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America Celebrates: The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years

This book explores 250 years of American history through important people, places, and events that helped shape the country.

3rd - 7th

Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America's biggest, brightest, and bravest!

Written by Clive Gifford and Illustrated by Paul Hammond

This book takes readers on a fun-filled road trip across the United States to discover amazing, unusual, and record-breaking facts from every state.

2nd - 5th

Forgotten Founders: Black Patriots, Women Soldiers, and Other Thinkers and Heroes Who Shaped Early America

Written by Mifflin Lowe and Illustrated by Wiliam Luong

This book shares the stories of the diverse people who helped shape the founding of America but are often left out of history books.

2nd - 7th

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History Smashers: The American Revolution

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Justin Greenwood

This book uncovers surprising facts and myths about the Revolutionary War, helping readers discover what really happened in history.

3rd - 7th

Celebrate America 250 Activity Packet

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with activities that encourage readers to explore the stories, experiences, and contributions that have shaped our nation. This packet helps learners build connections, reflect on history, and celebrate the many voices that are part of America’s story.

America's Founding Myths...And What REALLY Happened

Written by Christy Mihaly and Illustrated by Marta Sevilla

This book explores famous stories from American history and helps readers separate myths from historical facts.

2nd - 8th

Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go!): Book Club Activity Packet

Extend students' reading experience with this engaging Book Club Activity Packet for Swimming into Trouble by Julia Go.

A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks (People Who Shaped Our World)

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by Xia Gordon

This biography celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks, a talented poet whose words captured everyday life and inspired generations of readers and writers.

K - 8th

I Spark Like Lightning

Written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and Illustrated by Sue Teodoro

Jen shares what it’s like living with epilepsy and shows how support, understanding, and self-acceptance help her shine.

K - 5th

Swimming into Trouble (Julia on the Go!)

Written by Angela Ahn and Illustrated by Julie Kim

When an ear infection keeps Julia out of the pool, she must find a way to handle disappointment and make good choices!

2nd - 5th

The 6 (+1) Syllable Types: Resource Handout

This resource introduces the six syllable types plus a “+1” category for leftover (odd and schwa) syllables to help students break multisyllabic words into manageable chunks. Each type includes clear definitions and examples to support decoding and word recognition.

Goal!: Awesome Soccer Stories and Fun Facts for Kids

Written by Carlos Mojica

This guide introduces kids to soccer, sharing fun facts, player profiles, and the history of the world’s most popular sport.

2nd - 4th

The World Game: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe.

The World Game: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe.

The World Game: Word Search

After reading The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe by John Coy, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The World Game: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe by John Coy.

The World Game: Soccer Circles the Globe

Written by John Coy and Illustrated by Phùng Nguyên Quang

This book follows a soccer game that travels around the world, showing how kids everywhere play and love the game.

K - 4th

My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (NOT Hairy Man Suit!): Book Club Activity Packet

Extend students' reading experience with this engaging Book Club Activity Packet for My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit) by Mitra Ardalan.

My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (NOT Hairy Man Suit!): Word Search

After reading My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (NOT Hairy Man Suit!) by Dr. Haleh Massey, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Search for vocabulary words connected to the book's themes and ideas. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (NOT Hairy Man Suit!): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with the themes and vocabulary connected to My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit) by Mitra Ardalan.

Rocco Celebrates America's 250th Birthday at the White House!

Written by Rocco Smirne and Illustrated by John Hutton

Take a tour of the White House and learn how it connects America’s past, present, and important moments in history, especially in this 250th celebration year of the USA!