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Big Foot and Little Foot: Amazon Book Talk

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

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Still Dreaming/Seguimos Soñando (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

In the first children's book to describe the long-forgotten chapter of U.S. history known as Mexican...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Drumbeat In Our Feet

Written by Patricia A. Keeler & Júlio Leitão and Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of...

1st - 6th
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Celebrate!: Connections Among Cultures

Written by Jan Reynolds

A photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United...

1st - 5th
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Grandma and Me at the Flea/Los Meros Meros Remateros (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Anita De Lucio-Brook

Every Sunday Juanito helps his grandmother sell old clothes beneath the rainbow-colored tents at the...

K - 3rd
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Friendship Collection
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Rainbow Stew

Written by Cathryn Falwell

Splish, splash, puddle dash! It's a rainy summer day, but the vegetables in Grandpa's garden are...

Pre-K - 1st

A Shelter in our Car: Lee & Low Teacher's Guide

The Teacher’s Guide provided by Lee & Low Books includes a book summary, background, discussion...

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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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Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math

Written by Rajani LaRocca and Illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan

In this picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah's...

K - 3rd
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Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle

Written by Hilda Eunice Burgos

Her last name may mean kings, but Ana María Reyes REALLY does not live in a castle. Rather, she's...

4th - 7th
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Great Outdoors Collection
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Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story

Written by Paula Yoo and Illustrated by Lin Wang

Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles s...

1st - 6th

Alien Ocean Animals: Amazon Book Talk (2)

This Alien Ocean Animals Book Talk resource features a short, engaging video introduction that helps...

Alien Ocean Animals: Amazon Book Talk (1)

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

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Amazon Book Talks
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Middle School Family Literacy Initiative: Exploration Collection
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Middle School Family Literacy Initiative: Friendship Collection

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Total Eclipse of Nector Lopez: Word Search

After reading The Total Eclipse of Nector Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas, use this printable and...

Titles Can Be Telling Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer before, during, and after reading to make inferences and connections between the character(s), setting(s), and theme(s) in the book.

The Influences on a Character Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to help students consider all of the influences on one of the main characters.

The Total Eclipse of Nector Lopez: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Total Eclipse of Nector Lopez by...

The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez: Vocabulary Guide

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

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