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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Martina Peluso

Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival in China to...

K - 5th

Lions & Liars: Word Search

After reading Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Lions & Liars: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley.

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Lions & Liars

Written by Kate Beasley and Illustrated by Dan Santat
Fifth grade is off to a terrible start when Frederick is sent to a disciplinary camp for troublesome boys. His fellow troop mates―Nosebleed, Specs, The Professor, and little-yet-lethal Ant Bite―are terrifying. But in between trust-building exercises and midnight escape attempts, a tenuous friendship grows between them.
3rd - 7th
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What Is A Family?

Written by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong

DNA can tell us who our family members are, but we all know that family means more than just...

3rd - 7th

The American Civil War (War Histories): Word Search

After reading The American Civil War by Kate Moening use this printable and interactive Word Search...

The American Civil War (War Histories): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with The American Civil War by Kate Moening...

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The American Civil War (War Histories)

Written by Kate Moening

Though united today, America has not always stood together. This hi-lo title looks at the war that...

3rd - 7th

Mystery on Magnolia Circle: Amazon Book Talk

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

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Mystery on Magnolia Circle

Written by Kate Klise

What happens when two best friends take on the world’s worst summer?

On the first day of vacation...

3rd - 7th
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Beverly Right Here

Written by Kate DiCamillo

Beverly put her foot down on the gas. They went faster still.
This was what Beverly wanted — what...

5th - 6th

Flora and Ulysses: Vocabulary Guide

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

Flora and Ulysses: Discussion Guide

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

What's Your Problem? Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to determine the problem(s) in the story by looking closely at the story...

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The Beatryce Prophecy

Written by Kate DiCamillo

We shall all, in the end, be led to where we belong. We shall all, in the end, find our way home. In...

4th - 7th
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Storm Horse

Written by Nick Garlick

A stirring, moving story about a boy and the horse he rescues from the sea -- Kate DiCamillio meets...

3rd - 7th
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The Line Tender

Written by Kate Allen

Funny, poignant, and deeply moving, The Line Tender is a story of nature's enduring mystery and a...

5th - 8th
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Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1)

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Kelley McMorris
Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always...
2nd - 5th
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Raymie Nightingale

Written by Kate DiCamillo
Three girls enter the Little Miss Florida competition for profound and complicated reasons, and find...
3rd - 6th
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LEGO NEXO Knights Chapter Book: Fright Knight

Written by Kate Howard
Set in the futuristic, high-tech world of the Kingdom of Knighton, LEGO Nexo Knights follows five...
3rd - 5th
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Barefoot Books Children of the World

Written by Tessa Strickland and Kate DePalma and Illustrated by David Dean
Innovative and inclusive, Barefoot Books Children of the World empowers young readers to learn about...
K - 6th
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We All Went on Safari

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the...
K - 6th
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Cool it, Carrie (Making Friends, No.2)

Written by Kate Andrews
Carrie's mad at Alex for entering her story in a major writing competition, but Jordan is really to...
4th - 6th
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Grow Up, Amy (Making Friends, Book 4)

Written by Kate Andrews
When she hears about Amy's plot to embarrass Carrie, Mel cannot decide whether to warn one friend...
4th - 6th

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