• 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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  • Escape from Camp 14 Teacher's Guide

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    Escape from Camp 14 Teacher's Guide

    Open students' eyes to the secrets of the world's most repressive totalitarian state. In Escape from Camp 14, acclaimed…

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  • The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Courage and Compassion Discussion Guide

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    The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Courage and Compassion Discussion Guide

    This discussion guide to The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Courage and Compassion by Eric Greitens includes…

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  • First Swimmer to Cross the English Channel

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    First Swimmer to Cross the English Channel

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the first swimmer to cross the English Channel.

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    Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman

    Find enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance your teaching of Alan Schroeder's Minty: A Story of Young…

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  • Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President Mock Election Guide

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    Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President Mock Election Guide

    Engage students in government by holding a mock election in your classroom! After reading Margaret Chase Smith, use the…

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    American Revolution Books by Jean Fritz

    Activities, lessons, web resources, and references to teach Jean Fritz's American Revolution books.

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    Marie Curie's Discovery -- Vocabulary

    A list of vocabulary words related to Marie Curie and her discoveries; for use with the Marie Curie's Discovery lesson.

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  • Betsy Ross Biography: Reading Warm-Up for Grades 1 & 2

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    Betsy Ross Biography: Reading Warm-Up for Grades 1 & 2

    In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Betsy Ross and answer reading comprehension…

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  • George W. Bush Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

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    George W. Bush Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

    In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of George W. Bush and answer reading comprehension…

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  • Babe Ruth Reading Warm-Up: Biography

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    Babe Ruth Reading Warm-Up: Biography

    Increase students' knowledge of baseball history with this printable biography on Babe Ruth and reading comprehension…

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    Learning through The Duke

    Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…

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    Presidential Trading Cards

    Students will use the Internet to gather data about the presidents of the United States. They will use this information…

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    Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

    Read this biography about Levi Strauss, creator of Levi's denim jeans, to learn more about this inventor. Use the…

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    Moby-Dick Character Biography

    Moby-Dick is the fictional whale in Herman Melville's novel by the same name. Learn about this famous whale and the book…

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    Joseph Stalin Biography

    Read about the ambition of Joseph Stalin, leader of the U.S.S.R. from 1928 to 1953, in this biography.

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    Celine Dion Biography

    Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.

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    Hirohito Biography

    Hirohito, also known as Tenno Showa, was the emperor of Japan for most of the 20th century. Read this biography to learn…

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    Winston Churchill Biography

    Winston Churchill was the prime minister of Britain during World War II. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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    Elizabeth Blackwell Biography

    Read this biography to learn about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree.

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    Sir Robert Peel Biography

    Sir Robert Peel is considered the "father of modern policing"; he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from…

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    Margaret Thatcher Biography

    Read about the life and political career of Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdom's first woman Prime Minister. Use this…

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    Michelangelo Biography

    Michelangelo Buonarroti died February 18, 1564. Read this biography to learn more about this famous Italian sculpture,…

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    John Keats - Biography & Activities

    Study the life and work of John Keats, one of the greatest 19th-century English poets. This resource includes…

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