Mimi, Papa, Christina, and Grant really get in over "skulls" in this mystery set in the Yucatan Peninsula. When they go to explore ancient Maya ruins, "number" clues seem to abound! But what is someone trying to lead them to... or away from? Snakes... human hearts... a wall of skulls... human sacrifice?
"How creepy can you get?" the kids wonder. But in searching for clues, they encounter the wonder that is Mexico and find themselves laughing at things they never thought could be funny along the way!
Like all of Carole Marsh's Mysteries, this mystery will also incorporate history, geography, culture, and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery will include SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, a built-in book club, and activities.
Below is the
Reading Levels Guide for this book:
Grade Levels: 3-8
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.3
Accelerated Reader Points: 2
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 165490
Lexile Measure: 620
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q
Developmental Assessment Level: 40
Want a sneak peek? Read the first three chapters
HERE.
For additional resources, go to the Resources Tab. Under the Resource Tab, you will find "Common Core State Standards for Teachers," "Where Have You Been?" map, additional activities including "Fact or Fiction," "Fascinating Facts," "Book Club Discussion Questions," "Book Club Activities," and the "Around the World Common Core State Standards Teacher Resource" for classroom discussion questions and activities for ELA.
FREE resources for you!
1. Download the Carole Marsh Mysteries
Around The World Correlations to Common Core/State Standards HERE.
2. Download the
Where in the World Have You Been map
HERE 3. Download additional activities including Fact or Fiction, Fascinating Facts, Book Club Discussion and Book Club Activities
HERE.
4. Utilize the Around the World Common Core State Standards Teacher Resource for classroom discussion questions and activities for ELA grades 2-6. This can be used for all 19 mysteries
HERE.