American History/U.S. History Book Guides Resources
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Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide
Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women who changed the world, from Amelia…Subjects:LiteratureTwentieth CenturySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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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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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Reading Guide for Chains
Extend students' learning with discussion topics for Chains, a National Book Award finalist. The questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
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A Thousand Splendid Suns Teacher's Guide
Study the history of Afghanistan and the themes in A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini with this printable…Subjects:LiteratureSuffrage and Women's RightsReading and Literature -
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Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team Curriculum Guide
Young baseball fans will be drawn in by Brothers at Bat, the true story of the longest playing all-brother team in…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Discussion Guide for War Is...
Thought-provoking discussion questions for War Is... will help you begin or extend a classroom conversation about the…Subjects:LiteratureWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
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Teacher's Guide for Bomb: The Race to Build—And Steal—The World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Newbery Honor book Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin is an…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Across Five Aprils Discussion Guide
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction -
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A Doll's House Teacher's Guide
Build background knowledge in 19th-century history and culture with the lesson planning resources in this teacher's…Subjects:LiteratureSuffrage and Women's RightsDrama and Performing Arts -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books
Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Ghetto Cowboy Reading and Activity Guide
Learn about the urban riders of Philadelphia. This printable guide to Ghetto Cowboy includes classroom activities,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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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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A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
These two stories by Richard Peck offer a lively picture of the depression years in small-town America. Joey and his…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Roughing It on the Oregon Trail Activities
After reading Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, use these activities to extend pupils' learning about the 19th century…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide
This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension activities for Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Teacher's Guide to America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001–The Day the Towers Fell
Lead a classroom discussion about the events of 9/11 with the questions, advice, and considerations outlined in this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the slave narrative genre, then begin an in-depth study with Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLiterature -
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A Year Down Yonder Discussion Questions
Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.Subjects:U.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA)American History/U.S. History
