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Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History: Word Search

After reading Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History by Don Brown use this...

Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous...

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Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite

Written by Anna Harwell Celenza and Illustrated by Don Tate
It's a challenge to transform the "Nutcracker Suite's" romantic orchestra into jumpin' jazz melodies...
1st - 4th
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The Cart That Carried Martin

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Don Tate
The strength and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. permeates this picture book about Dr. King's...
1st - 4th
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Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
Young Ernie Barnes wasn’t like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and...
1st - 10th

Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Don Tate (author & illustrator) book, Poet: The Remarkable Story of...
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Strong as Sandow: How Eugen Sandow Became the Strongest Man on Earth

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
Little Friedrich Müller was a puny weakling who longed to be athletic and strong like the ancient...
1st - 4th

Carter Reads the Newspaper: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Deborah Hopkinson & Don Tate book, Carter Reads the Newspaper.
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Carter Reads the Newspaper

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Don Tate
“Carter G. Woodson didn’t just read history. He changed it.” As the father of Black History Month...
1st - 5th

William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad: Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide to accompany the Don Tate book, William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of...
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William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy...
1st - 5th

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for grades 3-5.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books with unique characters for grades 3-5.

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The Hungry Wolf

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has...
K - 4th
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The Tortoise's Gift

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
One hot, dry summer in Zambia, the rain stops falling. Soon, the animals are very hungry and thirsty...
K - 4th
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Masha and the Bear

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
When young Masha ventures out into the forest to pick berries to feed her family, she gets lost. A...
K - 4th
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Never Trust a Tiger

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
As a merchant makes his way to the market, he comes across a beautiful tiger that has fallen down a...
K - 4th
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Hail to the Chief: The American Presidency

Written by Don Robb and Illustrated by Alan Witschonke
Newly updated to include every president from George Washington to Barack Obama, this book explores...
1st - 4th
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The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions

Written by Don L. Wulffson
What's the story behind some of your favorite inventions? From sundaes to Mickey Mouse, learn the...
3rd - 7th
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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton

Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
George loved words. But George was enslaved. Forced to work long hours, George was unable to attend...
1st - 5th

The Book of Three: Criss Cross

After reading The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander use this printable and interactive Criss Cross...

The Book of Three: Word Search

After reading The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander use this printable and interactive Word Search...
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The Book of Three

Written by Lloyd Alexander
The first of five fantasy books about Taran, an assistant pig-keeper raised Dallben, and his...
3rd - 7th
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Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super Soaking Stream of Inventions

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Don Tate
As a young boy, Lonnie was always building things, from bamboo shooters to rockets—he even built a...
2nd - 5th

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