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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction

California or Bust

Written by Judith Stamper
In simple language, a young man writes letters home to his mother and siblings, relaying the challenges and excitement of traveling west to look for gold. A fact-filled book that is great for supporting Social Studies.
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Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

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

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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction
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A Wrinkle in Time

Written by Madeleine L'Engle

When Meg Murray and Charles Wallace’s father is taken by evil forces to another planet, it is up to...

5th - 9th
17074

Tales From A Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Renee Russell
A certain member of the CCP girls Dork fans know all about has gotten her hands on Nikki’s diary and...
4th - 8th
16730

Young Widows Club

Written by Alexandra Coutts
Seventeen-year-old Tamsen Baird didn't set out to become a teenage widow. All she did was fall in...
7th - 12th

Princess Truly Picks a Pumpkin

Written by Kelly Greenawalt and Illustrated by Amariah Rauscher

Join favorite character Princess Truly and her dog, Sir Noodles, on a trip to the pumpkin patch...

Pre-K - K
18450

Sophie the Hero

Written by Lara Bergen
Sophie has discovered the perfect name: Sophie the Hero But being a hero might be tougher than this...
2nd - 3rd
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Keep of Ages

Written by Caragh M. O'Brien
Driven by fear when Dean Berg kidnaps her family, Rosie Sinclair strikes out across the country to...
7th - 9th
15411

Harriet the Spy

Written and Illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh
The story of Harriet Welsch, a budding writer who lives in New York, spies on her neighbors and...
3rd - 7th
15617

Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends

Written and Illustrated by Lincoln Pierce
Fiesty 11-year old Nate Wright is in a class by himself. In this edition of the graphic novel style...
3rd - 7th
19597

Whatever After: Fairest of All

Written by Sarah Mlynowski
Mirror, mirror, on the basement wall . . .

Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The...

3rd - 7th
17091

Tales From A Not-So-Popular Party Girl

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Renee Russell
Life is looking up for Nikki Maxwell, especially since her crush, Brandon, asked her to be his lab...
4th - 8th

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window

Written by Lemony Snicket

Dear Reader,

If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even...

5th - 6th
19918

Summer According to Humphrey (According to Humphrey)

Written by Betty G. Birney
Humphrey loves being the class hamster, he gets to observe, learn and experiences new things, all...
Pre-K - 2nd