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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
1988-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780833539359
Lexile
AD640L

A Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver

Written and Illustrated by Aliki
Brief text and pictures present the life of a man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture.
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Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades PK-2.

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A Weed is a Flower: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.
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A Weed is a Flower: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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A Weed is a Flower: Memory Match

After reading A Weed is a Flower, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...
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A Weed is a Flower: Word List

This printable PDF includes the complete Reading Machine word list that supports this book.
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A Weed is a Flower: Word Search (PK-1)

After reading A Weed is a Flower by Aliki, use this printable and Word Search puzzle to extend...

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A Weed is a Flower: Word Search (2-3)

After reading A Weed is a Flower by Aliki, use this printable and Word Search puzzle to extend...

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
1988-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780833539359
Lexile
AD640L
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