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Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way

Written by Peter Golenbock and Illustrated by Paul Lee

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ocean Babies

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

"Big as a bus and smaller than seeds, billions of babies are born in the ocean...."

This opening...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Spelling Bee Before Recess

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

The students were squirming
but none made a sound,
as the spelling bee entered
its championship
...

K - 4th
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One Nighttime Sea

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

From 1 to 10 and back again, dragonfish, morays, and other nighttime sea creatures fill this...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Twelve Days of Winter

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Carey Armstrong-Ellis

It's wintertime! That means it's the season for mittens, snow, and twelve days of surprises. In this...

Pre-K - 3rd

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Memory Match

After reading Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Word Search

After reading Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go! by Deborah Lee Rose use this printable and interactive...

Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go! by...

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Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!

Written by Deborah Lee Rose

Children love Emperor penguins―they’re so waddly and their chicks are so fluffy. In Penguins Ready...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Cora Cooks Pancit

Written by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore and Illustrated by Kristi Valiant

Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino...

K - 4th

Sweet Music in Harlem: Writing Lesson Plan

Use this lesson plan to guide your writing instruction using Sweet Music in Harlem as your anchor...

Sweet Music in Harlem Writing Graphic Organizer

After reading Sweet Music in Harlem, use this graphic organizer to support students' figurative and...

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Sweet Music in Harlem

Written by Debbie A. Taylor and Illustrated by Frank Morrison

C. J. needs to act fast. A photographer from Highnote magazine is on his way to photograph Uncle...

1st - 4th

Amazing Faces: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins.

Amazing Faces: Word Search

After reading Amazing Faces by Lee Bennett Hopkins use this printable and interactive Word Search...

Astronauts ZOOM!: Read Aloud

​​​​​​A read aloud is an introduction & full reading of a book to students. This is often done to...

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Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love

Written by Michelle Edwards and Illustrated by April Harrison

All the highs and lows of having a bossy, protective, and loving older sibling are depicted in this...

Pre-K - 3rd

NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a time for celebration and reflection with the whole family. For young children, the...

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Honda: The Boy Who Dreamed of Cars

Written by Mark Weston and Illustrated by Katie Yamasaki

The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car...

1st - 6th

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: Discussion Guide

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

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free...

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: Word Search

After reading Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth...

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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

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