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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction

California or Bust

Written by Judith Stamper
In simple language, a young man writes letters home to his mother and siblings, relaying the challenges and excitement of traveling west to look for gold. A fact-filled book that is great for supporting Social Studies.
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Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction
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16015

The Fault in Our Stars

Written by John Green
Through the miracles of modern science, Hazel Grace Lancaster is still alive, though her cancer is...
7th - 12th

Anni Dreams of Biryani

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra and Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world...

K - 3rd
15261

Throw Your Tooth on the Roof

Written by Selby B. Beeler and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
This book shares tooth traditions from around the world. Learn how children in different cultures...
Pre-K - 2nd
16026

Number the Stars

Written by Lois Lowry

The story of the Danish Resistance against Nazi Germany as told through the eyes of 10-year-old...

5th - 7th
20991

Chelsea's Chinese New Year

Written by Lisa Bullard and Illustrated by Katie Saunders
Chelsea's family is celebrating Chinese New Year! Chelsea gets to stay up late. She watches fireworks and a parade with a dragon! She and her family have a big feast. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!
K - 3rd
17660

I Can Be President, Too!

Written by Yanitzia Canetti
The 14 children in this book have characteristics it takes to be president — diversity, fairness...
K - 2nd
15903

Arthur's Tooth

Written and Illustrated by Marc Brown
Arthur's whole class has started losing their teeth-but not Arthur. His loose tooth wiggles but won...
Pre-K - 3rd
18130

Snowball Fight

Written by Jimmy Fallon
It's a snow day, and this brother and sister know exactly what's coming…snowball fights "Energetic...
1st - 1st
20456

Lightning's Feelings ( Disney Cars Reading Adventures Level 1 )

Written by Disney Book Group
Box Collection. Collects stories featuring the characters from "Cars" engaging in adventures, from...
1st - 3rd
18399

Bilingual Classic Tales: The Lion and the Mouse / El léon y el ratón

Written by Darice Bailer
Bilingual versions of everyone's favorite fairy tales, updated and adorned with simple, lively...
Pre-K - 1st
15761

Biscuit and the Baby

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Illustrated by Pat Schories
Woof, woof! Biscuit sees the baby. Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping...
Pre-K - 2nd
16141

The Courage Test

Written by James Preller
Will has no choice. His father, a professor of American history, drags him along on a wilderness...
3rd - 5th