Titles are clustered in groups of picture books, early readers, chapter books and informational books to suit the specific needs of your classroom.  With multimedia links, suggestions for books to use while teaching math and science and activities that help young people explore fiction and nonfiction – this guide is brimming with fun and challenging activities that will inspire your students to read, read and read!

In grades 3-6 young people are beginning to understand more complex themes and concepts.  Help your students explore how authors use point of view, details and other techniques as tools to say something that is important to them.  Help your students learn to use their own writing and their own voices to say something big!

Full of magic, greed, power struggles and mystery.  By burrowing into these books and activities your students will examine relatable topics – whom to trust, what path to follow, why do certain groups hold the power in their worlds?  These stories lend themselves to natural comparisons to traditional fairytales and a myriad of cultures.  Step into the woods…if you dare.

A page turner to use in the classroom that is full of fairytale allusions, suspense, and hope. A wonderful springboard resource to teach the craft of writing. McNeal’s technique is definitely worthy of study and critical exploration. We simply love this novel and know that young people will too.

Steve Sheinkin’s award winning books explore fascinating topics – and Port Chicago 50 is no exception. Help students examine the prejudice and lack of human rights that black men and women experienced in America during World War II – even as they fought to defend that same country. This guide offers content specific vocabulary, multimedia and supplemental materials, and thoughtful activities to analyze the hows and whys of the Port Chicago 50 tragedy.