The Mystery at Devils Tower
The Mystery at Devils Tower by Carole Marsh is a second edition published by Gallopade International on August 24, 2010. This 160-page book is written in English and invites young readers to join Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa as they embark on an adventure at Wyoming’s Devils Tower. The story weaves together elements of mystery involving Native Americans, dinosaur fossils, and even extraterrestrial encounters, providing an engaging narrative that combines action and adventure.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of history, geography, and culture throughout the book. The narrative features various locations such as the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and Prairie Dog Town, while also introducing notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Col. Richard Dodge. The book incorporates educational facts, SAT vocabulary, and interactive elements, making it suitable for children in grades 3-6. With cliffhanger chapters and a blend of humor and learning, this mystery aims to keep young readers intrigued and eager for more.
Official synopsis Publisher
Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa travel to Wyoming’s Devils Tower and climb into a “Powering” mystery involving Native Americans, dinosaur fossils, precocious prairie dogs, fascinating footprints, Unidentified Flying Objects, and… gulp… aliens??? One pouncing prairie dog! One ropeless rock climber! One angry chief! One close encounters! And hundreds of reasons to run!
LOOK what’s inside this mystery – people, places, history and more!PLACES: Devils Tower, Wyoming: Wyoming Dinosaur Center, Thermopolis ? Devils Tower Š Prairie Dog Town Š Circle of Sacred Smoke Š Devils Tower Trading Post.
PEOPLE: Theodore Roosevelt Š Col. Richard Dodge Š George Hopkins, Daredevil Š Junkyu Mato, sculptor.
NATURE AND SCIENCE: Dinosaurs: Allosaurus Š Tyrannosaurus Rex Š Archaeoptryx Š trackway Š Fossils. Wyoming: Geography Š Weather Š Animal Life: deer, bears, Prairie dogs and bats Š Plant Life: Lichen Š Dinosaur fossils. UFO – Unidentified Flying Objects.
HISTORY AND CULTURE: Devils Tower: Other names: Mato Tipila – Bears lodge Š Facts: Height and geology Š History Š 1st National Monument Š Sacred site for over 20 Indian tribes Š The Lakota Tribe and The Sioux Nation: Teepee’s Š Prayer cloths Š Indian Legend about Devils Tower – Bear Legend and Gold Legend.
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: 4.3
Accelerated Reader Points: 2
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 140438
Lexile Measure: 660
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q
Developmental Assessment Level: 40
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