Flashback to the...Chill 2000s!: Ready-to-Read Level 2

Gr 2-5–Though it may seem unfathomable to anyone over the intended age to think of the decade as historical, this lighthearted look back at the 2000s is a fine vehicle for reading skills practice with a side of pop culture fun. A glossary on the opening page introduces potentially unfamiliar vocabulary words, which are printed in bold within the text for convenient reference. Young readers will get a kick out of descriptions and images of fashion trends, food novelties, entertainment, and now-outdated technology, which the adults in their lives will recall effortlessly. A mix of cartoonlike illustrations and stock photographs support the narrative and add context clues, while colorful callout boxes emphasize key concepts. Combined with a vivacious tone, it is an engaging read. The book does make mention of specific brands and TV show titles, which some families will appreciate knowing ahead of time.