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  • The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

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    The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

    Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…

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    Birthday Buddies

    Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.

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    Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
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    Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW

    Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.

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    Biography of J.K. Rowling

    Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.

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    Teaching Harry Potter
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    E.B. White Biography

    Share this biography on E.B. White, the author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, with your young readers.

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    Fiction
    Novels
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    Jerry Spinelli Biography

    A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…

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    Baseball
    Sports
    Physical Education and Fitness
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  • William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

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    William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…

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  • Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

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    Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

    Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…

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  • Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

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    Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

    Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…

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    Literary Biographies
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    Myths About Explorers

    An article dispelling myths about various explorers.

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    Explorers
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    Encouraging Pre-Readers: Advice for Parents

    Hand out this list of activities to help parents raise children ready to read.

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    Early Reading
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    Idioms and Proverbs

    Ever wonder the origins of common idioms and proverbs? Find out where your favorites came from!

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    Oral Communication
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    Common Household Pets

    A brief article listing common household pets around the world.

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    Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story
    Animals (Zoology)
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    President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

    Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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    African-American History
    U.S. Presidents
    U.S. Government
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    Twenty Characters You Should Know

    Famous characters from children's literature.

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    Caldecott Medal Winners

    A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…

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    Literature
    Award and Prize Winners
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
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  • The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide

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    The Boy Who Drew Birds Teacher's Guide

    Introduce students to ornithology and American wildlife through the discussion questions and cross-curricular activities…

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    Literature
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  • Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

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    Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.

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  • Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

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    Rudyard Kipling's Birthday

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.

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  • Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight

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    Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight

    Enrich your language arts or social studies unit with this reading guide for the biography Hillary Rodham Clinton:…

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    Literature
    Literary Biographies
    U.S. Elections
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  • Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain

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    Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain

    Discuss John McCain's time in the U.S. Navy and as a POW with the questions in this reading guide for the biography My…

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  • Common Core Guide to Ordinary People Change the World Series

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    Common Core Guide to Ordinary People Change the World Series

    Study some of today's most beloved heroes with the Ordinary People Change the World series. This teacher's guide…

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    Heroes & Role Models
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  • Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music

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    Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music

    Share the true life story of American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch with your students. This 60-page guide for…

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    Composers
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    Carol Carter

    Read the biography of Carol Carter, an author of college and career planning books.

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