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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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Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada

Written by Jimmy Fallon and Illustrated by Miguel Ordonez
Your baby's first word will be . . ."Dada!" Right? Everyone knows that fathers wage a secret...
Pre-K - 1st
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Lisa the Lollipop Fairy (Rainbow Magic—The Sugar & Spice Fairies)

Written by Daisy Meadows
Fairy fans will adore this whimsical and lighthearted chapter book series, with a special fairy at...
2nd - 3rd

Fuzzy Mud

Written by Louis Sachar

Be careful. Your next step may be your last.

Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader...

4th - 7th

Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

Written by Bess Kalb and Illustrated by Erin Kraan

Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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All the Way to Havana

Written by Margarita Engle and Illustrated by Mike Curato
A family drives through the streets of Havana, Cuba and experiences the sights and sounds of a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fun Book of Scary Stuff

Written by Emily Jenkins and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

There are lots of frightening things out there. Witches. Trolls. Sharks. The DARK! But nothing seems...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Skin I'm In

Written by Sharon G. Flake

Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at...

5th - 8th
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Under the Southern Cross

Written by Frané Lessac
After nightfall in Australia, families watch movies as bats flit overhead, mysterious orbs of light...
K - 3rd
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Danny and the Dinosaur

Written by Syd Hoff
Danny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun and says, "It would be nice to play with a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tony Persiani
Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up...
2nd - 5th
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The Giggler Treatment

Written by Roddy Doyle and Illustrated by Brian Ajhar
If adults are mean to children, they get the Giggler Treatment. It's smelly. It's squishy. And it...
3rd - 5th
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New Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Craft
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life.
3rd - 7th