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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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Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Jacklyn Milton and Illustrated by Jeremy Norton & Janos Orban

"Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do...

3rd - 7th
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The Best Man

Written by Richard Peck

Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up...

4th - 7th
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Train I Ride

Written by Paul Mosier

Ryder is on a train heading east, leaving California, where her gramma can’t take care of her...

3rd - 7th

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and...

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Betty Before X

Written by Ilyasah Shabazz and Illustrated by Renée Watson

In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty’s house doesn’t quite feel like home. She believes her...

4th - 9th

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

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

STEM Exploration Activity Guide for 3-5

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

Sports Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on sports 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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And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

Written by Jean Fritz
This entertaining biography presents fascinating anecdotes and facts that illuminate Paul Revere's...
4th - 6th

Bud, Not Buddy: Criss Cross

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Criss...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Easy)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Hard)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Medium)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Word Search (Easy)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Word...

Bud, Not Buddy: Word Search (Hard)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Word...

Bud, Not Buddy: Word Search (Medium)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Word...
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Visual Explorers: Rocks, Crystals, and Gems

Written by Paul Calver

An introduction to petrology and gemology enhanced by fun facts and dazzling photos. “Visually...

3rd - 5th
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Sleepers, Wake

Written by Paul Samuel Jacobs
Dody, a space pioneer of the future, wakes long before anyone else during his ship's journey and...
5th - 7th
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Tangerine

Written by Edward Bloor
Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not...
5th - 7th
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The Rise of Aurora West

Written by Paul Pope and Illustrated by David Rubin
A prequel to Battling Boy, The Rise of Aurora West follows the young hero as she seeks to uncover...
5th - 12th
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Water Is Water A Book about the Water Cycle

Written by Miranda Paul and Illustrated by Jason Chin
This spare, poetic picture book follows a group of kids as they move through all the different...
1st - 5th
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Answering the Cry for Freedom: Stories of African Americans and the American Revolution

Written by Gretchen Woelfle and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
Even as American Patriots fought for independence from British rule during the Revolutionary War...
4th - 7th

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