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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction

California or Bust

Written by Judith Stamper
In simple language, a young man writes letters home to his mother and siblings, relaying the challenges and excitement of traveling west to look for gold. A fact-filled book that is great for supporting Social Studies.
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Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 3-5.

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Age Range
7 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
9780439351133
Lexile
520L
Themes
fiction
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
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16064

Fun Book of Scary Stuff

Written by Emily Jenkins and Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

There are lots of frightening things out there. Witches. Trolls. Sharks. The DARK! But nothing seems...

Pre-K - 1st
17318

The Ugly One

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I had always been ugly, as far back as I could remember. Micay has a deep scar that runs like a...
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Paola Santiago and the River of Tears

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3rd - 7th
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Vanishing of Billy Buckle

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The famous fairy detective agency, Wings & Co., has a big problem. Well, quite a few of them...
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Afterward

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9th - 12th
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Goosebumps Most Wanted: Night of the Puppet People

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Favorite characters from Goosebumps are back in brand new stories sure to scare
4th - 6th
16288

Hand in Hand

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Pre-K - 2nd
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Little Critter: I Was So Mad

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Pre-K - 2nd
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Clementine: The Talented Clementine

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Me & Mama

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Mama’s love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Keeping Quilt

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco
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