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Buffalo Dreamer

Written by Violet Duncan
Summer learns about her grandfather’s experiences at a residential school and discovers the importance of understanding her family’s past while honoring her Native heritage.
5th - 6th

Holes: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Holes.

Holes: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Holes.
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The Lost Robot

Written and Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
A lonely, broken robot is searching for a place to belong — a family, a home, and a life where they feel loved. As the robot wanders, they discover that even when you feel lost, there is always a special place meant just for you.
Pre-K - K
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Sorry, Sammy

Written by Scott Rothman and Illustrated by Tom Tinn-Disbury
Sammy is having a rough day. He’s stuck in his room—on his mom’s birthday!—writing apology letters for all the things he shouldn’t have done. But what did Sammy do?
K - 2nd
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My Friend Robot (Barefoot Singalongs)

Written by Sunny Scribens and Illustrated by Hui Skipp (Illustrator) & Norma Jean Wright (Performer)

Get ready to sing, build, and explore! In this story, a group of energetic kids and their robot...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

Written by Dr. Jess Wade and Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
A brilliant physicist—and first‑time picture‑book author—invites readers to explore the teeny‑tiny building blocks that make up everything in our world. Friendly, simple text and bright, stylish pictures explain atoms, elements, and other big science ideas.
K - 4th
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Artificial Intelligence (Cutting Edge Technology)

Written by Betsy Rathburn
Artificial intelligence is everywhere! It helps in our classrooms, in hospitals, and even inside the smartphones we carry around. But how does this smart technology actually work? Where did it come from? And what might it do in the future?
3rd - 7th
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Supa Nova: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Chanté Timothy
Nova is shocked when she learns how much plastic is hurting our planet—and that giant “trash islands” are floating in the ocean. Luckily, she has a super‑secret science lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA… or for SCIENCE!
2nd - 5th

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner.

Using Repeated Reading to Build Fluency

This educator guide explains how repeated reading strengthens accuracy, automaticity, appropriate rate, expression, and comprehension, and provides a simple five-step routine for putting the strategy into practice.
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We are the Wright Brothers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Orville and Wilbur Wright loved taking things apart and figuring out how they worked. Ever since...

K - 4th

Holes: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

Holes: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Holes.
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Fantastic Flora: The World’s Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants

Written by Ann McCallum Staats and Illustrated by Zoë Ingram
Ready to explore some super‑strange plants? Open this book and discover the amazing tricks plants use to survive!
3rd - 7th
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A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream

Written by Karen Nyberg & Ann McCallum Staats and Illustrated by Alida Massari
Dr. Karen Nyberg always dreamed of reaching the stars. And when she finally made it to space, she wanted to share the amazing view with everyone back on Earth. From far away, she thought our planet looked like a giant quilt made of different people, places, and colors. So she decided to use her sewing skills — in space!
Pre-K - 3rd
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You Belong in the Wild

Written by Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
Noa loves everything about nature. She watches wildlife shows, plays pretend with her stuffed animals, and shares cool animal facts with her mom. But when she looks at the people who work in nature, none of them seem to look like her.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sarabeth's Garage

Written by melanie florence and Illustrated by Nadia Alam
Sarabeth loves cars. She loves how engines sometimes roar like lions and other times purr like tiny kittens. She loves spotting sports cars that zoom like cheetahs and big, boxy SUVs that lumber along like elephants.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas

The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.
4th - 7th

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