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A Natural Man

A Natural Man: The True Story of John Henry

Written by Steve Sanfield and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton
Experience the legendary American folktale of John Henry, a powerful steel-driving man who became a symbol of courage and strength.
2nd - 7th

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with 100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2) by...

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Word Search

After reading 100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2) by Stuart J. Murphy, use this printable and interactive...

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100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2)

Written by Stuart J. Murphy and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello

When Mrs. Lopez tells her class that they're going to celebrate ""100 Days of School,"" Maggie hears...

1st - 5th
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Food for Hope: How John van Hengel Invented Food Banks for the Hungry

Written by Jeff Gottesfeld and Illustrated by Michelle Laurentia Agatha

Hunger continues to be an international problem. This true story of how one ordinary person did...

2nd - 5th
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National Monuments of the U.S.A

Written by Cameron Walker and Illustrated by Chris Turnham

Travel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments...

1st - 5th
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Seeds of Change

Written by Jen Cullerton Johnson and Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
This is the story of Wangari Maathai, a naturalist who loved her country Kenya. After returning to...
2nd - 5th
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Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #28)

Written by Debbie Dadey & Marcia T. Jones and Illustrated by John Steven Gurney
Liza is on her way to the local stables when she slips on the snow and hurts herself! Out of nowhere, a sleigh pulled by a white unicorn appears and takes her all the way to the stable. Her friends don't believe it was really a unicorn; Liza must have been seeing things! But Liza is determined to prove that she knows what she saw!
2nd - 5th
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Johnny Appleseed

Written by Eva Moore
John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) sets out to plant apple trees in the American wilderness and becomes...
2nd - 5th
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The Wild Whale Watch (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book)

Written by Eva Moore and Illustrated by John Speirs
Wanda and her classmates accompany Ms. Frizzle on a whale watch, where they learn about whales and...
2nd - 5th
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Lincoln and Kennedy A Pair to Compare

Written by Barretta and Gene and Illustrated by Barretta
President Abraham Lincoln grew up in a one-room log cabin. President John F. Kennedy was raised in...
1st - 5th

Hoop Genius: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on definitions of the vocabulary words from Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher...

Hoop Genius: Memory Match

After reading Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball, use...

Hoop Genius: Word Search

Look for vocabulary words from Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented...

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John...

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: Word Search

After reading Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe, use this printable and...

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: Meet the Dancers

Watch a clip from the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble and Camden Repertory Theater's live...

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: Read Aloud

Read aloud video of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe. From The SweetBerry Library.
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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Written and Illustrated by John Steptoe
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two...
Pre-K - 6th

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