Heather Main
Heather Main is an elementary teacher who grew up in Arviat, Nunavut and has travelled to many Nunavut communities through work in the territory. Her favourite part of teaching is reading aloud to children. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and son.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
A blizzard warning has been issued in Mona’s community!
Mona is happy to stay home from school and spend time with Aunt Anita, but she's worried about her friend Justin. Justin is out on a hunting trip with some of his family members. See how Mona and Justin both prepare for the blizzard and help their community members after the storm.
Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic. It is a Level 14 book in the series.
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. F&P Level of this book: P.
Curriculum Connections: Language and Literacy; Environmental Awareness; Community Engagement; Roles and Responsbilities.
Recommended for ages 7 to 9.
Additional Information
42 pages | 5.80" x 7.90"
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