2nd Grade Nonfiction Literature Book Guides Resources
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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…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote Teacher's Guide
Introduce elementary students to Elizabeth Cady Stanton—an abolitionist and important figure in the suffragist…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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My First Day: What Animals Do on Day One Educator's Guide
My First Day explores some of the fascinating things that twenty two different species do on their first day of life.…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAnimal Behavior -
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And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide
Promote discussion about the meaning of family with the resources in this educator's guide for And Tango Makes Three, a…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureBanned Books and Censorship -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Oceans and Seas Teacher's Guide
Utilize the discussion questions and activities in this printable teacher's guide before, during, and after reading…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureAquatic Animals -
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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…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind Discussion Guide
Explore themes of peace and generosity as you discuss the story of Greg Mortenson and his journey to change the world.…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureReading and Literature -
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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…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Teacher's Guide to Books by Jason Chin
Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers. This teacher's guide to Chin's…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Creature Features: Twenty-Five Animals Explain Why They Look the Way They Do Educator's Guide
Share fun facts about 25 unusual animals with your students. Creature Features uses humor, illustrations, and a…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAnimals (Zoology) -
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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle Activity & Discussion Guide
Introduce students to the three types of dung beetles and their vital role in the environment with a science picture…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Perfect Timing Educator's Kit
After reading the picture-book biography Perfect Timing with your students, use the lesson plans, discussion questions,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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I'm Still Scared Teacher's Guide
Help your students understand war and terrorism by using the activities and questions in this printable teacher's guide…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Animal Disguises Teacher's Guide
Explore how animals adapt for survival in the wild with this printable teacher's guide for Animal Disguises. Extend…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureAnimal Adaptation -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Rocks and Fossils Teacher's Guide
Explore what your students know about geology before, during, and after reading Rocks and Fossils. This printable…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Birds Teacher's Guide
Advance students' understanding of ornithology with the resources in this teacher's guide for Birds. First, discuss what…Subjects:Library ResourcesLiteratureNonfiction Literature -
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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…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesReading and Literature -
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The Truth About Poop
Explore teaching activities to be used with The Truth About Poop by Susan E. Goodman.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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:…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesU.S. Elections -
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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…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesU.S. Government -
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On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through Time Teacher's Guide to Classroom Activities
Ponder changes in nature while exploring history with this teacher's guide to On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Teacher's Guide
Full of exciting arts & crafts projects, games, writing prompts, and research ideas, this teacher's guide to the…Subjects:Library ResourcesLiteratureInformational Texts -
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The Day-Glo Brothers Literature Guide
Children will enjoy reading The Day-Glo Brothers, a true story about Bob and Joe Switzer – two brothers who…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInventions
