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The Crayon Man: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

The Crayon Man: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

The Crayon Man: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

The Crayon Man: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Christmas Fairy of Strasbourg: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

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The Christmas Fairy of Strasbourg

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Monica Garofalo
A count loses a ring and finds a fairy bride in this magical Christmas tale!
2nd - 5th

George Crum and the Saratoga Chip: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

Written by Natascha Biebow and Illustrated by Steven Salerno

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands?  But children didn't always have such...

1st - 4th
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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

Written by Gaylia Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

Growing up in the 1830s in Saratoga Springs, New York, isn't easy for George Crum. Picked on at...

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The Land Knows Me: A Nature Walk Exploring Indigenous Wisdom

Written by Leigh Joseph and Illustrated by Natalie Schnitter

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

1st - 6th

The Great Stink: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Great Stink: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees

Written by Michelle Schaub and Illustrated by Anne Lambelet

Road trips can be a lot of fun, especially when there are intriguing places to visit and new things...

1st - 4th
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A Planet is a Poem

Written by Amanda West Lewis and Illustrated by Oliver Averill

Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system.

Fr...

3rd - 7th

The Great Stink: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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What Is Juneteenth?

Written by Kirsti Jewel

On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union...

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Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture: Stories, Timelines, Maps, and More (Nat Geo Kids)

Written by Cynthia O'Brien

More than 160 tribes are featured in this encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of...

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Hurricane Child

Written by Kacen Callender
Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around.
3rd - 7th
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The Juneteenth Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate

Written by Alliah L. Agostini & Chef Taffy Elrod and Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud

A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, the Juneteenth holiday has been observed...

3rd - 6th
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A Kid's Guide to Arab American History: More Than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series)

Written by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Illustrated by Maha Addasi

Many Americans, educators included, mistakenly believe all Arabs share the same culture, language...

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Matthew Henson and Robert Peary: The Race for the North Pole (Partners)

Written by Laurie Rozakis

This book is a biography of the two explorers who together discovered the North Pole in 1909.

3rd - 5th

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