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Adventures of High John

Adventures of High John the Conqueror

Written by Steve Sanfield
Adventures of High John the Conqueror is a powerful collection of African American folktales featuring the legendary slave trickster who consistently outsmarted his oppressors.
3rd - 9th
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A Natural Man

A Natural Man: The True Story of John Henry

Written by Steve Sanfield and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton
Experience the legendary American folktale of John Henry, a powerful steel-driving man who became a symbol of courage and strength.
2nd - 7th
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Priceless Gifts

Priceless Gifts: A Tale from Italy

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by John Kanzler
This beautifully illustrated Italian folktale teaches children that the best gifts are often the most helpful ones, rather than the most expensive. It is a funny and heartwarming story perfect for young readers who love adventure, history, and cats.
K - 3rd

Blended: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.

The Couch Potato: Book Talk

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

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The Couch Potato

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Cool Bean: Book Talk

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

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The Cool Bean

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .

Alway...

Pre-K - 3rd

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

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

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by John Wallner & Alexandra Wallner

Thomas Alva Edison's inventions include the phonograph, light bulb, and movie camera.

1st - 3rd
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Scare a Bear

Written by Kathy-jo Wargin and Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors.
Pre-K - 4th

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Vocabulary Guide

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

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by...

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos: Word Search

After reading Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown, use this printable and interactive...

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Halloween Forest

Written by Marion Dane Bauer and Illustrated by John Shelley

If you take your trick-or-treat sack and venture into the dark woods on Halloween night, you'll find...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Written by Monica Brown and Illustrated by John Parra

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on...

Pre-K - 3rd

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Vocabulary Guide

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

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with 100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2) by...

100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2): Word Search

After reading 100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2) by Stuart J. Murphy, use this printable and interactive...

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