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The Last Kids on Earth: Book Talk

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

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

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

Haunted U.S.A.: Word Search

After reading Haunted U.S.A.: Spine-Tingling Stories from All 50 States by Heather Alexander, use...

Haunted U.S.A.: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Haunted U.S.A.: Spine-Tingling Stories...

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Haunted U.S.A.: Spine-Tingling Stories from All 50 States

Written by Heather Alexander and Illustrated by Sam Kalda

We've got spirits, yes we do! Haunted USA is a terrifying treasure trove of supernatural scares from...

4th - 7th
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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

Wild River: Word Search

After reading Wild River by Rodman Philbrick, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Wild River: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Wild River by Rodman Philbrick.

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Families (Español)

The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World printable Guide for Families provides hands-on...

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Guide For Families

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

Leveled Reading Passage: Happy Valentine's Day

Use this leveled reading passage with your students to practice fluency, build background knowledge...

Leveled Reading Passage: Chiang Mai's Twins

Use this leveled reading passage with your students to practice fluency, build background knowledge...

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Yes, Boys Can!

Written by Jonathan Juravich and Illustrated by Richard V. Reeves

Inspire boys to be confident and caring through the biographies of 50 fascinating men, past and...

3rd - 7th
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Elf Dog and Owl Head

Written by M. T. Anderson and Illustrated by Junyi Wu

Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and...

3rd - 7th
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The Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas

Get out and see the birds! With Kids’ Field Guide to Birds in hand, spot and learn about dozens of...

3rd - 7th

Wild River: Discussion Guide for Families

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

Wild River: Word Search

After reading Wild River by Rodman Philbrick use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Wild River: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Wild River by Rodman Philbrick.

Wild River: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.
4th - 8th

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Educators

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Guide for Families

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Extension Activities for Educators

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

The Banana-Leaf Ball: Vocabulary Scaffold

The Banana-Leaf Ball printable vocabulary scaffold guide pairs 10 challenge words from the story...

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