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Swoop and Soar: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two...

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Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp

Swoop and Soar, two baby osprey chicks, are safe in their nest at the top of the forest, until a...

K - 7th
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Sometimes I'm Scared

Written by Dr. Jane Annunziata PsyD & Dr. Marc A. Nemiroff PhD and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Kids can be afraid of lots of things It's normal. But these fears can seem really big! Well, have no...
Pre-K - 3rd

We Are Water Protectors: After Reading Activity

This printable activity provides suggestions for activating student thinking after reading We Are Water Protectors.

We Are Water Protectors: Discussion Guide

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

We Are Water Protectors: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Written by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple and Illustrated by Anne-Sophie Lanquetin
Not all princesses dress in pink. Some play in bright red socks that stink, blue team jerseys that...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The First Americans: Tribes of North America

Written by Jane Werner Watson
This book introduces the way of life of the various groups of native Americans before the arrival of...
1st - 3rd

We Are Water Protectors: Memory Match

After reading We Are Water Protectors, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words.

We Are Water Protectors: Word Search

After reading We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

We Are Water Protectors: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom.
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2020. Water gives life to people, animals, and the land. In this story, a young Indigenous girl learns that water must be protected. When a danger called the "black snake" threatens the water, she takes a stand. She speaks up for her people and for the Earth. She calls on everyone to help keep the water clean and safe.
K - 3rd
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Fancy Nancy

Written by Jane O'Connor and Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2005. Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. She loves to wear fancy clothes, play with fancy toys, and most of all, use fancy words!
Pre-K - 3rd

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades PK-2.

Going to School Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on going to school for grades Pre K - 2.
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Fancy Nancy – Nancy Clancy : Nancy Clancy Star of Stage and Screen

Written by Jane O'Connor
Nancy Clancy, super sleuth (that's fancy for detective) is on the case in these delightful middle...
2nd - 4th
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Fancy Nancy—I Can Read!™ Level 1: Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles

Written by Jane O'Connor
Nancy thinks that Bree's new glasses are simply spectacular. After all, they are lavender. They are...
1st - 2nd
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Twenty Yawns

Written by Jane Smiley and Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
As her mom reads a bedtime story, Lucy drifts off. Later she awakens in a dark, still room, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Leo: A Ghost Story

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Leo, a misunderstood ghost, meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.
K - 2nd
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Fancy Nancy – Nancy Clancy: Nancy Clancy Secret Admirer

Written by Jane O'Connor
Nancy Clancy and her best friend, Bree, have love on the brain; after all, they're learning about...
2nd - 4th
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The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

Written by Jane Thayer

Petey the puppy has one wish for Christmas: a boy of his very own, but boys are in short supply this...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bear Says Thanks

Written by Karma Wilson and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fancy Nancy—I Can Read!™ Level 1: Fancy Day in Room 1-A

Written by Jane O'Connor
It's a gray, gloomy week in Nancy's classroom, but Nancy thinks of a great way to cheer up her...
K - 2nd

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