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Understanding nonfiction: Crash Course Kids Literature #4

If you want to learn about a new topic, where do you start? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we synthesize information from two nonfiction books about a woman with an eye for insects: Maria Merian.Topic: Synthesizing... If you want to learn about a new topic, where do you start? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we synthesize information from two nonfiction books about a woman with an eye for insects: Maria Merian.

Topic: Synthesizing nonfiction texts
Grade level: 3rd-5th grade
Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1-3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.9; 4.1-3, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9; 5.2-3, 5.5, 5.9

Introduction: At the Park 00:00
Nonfiction Books 0:22
Summer Birds 2:25
The Girl Who Drew Butterflies 3:33
Review & Credits 5:22

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Media Length: 5:45

Grade: 3rd - 8th

Subjects: Science; 10 more...

Media Type: Instructional Videos

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Date: 2025

Language: English

Audiences: For Teacher Use; 2 more...

Usage Permissions: Fine Print: Educational Use

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