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Nasca Lines of Peru: Word Search

After reading Nasca Lines of Peru by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for Enlightened...

Nasca Lines of Peru: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Nasca LInes of Peru by Susan Verde...

Mysteries of Language and Communication: Word Search

After reading Mysteries of Language and Communication by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton...

Mysteries of Language and Communication: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Mysteries of Language and...

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Clean Water

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

It is morning. You have just awakened from a good night's sleep and are feeling thirsty. Your mouth...

Pre-K - 5th
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Mysteries of Language and Communication

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

You have just walked into...

...the coolest room you've ever seen. On one side there's an arcade with...

Pre-K - 5th
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Grand Prismatic Spring

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

You are hiking on a trail through Yellowstone National Park. You are surrounded by many wonders of...

Pre-K - 5th
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Leaf Sheep of the Sea

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

Imagine scuba diving off the coast of Japan. The water is crystal clear, and you can see big fish...

Pre-K - 5th
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Moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

Moai is the Polynesian word for statue. Many archaeologist, linguists, and anthropologists from all...

Pre-K - 5th
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Nasca Lines of Peru

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

The Nasca Lines were created nearly 2,000 years ago by the people who lived on the southern coast of...

Pre-K - 5th
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Love BIG (The Live Big Series, Book 2)

Written by Kat Kronenberg and Illustrated by David Miles

In the second book of the Live Big series, the African savanna has turned dry and desolate. The...

Pre-K - 5th
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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival in China to...

Pre-K - 5th

Well-Being Booklist

Brought to you in partnership with NAMI and Macy’s, this suggested book list sparks meaningful...

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Annie’s Allergies: A story about allergy education and awareness

Written by Amy Krieger

Annie’s Allergies is a rhyming children's picture story book with bright illustrations, relatable...

Pre-K - 5th

Grace Hopper: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th

Marshmallow Reading

Use this to track the number of times you read, coloring in a marshmallow for each time. 

Invisible Things: Guide For Families

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

Amma's Sari: Guide For Families

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

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The Gingerbread White House: A Pop-up Book

Written by Chuck Fischer, Roland Mesnier, & Mark Ramsdell

The holiday season at the White House is a magical time of year. The house is beautifully decorated...

Pre-K - 6th
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My Super Mom and Her Sidekick Crew: Dad Saves the Planetarium

Written by Tameka Mitchell and Illustrated by Barbara Dokic

In Dad Saves the Planetarium," we can't forget about Science! Follow the journey of a young girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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My Dragonfly Friend

Written by Marie Kriedman and Illustrated by Carolyn Snead

This is the story of a dragonfly who flies around town each day to check on friends who have cancer...

Pre-K - 6th

Create a Character

Have students create their own character to accompany the story. This could be a variation of the...

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