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The Invisible Boy: Guide For Families

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

The Invisible Boy: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Invisible Boy: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

The Invisible Boy: Amazon Book Talk

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

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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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Healer of the Water Monster

American Indian Youth Literature Award Winner: Best Middle Grade Book! Brian Young’s powerful debut...

3rd - 7th

Riding Freedom: Discussion Guide

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

Riding Freedom: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Riding Freedom: Vocabulary Guide

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

Riding Freedom: Word Search

After reading Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Riding Freedom: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

The Invisible Boy: Memory Match

After reading The Invisible Boy, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

The Invisible Boy: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig.

The Invisible Boy: Word Search

After reading The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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The Invisible Boy

Written by Trudy Ludwig and Illustrated by Patrice Barton

Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their...

1st - 4th
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DKfindout! World War I

Written by Brian Williams
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with this children’s book full of...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs

Written by Brian Williams
Discover the Maya, Inca, and Aztec empires with this children’s book full of photographs and...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! World War II

Written by Brian Williams
Discover World War II facts and hear from people who lived through the war that shaped the modern...
1st - 4th
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Written by Barbara Kerley

This multiple-award-winning picture book follows the life of a little known artist and his...

4th - 6th
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The Houdini Box

Written by Brian Selznick
A young boy (and aspiring magician) receives a box that just may contain the secrets to Houdini's...
4th - 5th
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Riding Freedom

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Charlotte Parkhurst never acted like most other girls. She climbed trees and fought with the boys...

4th - 6th

Brian's Hunt: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Brian's Hunt. Look for hints in the Word...

Brian's Hunt: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Brian's Hunt. Circle or click on words across, or down. You can print...

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