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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Read Aloud Guide

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

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Vocabulary Guide

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

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with 100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2) by...

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Word Search

After reading 100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2) by Stuart J. Murphy, use this printable and interactive...

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100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2)

Written by Stuart J. Murphy and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello

When Mrs. Lopez tells her class that they're going to celebrate ""100 Days of School,"" Maggie hears...

1st - 5th
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First Ladies Make History

Written by Anita McBride & Giovanna McBride and Illustrated by John Hutton

Who are the first ladies of the United States and what do they do? The authors, a mother-daughter...

K - 4th
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Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

Written by Wab Kinew and Illustrated by Joe Morse

"We are a people who matter." Inspired by President Barack Obama's Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World...

K - 4th

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series: Word Search

After reading Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series by Traci Sorell use this...

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Contenders: Two Native Baseball...

Contenders: Discussion Guide

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

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National Monuments of the U.S.A

Written by Cameron Walker and Illustrated by Chris Turnham

Travel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments...

1st - 5th
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Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

Written by Traci Sorell and Illustrated by Arigon Starr

The true story of John Meyers and Charles Bender, who in 1911 became the first two Native American...

1st - 4th
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The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks

Written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by...

1st - 4th
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Lincoln and Kennedy A Pair to Compare

Written by Barretta and Gene and Illustrated by Barretta
President Abraham Lincoln grew up in a one-room log cabin. President John F. Kennedy was raised in...
1st - 5th

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John...

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: Word Search

After reading Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe, use this printable and...

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: Meet the Dancers

Watch a clip from the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble and Camden Repertory Theater's live...

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: Read Aloud

Read aloud video of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe. From The SweetBerry Library.
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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Written and Illustrated by John Steptoe
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two...
Pre-K - 6th
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Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving

Written by John Frank and Illustrated by London Ladd

Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful...

1st - 4th

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