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3rd-Grade

The Y Street Trio Book 1: Gelato Showdown

Sal, Rupert, and Jenna love exploring their community. They especially love going to the park to get Nonna’s Gelato. Then, Nonna and her cart go missing. Can the Ys find Nonna and help her keep selling gelato? Come along with the Ys as they learn a lot about what the word "community" really means. 

Meet the Y Street Trio

Each 241 Book Package includes the following:

What You Get

Book cover titled "The Y Street Trio: Gelato Showdown" featuring a red and white striped gelato cart with a menu board, published by 24/7 Books, labeled as suitable for 3rd Grade Social Studies.
A digital collage of educational slides showing a cartoon fox and chameleon on a bench in a forest setting, overlayed with educational activities like "Paired Reading," "Social Studies Dictionary," and "Read Aloud."
Three pages from a student journal titled 'Y Street Trio: Gelato Showdown.' The pages include sections labeled 'Word Play,' 'Processing,' and 'Social Studies Dictionary.' There's a list of vocabulary words and definitions such as 'community,' 'compromise,' 'customer,' and 'profit,' with writing prompts to make personal connections. The journal pages also include activities related to prefixes and suffixes and creative writing exercises.

  • What is a community? 

    The Ys learn that Nonna’s Gelato might have to close down. Can they help find a compromise that keeps Nonna in business?

  • Why should we care about maps?

    When Rosa’s parrot Marlo goes missing, the Ys are determined to find him before the incoming storm hits. Jenna’s map of Arbor Town becomes a useful tool but also reveals a new and troubling mystery about Y Street.

  • How do we learn about the history of a community?

    The discovery of a historical artifact near their homes sends the Ys on a search for information. But though their search helps them better understand their town’s history, it also creates new and unsettling questions about the future of Y Street.

  • How do people decide what to buy?

    When the trio learns of a construction project that will threaten everything that matters most to them, they hatch a plan to speak with the mayor and convince her to stop it from moving forward. But will their risky idea pay off - literally?

  • How can we learn about other cultures in our community?

    Being in a wheelchair means that Sal is no stranger to feeling different than other kids his age. So when a new student struggles to fit in, the trio decides to take action to learn more about her background and culture. This leads to curiosity about their own family traditions and some revelations that could impact the Y’s future together.

  • What does it mean to have a voice? 

    When the Ys learn about an upcoming city council hearing, they realize it’s their chance to learn more about Measure Y and publicly voice their objections. But will the town listen to kids? And what if this shopping mall is really the best thing for Arbor Town?

  • How do people make positive changes in their communities?

    The arrival of spring gives the Ys an idea about how to save Y Street. But with the town buzzing with excitement about the new shopping mall, they might just bee too late.

  • How do communities work together?

    The debate over the shopping mall is in full swing. Sal is even beginning to wonder if the Ys might have it wrong since it seems like the shopping mall might bring new opportunities to the people of Arbor Town, including a needed job for Jenna’s mom. Then, a devastating flood hits the town washing away all thoughts of Measure Y in the race to keep everyone safe.

  • What is a democracy?

    The day that will decide the fate of Y Street and the trio of kids that call it home is finally here.  It’s an issue that has divided the town and brought tension to the Ys themselves. Now, it’s time to vote. With each ballot, the Ys get closer to learning the fate of their friendship.

Program overview for 241 Books focusing on social studies for 3rd graders. Describes components like a 24-page book, lesson activities, and student journal. Explains usage as integrated with ELA curriculum and offers guidance on using resources effectively. Highlights a series involving three characters, aiming to build comprehension and social studies knowledge.

Grade 3 Table of Contents

Educational text about types of communities, including urban, rural, and suburban, with illustrations of buildings, houses, and a multiple-choice question at the bottom about the author's purpose.

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