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The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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She Persisted: 13 American Women who Changed the World

Written by Chelsea Clinton and Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Throughout United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right...

Pre-K - 3rd

111 Trees: Guide for Families (Español)

111 Trees: How One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl printable Guide for Families provides...

The Farm That Feeds Us: Guide For Families

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

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Hurricane Child

Written by Kacen Callender
Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around.
3rd - 7th
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Piggy: The Cure (An AFK Book)

Written by Terrance Crawford and Illustrated by Dan Widdowson
Dive into terrifying world of PIGGY in the second original illustrated novel based on the fan-favorite video game!
3rd - 7th
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111 Trees: How One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl

Written by Rina Singh and Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer

In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting...

K - 3rd
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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Written by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Illustrated by Bao Luu

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Dog's Porpoise

Written by M.C. Ross

When a bad storm throws Bangor, a harbor porpoise, off course, he finds himself all alone in the...

4th - 7th

The Farm That Feeds Us: Discussion Guide

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

The Farm That Feeds Us: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Farm That Feeds Us: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm

Written by Nancy Castaldo and Illustrated by Ginnie Hsu

Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic family farm and experience the rhythm of farm life...

2nd - 6th

A Ray of Light: Extension Activities for Educators

A Ray of Light printable Extension Activities for Educators provides interdisciplinary, extension...

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Mighty Moe: The True Story of a Thirteen-Year-Old Women's Running Revolutionary

Written by Rachel Swaby

In 1967, a girl known as Mighty Moe broke the women’s world marathon record at a small race in...

4th - 6th
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Cy Young

Cy Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers of all time. He recorded three no-hitters...

4th - 6th
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Written by Douglas Adams
It’s an ordinary Thursday morning for Arthur Dent . . . until his house gets demolished. The Earth...
10th - 12th
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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

Written by Tonya Bolden and Illustrated by Don Tate
Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life...
Pre-K - 3rd

The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two...

The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives: Word Search (Hard)

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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed...

Guts Guide for Educators

Guts printable guide for educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking before...
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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

Written by Dashka Slater
If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students...
7th - 12th
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Golden Lion Tamarin

Written by Barbara A Somervill
The small golden lion tamarin is known for its brownish-red mane, long tail, and territorial nature...
4th - 8th

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