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Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

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

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

Trying New Things Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on trying new things for grades 3-5.

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 3-5.

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I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer
These accessible illustrated comic-book style biographies feature characters from history as...
1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington

Written by Frances E. Ruffin
An account of the August 28, 1963, gathering for civil rights, culminating in Martin Luther King's...
2nd - 3rd
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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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Pumpkin Hill

Written by Elizabeth Spurr and Illustrated by Whitney Martin
Seeds from a plump pumpkin grew into a huge army of roly-poly pumpkins. All it took was a mighty...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Rough-Face Girl

Written by Rafe Martin
In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, a Rough-Face Girl wins the heart of a...
2nd - 3rd
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Stuart Goes to School

Written by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Martin Matje
Our favorite worrier is back, and Stuart is about to start third grade. Stuart worries about getting...
Pre-K - 3rd
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March On!

Written by Christine King Farris
From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister, a definitive, beautifully illustrated tribute to the man...
3rd - 4th
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Little Worlds

Written by Géraldine Collet and Illustrated by Sébastien Chebret
A little world is any place where a child’s imagination is free to blossom. This book shows a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Mom's Busy Days

Written by Elise Raucy and Illustrated by Estelle Meens
Maggie and Ethan’s mom has a lot to do. Carpools, work emails, laundry…the list is endless! But when...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chameleons Are Cool

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Sue Shields
The ability to change color, a sharp-shooting tongue, and skin covering your eyes — now that is cool...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Have a Dream

Written by Margaret Davidson
The life of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his childhood to his role as leader of the civil rights...
3rd - 5th
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Before I Made History: Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of...
2nd - 4th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kitson Jazynka
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
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I Am: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Grace Norwich
Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...
3rd - 5th

National Geographic Readers: Rosa Parks Guide for Educators

National Geographic Readers: Rosa Parks printable guide for educators provides suggestions for...
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Rosa Parks (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end...
K - 3rd

Martin's Big Words: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Martin's Big Words. Look for hints in...

Martin's Big Words: Memory Match (Easy)

After reading Martin's Big Words, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

Martin's Big Words: Memory Match (Hard)

After reading Martin's Big Words, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity...

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