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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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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

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Shield Up! How Upstanding Bystanders Stop Bullying

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose

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What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig (Pig in a Wig book)

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Pre-K - 2nd
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The Glorkian Warrior and the Mustache of Destiny

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