading Level: 7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 131627, 5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Circus owners--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Performing Arts
- Barnum, P. T
- Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Circus owners--United States--Biography
- Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
- United States
- Circus owners
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Candace Fleming
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Author Interviews 11
In-depth Written Interview with Candace Fleming
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Interview with Candace Fleming
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Interview with Candace Fleming
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Interview with Candace Fleming
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On writing different genres with Candace Fleming
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On teaching storytelling to young writers with Candace Fleming
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On using primary sources with Candace Fleming
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On student jokesters with Candace Fleming
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Christopher Lane
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Awards & Distinctions 3
YALSA Nonfiction Award, 2010-2023
Finalist, 2010
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
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