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Fiesta!

FIESTA!: A Celebration of Latino Festivals

Written by Sherry Shahan and Illustrated by Paul Barragan
Experience the vibrant energy of Hispanic culture in FIESTA!: A Celebration of Latino Festivals, a colorful month-by-month guide to traditional holidays. This engaging picture book uses bold illustrations and spirited poetry to introduce children to diverse Latin American traditions and celebrations.
1st - 6th
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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 multi-step problems.
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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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