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    Behind the Scenes with Lucy Cousins

    Author and illustrator Lucy Cousins talks about drawing the beloved children's book character Maisy in this video…

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    The Keeping Quilt

    The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt from one family member to another. The…

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    The Eyebrow Story Literature Guide

    In The Eyebrow Story, by Peter H. Reynolds, a young boy named Sean goes on an adventure with his beloved eyebrows. After…

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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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    Newt Gingrich Biography

    Newt Gingrich, a former U.S. representative and Speaker of the House in the 1990's, returned to the spotlight as a…

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Read a book review of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final installment of the Harry Potter…

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    Sidney Poitier

    A brief article about actor and director Sidney Poitier.

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    Sense and Sensibility

    Use a teaching guide that includes a synopsis of Sense and Sensibility, great discussion questions, and Web links.

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  • GAMES AND APPS

    Funbrain to Go

    You can download Funbrain games to your computer so your students can access them anytime, anywhere. Funbrain has earned…

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    Teacher & Student Puzzles & Games

    Use puzzles as a way to extend learning and build skills for all students. These puzzles have printable versions and…

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    Readers Theater Script: Johnny Tremain

    Students develop a script for Johnny Tremain, by Esther Forbes, the story of an apprentice who becomes involved with…

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    Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

    Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

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