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Finding Langston

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome

It's 1946. Langston's mother has just died, and now they're leaving the rest of his family and...

4th - 7th

Four Feet, Two Sandals: Extension Activities for Educators

Four Feet, Two Sandals printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Extension Activities for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable extension activities for educators provides interdisciplinary-themed...

The Bell Witch Haunting (Paranormal Mysteries): Word Search

After reading The Bell Witch Haunting by Blake Hoena use this printable and interactive Word Search...

The Bell Witch Haunting (Paranormal Mysteries): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The Bell Witch Haunting by Blake Hoena...

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Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World

Written by John Francis and Illustrated by Josy Bloggs

Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the...

3rd - 7th
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How to Make a Better World: For Every Kid Who Wants to Make a Difference

Written by Keilly Swift and Illustrated by Rhys Jefferys

If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you just might be a world-changer...

2nd - 4th
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The Bell Witch Haunting (Paranormal Mysteries)

Written by Blake Hoena and Illustrated by D. Brady

On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled...

3rd - 8th

Xochitl and the Flowers: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Xochitl and the Flowers by Jorge...

Xochitl and the Flowers: Word Search

After reading Xochitl and the Flowers by Jorge Argueta use this printable and interactive Word...

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Xochitl and the Flowers/Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Jorge Argueta and Illustrated by Carl Angel

Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the...

1st - 4th

A Dog's Porpoise: Amazon Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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A Dog's Porpoise

Written by M.C. Ross

When a bad storm throws Bangor, a harbor porpoise, off course, he finds himself all alone in the...

4th - 7th

The Invisible Boy: Amazon Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

The Farm That Feeds Us: Discussion Guide

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

The Farm That Feeds Us: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Somebody to Love: Word Search

After reading Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele by Valerie...

Somebody to Love: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie...

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Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele

Written by Valerie June and Illustrated by Marcela Avelar

Grammy nominated musician Valerie June’s Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little...

K - 5th

The Farm That Feeds Us: Memory Match

After reading The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm, use this Memory...

The Farm That Feeds Us: Word Search

After reading The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm by Nancy Castaldo use...

The Farm That Feeds Us: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the...

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The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm

Written by Nancy Castaldo and Illustrated by Ginnie Hsu

Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic family farm and experience the rhythm of farm life...

2nd - 6th

The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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