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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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18487

Don't Be Late!

Written by Libby Brereton and Illustrated by Chris Vallo
Mom, Dan, Ben, and Mike have to leave at eight. Will they be ready in time?
K - 2nd
20463

Marty Frye, Private Eye: The Case of the Missing Poodle

Written by Janet Tashjian and Illustrated by Laurie Keller
In this new collection of mysteries from bestselling author-illustrator team Janet Tashjian and...
2nd - 3rd
17508

Lola's Fandango

Written by Anna Witte and Illustrated by Micha Archer
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Little Lola has always felt invisible next to her big sister, but she is hiding the most beautiful secret, a fiery flamenco dance that is all her own!
K - 3rd
18342

Ready, Freddy: Tooth Trouble

Written by Abby Klein
Young readers will relish the fresh voice, the great sense of humor, and the unique perspective of...
K - 2nd
16146

The Fall

Written by James Preller
The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. As Sam...
4th - 6th
15975

Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: A Story for Children About Nighttime Fears

Written by Lisa B. Gehring and MLIS and Illustrated by Regina Flath
Emily Grace and the What Ifs is the story of a very common problem many children face: nighttime...
K - 3rd
15777

Curious George and the Birthday Surprise

Written by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey and Illustrated by Martha Weston
When the man with the yellow hat tells George that he is planning a surprise, of course George is...
Pre-K - 3rd
16156

Gifted

Written by H. A. Swain
In Orpheus Chanson's world, geniuses and prodigies are no longer born or honed through hard work...
10th - 12th

The Tale of Angelino Brown

Written by David Almond

Do you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his shirt pocket...

3rd - 7th
15979

Mapping My Day

Written by Julie Dillemuth and Illustrated by Laura Wood
Flora loves drawing maps and uses them to tell us about her life! Mapping My Day introduces spatial...
Pre-K - 3rd
16489

The Matchlock Gun

Written by Walter Edmonds and Illustrated by Paul Lantz
The year was 1756, and New York State was still a colony. Residents were often subjected to raids...
2nd - 5th
15851

The Cat In The Hat Comes Back

Written by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat returns for more out-of-control fun in this wintry Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. It...
Pre-K - 2nd