5th Grade Science Book Guides Resources
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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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Team Moon Teacher's Guide
Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this teacher's guide for Team Moon, the story…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Grossology
Use this book guide to assist you in implementing the Grossology books into your curriculum. The Grossology series…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookScience -
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Body Parts and Actions Vocabulary Lessons—Teacher's Guide
In this compilation of lessons, activities, and worksheets, students learn that vocabulary words normally used to…Subjects:Human Body and AnatomyHuman BiologyBiology -
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Reading Guide for The Underneath
Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…Subjects:LiteratureAnimals (Zoology)Reading and Literature -
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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionEarthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011 -
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Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery
Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFiction -
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Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi
Use a teaching guide that includes vocabulary, chapter guides, and extension activities to be used while reading…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFantasy Fiction -
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On the Far Side of the Mountain
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.Subjects:LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingGeography -
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Minecraft: The Island Teacher's Guide
From Max Brooks, best-selling author of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, comes Minecraft: The Island. A book…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience -
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The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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Quest to Digest Discussion Guide
The creative writing, art, and trivia activities in this discussion guide reinforce the science lessons on physical…Subjects:Children's BookDigestive SystemCreative Writing -
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Astro Boy Teacher's Guide
This teacher's guide for Astro Boy—the novel by Tracey West based on the animated film—uses science, history and art…Subjects:ScienceSpace ExplorationEnvironmental Science -
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Summer of the Wolves Discussion Guide
Extend students' learning with these discussion questions and writing prompts for Summer of the Wolves by Polly…Subjects:NovelsWritingReading Comprehension -
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Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins
Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
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Distant Enemy
Use the activities in this guide before, during, and after reading the book.Subjects:LiteratureU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
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Eat Your Science Homework Educator's Guide
Put on your lab coat and get ready to experiment with YUM! This educator's guide for grades 3-5 science includes…Subjects:ScienceScience Activities and Experiments -
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No Monkeys, No Chocolate Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for the book "No Monkeys, No Chocolate" includes a selection of cross-curricular activities that can…Subjects:ScienceMathematicsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Archaeology Teacher's Guide
Enhance your curriculum with extension activities and projects aligned to the book Archaeology.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryArcheologyScience -
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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Dangerous Creatures Teacher's Guide
This printable teacher's guide for Dangerous Creatures connects science with cross-curricular activities for math, art,…Subjects:Library ResourcesNonfiction LiteratureGeography -
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Big Bang! Teacher Guide
Connect science and language arts with questions, discussion ideas, and extension activities in this printable teacher's…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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The Storm in the Barn Teacher's Guide
Use The Storm in the Barn – a graphic novel by Matt Phelan – to teach pupils about the Dust Bowl and life in America…Subjects:LiteratureComics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated NovelsTornadoes in Oklahoma, May 2013 -
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Julie's Wolf Pack Reader's Guide
Distribute this reader's guide to pupils in order to facilitate classroom discussion about the themes, perspectives, and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingScience