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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Written by Baptiste Paul and Illustrated by Jana Glatt

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl...

Pre-K - 5th
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Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Jacklyn Milton and Illustrated by Jeremy Norton & Janos Orban

"Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do...

3rd - 7th
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Train I Ride

Written by Paul Mosier

Ryder is on a train heading east, leaving California, where her gramma can’t take care of her...

3rd - 7th

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and...

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

STEM Exploration Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades 3-5.

Sports Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on sports for grades 3-5.

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 3-5.

Bud, Not Buddy: Criss Cross

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Criss...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Easy)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Hard)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Memory Matching (Medium)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help...

Bud, Not Buddy: Word Search (Easy)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Word...

Bud, Not Buddy: Word Search (Hard)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Word...

Bud, Not Buddy: Word Search (Medium)

After reading Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, use this printable and interactive Word...
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Visual Explorers: Rocks, Crystals, and Gems

Written by Paul Calver

An introduction to petrology and gemology enhanced by fun facts and dazzling photos. “Visually...

3rd - 5th
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Water Is Water A Book about the Water Cycle

Written by Miranda Paul and Illustrated by Jason Chin
This spare, poetic picture book follows a group of kids as they move through all the different...
1st - 5th
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The Matchlock Gun

Written by Walter Edmonds and Illustrated by Paul Lantz
The year was 1756, and New York State was still a colony. Residents were often subjected to raids...
2nd - 5th
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Dear Mr. Henshaw

Written by Beverly Cleary and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Sixth grader Leigh Botts is struggling. His parents just got divorced, and he and his mom move to a...
3rd - 7th
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Maybelle Goes to School

Written by Speck and Katie and Illustrated by Ratz de Tagyos
If there's one thing Maybelle the cockroach can't resist, it's cake. So when Mrs. Peabody bakes her...
3rd - 5th

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices: Criss Cross

After reading Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman use this printable and...

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices: Word Search

After reading Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman use this printable and...

Weslandia: Author Interview with Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes

Honor the misfits and creatives among us by reading Weslandia. Then explore this interview with...
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Weslandia

Written by Paul Fleishman and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Wesley is struggling to find something fun to do on his summer vacation. He decides to create his...
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