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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Rookie National Parks™)

Written by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Follow Ranger Rick as he gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) a fun and fascinating tour of some of...

1st - 2nd
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Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

Written by J.H. Shapiro and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Vacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash--lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble!

Tyree Guyton...

K - 3rd
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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

Harlem Grown: Discussion Guide

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

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Grace for President (Grace Series, 1)

Written by Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

"Where are the girls?"

When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female...

Pre-K - 3rd

Fry Bread: Discussion Guide

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

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Room for Everyone

Written by Naaz Khan and Illustrated by Mercè López

A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for...

Pre-K - 2nd

A Shelter in our Car: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: Discussion Guide

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

Cece Loves Science and Adventure: Discussion Guide

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

Kate, Who Tamed the Wind: Discussion Guide

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

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A Shelter in our Car

Written by Monica Gunning and Illustrated by Elaine Pedlar

Zettie and her Mama left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain life in the...

K - 4th
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Someone Builds the Dream

Written by Lisa Wheeler and Illustrated by Loren Long

All across this great big world, jobs are getting done
by many hands in many lands. It takes much...

K - 3rd
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Sunrise Summer

Written by Matthew Swanson and Illustrated by Robbi Behr

When a girl and her family travel four thousand miles from home, it’s not your typical summer...

Pre-K - 2nd
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A Sled for Gabo

Written by Emma Otheguy and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez

On the day it snows, Gabo sees kids tugging sleds up the hill, then coasting down, whooping all the...

Pre-K - 3rd

Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Are Trees Alive?: Guide for Educators

Are Trees Alive? printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking...

Are Trees Alive?: Guide for Families

Are Trees Alive? printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

Are Trees Alive?: Extension Activities for Educators

Are Trees Alive? printable Extension Activities for Educators provides interdisciplinary, extension...

Harlem Grown: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed A Neighborhood

Written by Tony Hillery and Illustrated by Jessie Hartland
This true story shows how a vacant city lot was transformed into a thriving garden, bringing fresh food, learning, and community to a neighborhood.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes

Written by Rebel Girls and Illustrated by Ibtihaj Muhammad (Foreward)

This collection features brand-new tales of game-changing athletes and their drive, resilience, and...

2nd - 5th

Don't Waste Your Food: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Don't Waste Your Food (Good to Be Green)

Written by Deborah Chancellor and Illustrated by Diane Ewen

Amara's dad says they shouldn't waste food. But why is this such a big problem? Follow their story...

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