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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

Written by Gaylia Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

Growing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at...

2nd - 5th
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The Nocturnals Explore Unique Adaptations of Nighttime Animals

Written by Tracey Hecht

This middle grade nonfiction book is for kids ages 9–12 and has over 150 full-color animal photos...

4th - 7th
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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (en Español)

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The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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Rachel Carson: Guide for Families (en Español)

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Rachel Carson: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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Fresh Air, Clean Water: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability: Guide for Families (en Español)

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Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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A Planet is a Poem

Written by Amanda West Lewis and Illustrated by Oliver Averill

Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system.

Fr...

3rd - 7th

Rachel Carson: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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What Is Juneteenth?

Written by Kirsti Jewel

On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union...

3rd - 7th
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Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture: Stories, Timelines, Maps, and More (Nat Geo Kids)

Written by Cynthia O'Brien

More than 160 tribes are featured in this encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of...

3rd - 8th
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Hurricane Child

Written by Kacen Callender
Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around.
3rd - 7th
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Eagle Drums

Written by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson

A magical realistic middle grade debut about the origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a...

4th - 6th
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The Juneteenth Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate

Written by Alliah L. Agostini & Chef Taffy Elrod and Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud

A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed...

3rd - 6th
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A Kid's Guide to Arab American History: More Than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series)

Written by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Illustrated by Maha Addasi

Many Americans, educators included, mistakenly believe all Arabs share the same culture, language...

2nd - 5th
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Matthew Henson and Robert Peary: The Race for the North Pole (Partners)

Written by Laurie Rozakis

This book is a biography of the two explorers who together discovered the North Pole in 1909.

3rd - 5th
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Piggy: The Cure (An AFK Book)

Written by Terrance Crawford and Illustrated by Dan Widdowson
Dive into terrifying world of PIGGY in the second original illustrated novel based on the fan-favorite video game!
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