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Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

Written by Lisa Papp

Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. Will they pass the test? A beautiful...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Follow That Clue!

Written by Nan Walker and Illustrated by Diane Palmisciano

With his mom away, Ravi's birthday is shaping up to be a total bust. . . until a mysterious bunch of...

K - 3rd

The Oldest Student: Guide For Families

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

The Oldest Student: Discussion Guide

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

The Oldest Student: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Oldest Student: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Oldest Student: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker...

The Oldest Student: Memory Match

After reading The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard & Oge...

The Oldest Student: Word Search

After reading The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard & Oge...

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Kid Innovators: True Tales of Childhood from Inventors and Trailblazers (Kid Legends)

Written by Robin Stevenson and Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators.
3rd - 7th
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Lights of Winter

Written by Heather Conrad and Illustrated by deForest Walker

This is a children's picture book about winter celebrations around the world: Solstice, Yule...

Pre-K - 4th
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

Written by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Illustrated by Oge Mora

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married...

K - 3rd
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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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Dream Street

Written by Tricia Elam Walker and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world!  Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Earth Verse

Written by Sally M. Walker

In a stunning combination of haiku and impressionistic (but accurate) art, this one-of-a-kind book...

2nd - 4th
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My Life as a Cat

Written by Carlie Sorosiak

He’s not a stray house cat, he’s an immortal being. And now he must choose whether to return to his...

3rd - 7th
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The Tale of Angelino Brown

Written by David Almond

Do you believe in angels? Bert and Betty Brown do, because Bert discovered one in his shirt pocket...

3rd - 7th

Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the...

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The Ash House

Written by Angharad Walker

An unsettling, gripping middle grade debut about searching for a sense of belonging in the wrong...

3rd - 7th
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Nana Akua Goes to School

Written by Tricia Elam Walker and Illustrated by April Harrison
It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their...
Pre-K - 3rd

Sweet People Are Everywhere

In an effort to share with children stories that celebrate human sweetness, this activity guide...
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Sweet People Are Everywhere

Written by Alice Walker and Illustrated by Quim Torres
They are all over the globe. Sweet people can be found from Canada to Congo to Cuba, from...
Pre-K - 3rd

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

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

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Madam C.J. Walker (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)

Written by Catherine Nichols

Facts and photographs about the inspiring journeys of these history-making men and women are...

1st - 3rd

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