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The Power of Her Pen

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by John Parra

Ethel Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed...

Pre-K - 3rd

Shark Lady: Guide For Families

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

Rachel Carson: Guide For Families

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

Hidden Figures: Guide For Families

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The Great Stink: Guide For Families

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Queen of Physics: Guide For Families

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

Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability: Guide For Families

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

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Guide For Families

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The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide For Families

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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...

3rd - 7th
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Detective Stories

Written by Philip Pullman and Illustrated by Nick Hardcastle
Young mystery fans will be enthralled by this compelling volume of detective fiction that includes both classic and contemporary writers such as Italo Calvino, Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Damon Runyon, and Andrew Vachss.
6th - 8th
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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...

3rd - 8th

We Are Grateful: Read Aloud Guide

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

We Are Grateful: Vocabulary Guide

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

We Are Grateful: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

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Alma and the Sea

Written by Jaime Gamboa and Illustrated by Roger Ycaza

This story is a cultural representative not only for Hondurans but for anyone in the Caribbean sea...

1st - 3rd

Night Job: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Night Job printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects...

Night Job: Guide for Families (Español)

Night Job printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects...

Metamorphosis of Medicine: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

Night Job: Guide for Families

Night Job printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects...

Night Job: Guide for Educators

Night Job printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking before...

Metamorphosis of Medicine: Vocabulary Guide

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

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Untwine

Written by Edwidge Danticat

Giselle Boyer and her identical twin, Isabelle, are as close as sisters can be, even as their family...

7th - 9th
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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.
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