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Be a Changemaker: How to Start Something That Matters

Written by Laurie Ann Thompson

Do you wish you could make a difference in your community or even the world? Are you one of the...

7th - 9th
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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference

Written by Aileen Weintraub and Illustrated by Laura Horton

From Picasso, who changed the art world forever, to Malala Yousafzai, the brave teen who was shot...

3rd - 7th
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Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed

Written by Emily Pearson and Illustrated by Fumi Kosaka

Can one child's good deed change the world? It can when she’s Ordinary Mary―an ordinary girl from an...

2nd - 6th
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111 Trees: How One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl

Written by Rina Singh and Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer

In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting...

K - 3rd
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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Written by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Illustrated by Bao Luu

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Dog's Porpoise

Written by M.C. Ross

When a bad storm throws Bangor, a harbor porpoise, off course, he finds himself all alone in the...

4th - 7th

A Ray of Light: Guide for Families (en Español)

A Ray of Light printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

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Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas (English & Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elly Simmons

The poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker...

1st - 4th
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Drumbeat In Our Feet

Written by Patricia A. Keeler & Júlio Leitão and Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of...

1st - 6th
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Celebrate!: Connections Among Cultures

Written by Jan Reynolds

A photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United...

1st - 5th

A Lonely Girl

Click this link to read A Lonely Girl from ReadWorks®

The Farm That Feeds Us: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

The Farm That Feeds Us: Frayer Model

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What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet (Protect the Planet)

Written by Jess French

This educational book will teach young budding ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth...

1st - 4th
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Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth: Educator, Feminist, and Anti-Lynching Civil Rights Leader

Written by Michelle Duster and Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Ida B. Wells was an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker...

1st - 2nd
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Night Job

Written by Karen Hesse and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm

Written by Nancy Castaldo and Illustrated by Ginnie Hsu

Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic family farm and experience the rhythm of farm life...

2nd - 6th

Queen of Physics: Discussion Guide

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Queen of Physics: Frayer Model

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The Great Stink: Discussion Guide

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Miserable Mill

Written by Lemony Snicket

I hope, for your sake, that you have not chosen to read this book because you are in the mood for a...

5th - 6th
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window

Written by Lemony Snicket

Dear Reader,

If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even...

5th - 6th
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A Series of Unfortunate Events #2: The Reptile Room

Written by Lemony Snicket

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful...

5th - 6th

The Great Stink: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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