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Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963

Written by Sharon Robinson
In January 1963, Sharon Robinson turns thirteen the night before George Wallace declares on national...
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Who Would Win? Lobster vs. Crab

Written by Jerry Pallotta
Facts and photos provide a contrast between a lobster and a crab, comparing sizes, claws, other...
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The Big Apple

Written by Mary Atkinson
Come explore New York's neighborhoods, and meet some of the many different people who live in them.
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Investigate Light: Bouncing Light

Written by Janine Scott
Investigate Light: Bouncing Light covers these essential questions: What happens when light bounces...
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Investigate Transportation: Stepping Out on Foot

Written by Lynette Evans
Investigate Transportation: Stepping Out on Foot covers these essential questions: To what places is...
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Investigate Forces: Down to Earth

Written by Janine Scott
Investigate Forces: Down to Earth answers the following questions: How do birds stay up in the air...
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Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem Solving

Written by Greg Tang and Illustrated by Greg Paprocki
A collection of famous paintings, each paired with a clever poem that offers practice with making...
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Into the Gauntlet ( 39 Clues #10 )

Written by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, have had enough. Not only do they have to...
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People and Places (World of Wonder)

Written by Gerard Chesire
Who were the first people and how did they live? When did they invent farming, tools, cities? Who...
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Storm Warning ( 39 Clues #09 )

Written by Linda Sue Park
Amy and Dan know the man in black has tried to kill them. They know he's a Madrigal, the most...
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Careers, Jobs, and Community Helpers Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on careers, jobs, and community helpers for grades 3-5.

Classic Fairy Tales Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports classic fairy tales for grades 3-5.

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for grades 3-5.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

Seasons Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on seasons for grades 3-5.

STEM Exploration Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades 3-5.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books with unique characters for grades 3-5.

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 3-5.

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Nature Attacks! (I Survived True Stories)

Written by Lauren Tarshis
Gripping true stories of real kids who have survived horrifying disasters from the author of The New...
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Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability (Engineering in Action)

Written by Robert Snedden
Human activities have a huge impact on the Earth. Environmental engineers apply traditional...
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The Hero Two Doors Down

Written by Sharon Robinson
Based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie...
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Fiona's Lace

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

An Irish family stays together with the help of Fiona's talent for making one-of-a-kind lace in this...

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Classic Goosebumps: Stay Out of the Basement

Written by R. L. Stine
Dr. Brewer is doing a little plant-testing in his basement. Margaret and Casey Brewer are worried...
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A True Book™—Space: Journey Through Our Solar System

Written by Dr. Mae Jemison
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison made history by spending eight days in Earth's orbit, making her the first...
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