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The Monster Stick & Other Appalachian Tall Tales

Written by Paul Lepp & Bil Lepp and Illustrated by Terry Brewer
What’s the Monster Stick? It’s Paul’s gigantic fishing pole—nine feet long and packed with miles of super‑strong fishing line and shiny, custom‑made sinkers that slide like magic. From the moment Paul gets the Monster Stick, his adventures grow wilder than anything Paul Bunyan ever dreamed up. At one point, he even manages to hook a DC‑10 airplane flown by sneaky smugglers. How he does that… well, that’s part of the fun.
3rd - 8th

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and multi-step problems.
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Betty Before X

Written by Ilyasah Shabazz and Illustrated by Renée Watson

In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty’s house doesn’t quite feel like home. She believes her...

4th - 9th

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 6-8

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 6-8.

Sports Activity Guide for 6-8

This activity guide supports books on sports for grades 6-8.

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Seedfolks

Written by Paul Fleischman
To honor her father, a young girl plants a few lima bean seeds in a vacant lot, and soon a haphazard...
7th - 9th
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The Rise of Aurora West

Written by Paul Pope and Illustrated by David Rubin
A prequel to Battling Boy, The Rise of Aurora West follows the young hero as she seeks to uncover...
5th - 12th

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices: Criss Cross

After reading Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman use this printable and...

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices: Word Search

After reading Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman use this printable and...
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Joyful Noise

Written by Paul Fleischman and Illustrated by Eric Beddows

A collection of poems meant to be read by two people. The poems simulate the sounds of the insect...

4th - 8th

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