Social Studies and History Book Guides

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Fiction

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BOOK GUIDES

A Year Down Yonder Discussion Questions

Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.

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U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

American History/U.S. History

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The Day War Came Book Discussion Guide

This book discussion guide for The Day War Came, a story about a young girl struggling with her status as a refugee…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

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ACTIVITIES

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…

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Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Social Studies and History

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Distant Enemy

Use the activities in this guide before, during, and after reading the book.

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Literature

U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

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The Awakening: Activity & Discussion Guide

Explore Kate Chopin's 1899 novella about a woman awakening to the world's possibilities. A vocabulary list, discussion…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book

This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.

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Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Language Arts and Writing

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Martina and Chrissie Teaching Guide

Use this teaching guide to integrate the picture-book biography of friends and tennis rivals Martina Navratilova and…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Social Studies and History

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A Tale of Two Cities

This teaching guide includes a brief overview of A Tale of Two Cities followed by teaching ideas to be used before,…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Studies and History

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Silas Marner

Enhance reading comprehension with a with a guide that contains an overview, discussion questions, follow-up activities…

Subjects:

Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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Poptropica Mystery of the Map Teaching Guide

Have fun across your curriculum with Poptropica: Mystery of the Map—a New York Times bestseller! This teaching guide…

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Fiction

Social Studies and History

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Nectar in a Sieve

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Nectar in a Sieve, which explains various Indian cultural practices and…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

India

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King Lear

In King Lear, by William Shakespeare, Lear retires from the monarchy and gives all power to his three daughters,…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Shakespeare

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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…

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Literature

Native-American History (American Indians)

Animals (Zoology)

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So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide

Find ten tips for using So You Wanna Be President?, the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, in your class. This is a fun book…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Top 10 Children's Books for Black History Month

This gallery features 10 top children's books for Black History Month paired with a teaching guide for each book.…

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Children's Book

African Americans

Literature

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WORKSHEETS

Archaeology Teacher's Guide

Enhance your curriculum with extension activities and projects aligned to the book Archaeology.

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Social Studies and History

Archeology

Science

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Communication: From Hieroglyphs to Hyperlinks Teacher's Guide

Enhance your curriculum with extension activities and projects aligned to Communication: From Hieroglyphs to Hyperlinks.

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Social Studies and History

Society and Anthropology

Society Development and Technology

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What Could Be Better Than This? Teacher's Guide

Explore with your students the writing and illustrations in What Could Be Better Than This? This guide will help you…

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Families

Children's Book

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REFERENCE

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:

Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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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…

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Immigration

Government and Civics

Social Studies and History

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Karen Cushman's Novels: A Discussion Guide

Explore the Middle Ages through the twentieth century with this printable guide for Karen Cushman's six novels: The Loud…

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Social Studies and History

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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…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Mummies Teacher's Guide

Examine the history and methods of mummification during ancient times with the science, art, and language arts…

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Ancient Egypt

Social Studies and History

Reading and Literature

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