The Mystery at Kill Devil Hills
The Mystery at Kill Devil Hills by Carole Marsh is a third edition published by Gallopade International on September 1, 2003. This 160-page book is written in English and presents an engaging narrative centered around four friends who embark on an adventure during the Centennial of Flight celebration in Kitty Hawk. As they navigate through a howling winter storm, they search for a missing plane, uncovering clues related to aviation history along the way.
Readers will find a blend of mystery, action, and adventure as the story incorporates elements of history and geography. The narrative includes educational facts about the Wright brothers, types of aircraft, and significant events in aviation history, all while maintaining a humorous tone. Designed for children in grades 3-6, this book features SAT vocabulary and offers built-in activities and book club suggestions, making it a resourceful addition to any young reader’s collection.
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One historic flight! Four funny friends! A missing plane! A howling winter storm, clues on every dune and time is flying away! Four real kids attending the Centennial of Flight celebration in Kitty Hawk find themselves racing through aviation history to find a missing plane-but is it really missing?
LOOK what’s in this mystery – people, places, history, and more! Flight vocabulary o Attempts to fly pre-Wright brothers Š What happened on the day of the first flight and why the brothers chose Kill Devil Hills Š Orville and Wilbur’s beginnings Š Sand dune shifting Š Hurricanes and Nor’easters Š Types of aircraft Š Wing warping Š Windmills Š The plane Flyer Š Dare County Š Kitty Hawk Š Wright Brothers National Memorial, Manteo, NC Š Eagle River, AK.
Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.
Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:
Grade Levels: 3-6
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.5
Accelerated Reader Points: 3
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 74557
Lexile Measure: 670
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q
Developmental Assessment Level: 40
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