American History/U.S. History Book Guides Resources
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![Amelia to Zora Teaching Guide]()
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Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide
Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women…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…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
![Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide]()
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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide
Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
![Reading Guide for Chains]()
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Reading Guide for Chains
Extend students' learning with discussion topics for Chains, a National Book…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
![A Thousand Splendid Suns Teacher's Guide]()
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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…Subjects:LiteratureSuffrage and Women's RightsReading and Literature -
![Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team Curriculum Guide]()
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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…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
![Discussion Guide for War Is...]()
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Discussion Guide for War Is...
Thought-provoking discussion questions for War Is... will help you begin or…Subjects:LiteratureWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
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Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction -
![A Doll's House Teacher's Guide]()
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A Doll's House Teacher's Guide
Build background knowledge in 19th-century history and culture with the lesson…Subjects:LiteratureSuffrage and Women's RightsDrama and Performing Arts -
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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…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
![Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books]()
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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books
Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve…Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
![Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide]()
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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 &…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
![Roughing It on the Oregon Trail Activities]()
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Roughing It on the Oregon Trail Activities
After reading Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, use these activities to extend…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
![Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide]()
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Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide
This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
![Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide]()
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Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the slave narrative genre, then begin an in-depth study…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…Subjects:U.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA)American History/U.S. History -
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Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book
This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsLanguage Arts and Writing -
![Lost in the Tunnel of Time Teacher's Guide]()
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Lost in the Tunnel of Time Teacher's Guide
Assess students' comprehension skills as they read Ziggy & the Black Dinosaurs:…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureAdventure -
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Poptropica Teaching Guide: Mystery Train Island
This guide to Poptropica's Mystery Train Island will introduce your students to…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
![Reading Guide for That Book Woman]()
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Reading Guide for That Book Woman
Enhance students' reading experience with this printable literature guide for…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureHistorical Fiction -
![The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide]()
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The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide
Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil RightsReading
