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As Fast As Words Could Fly read by Dulé Hill

As Fast As Words Could Fly read by Dulé Hill

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 7,8,9,10

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): History, Civil Rights/Discrimination, Overcoming Obstacles, Heroism, Conflict-resolution

Young Mason Steele takes pride in turning his father’s excited ramblings about the latest civil rights incidents into handwritten business letters. One day Pa comes home with a gift from his civil rights group: a typewriter. Mason using his skills to triumph over prejudice and break racial barriers.

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Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AsFastAsWordsCouldFly_ActivityGuide.pdf

10, 7, 8, 9, Ages, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Screening, Video Book
How I Learned Geography read by Ed O’Neill

How I Learned Geography read by Ed O’Neill

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 7,8,9,10

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): Cleverness, Creativity and Imagination, Geography and Map Skills, World War II

Having fled from war in their troubled homeland, a boy and his family are living in poverty in a strange country. Food is scarce, so when the boy’s father brings home a map instead of bread for supper, at first the boy is furious but he eventually comes to realize that the map feeds him in a way that bread never could.

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Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HowILearnedGeography_ActivityGuide.pdf

10, 7, 8, 9, Ages, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Screening, Video Book
City of Surprises

City of Surprises

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Holly Hartman

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Cities, Vocabulary

This book celebrates the many qualitites that make life rich in a small city.

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Where is the Vaquita?

Where is the Vaquita?

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Sandra Elvin and Debborah Luke

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Vacquita, Animal Habitats

Learn about the habits and habitat of the smallest and most endangered marine mammal.

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Sophie’s Rescue

Sophie’s Rescue

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Windy Arey-Kent and Nicole Warren

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Sea Turtle, Animal Babies

Endangered animals need people’s help to survive. Read about how scientists are helping loggerhead turtles survive.

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Recycle with Uncle Roo

Recycle with Uncle Roo

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Doug Woodring and Shimali de Silva

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Fantasy

Theme(s): Recycling

Uncle Roo and his animal friends remind us of the importance of taking care of the planet by taking care with how we throw away our trash. How do you recycle?

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Fantastic Frogs

Fantastic Frogs

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Rachel Rommel-Crump

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Frogs, Amphibians, Animals

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Musical Families

Musical Families

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Holly Hartman

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Musical Instruments

Read about and listen to the different music instruments in this book. Everyone can make music of one kind or another!

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
The Coal Thief read by Christian Slater

The Coal Thief read by Christian Slater

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 7,8,9

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): Integrity, problem-solving

Georgie wakes up to a freezing morning in 1920s Pennsylvania and gets the bad news that there is no coal to heat the farmhouse―and he knows there is no money to buy more, either. Just after he finds this out, along comes his friend Harley, who drags him off on an adventure to find some mysterious “black gold.” Before Georgie can catch his breath, he’s in a pile of trouble―all the way up to his ears!

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Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/TheCoalThief_ActivityGuide.pdf

7, 8, 9, Ages, Juvenile, Legislation, Phonological Awareness
The Tooth read by Annette Bening

The Tooth read by Annette Bening

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 6,7,8,9,10

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): Compassion, kindness

Marissa loves candy—maybe too much. When she wakes up with a toothache, her mother takes her to the dentist, and on the way, Marissa notices a man sitting on a grate on the sidewalk to keep warm.

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10, 6, 7, 8, 9, Ages, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Screening, Video Book
Please Please the Bees read by Rashida Jones

Please Please the Bees read by Rashida Jones

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 5,6,7

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): Community, Cooperation, Compassion, Gratitude

Life is sweet for Benedict. Every morning he wakes up to find jars of fresh honey on his back porch. But one day, the jars on Benedict’s porch are empty. The bees in his backyard have gone on strike! They are tired of doing all the work around the hive.

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Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/PleasePleasetheBees_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf

5, 6, 7, Ages, Listen, Primary, Screening, Video Book
General Sherman

General Sherman

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Holly Hartman

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Giant Sequoia Trees, Nature

We are all impressed with the giants of the natural world. Learn more about the biggest tree and then look for ways to help your child understand the numbers in real terms. How many pinecones tall are you?

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
The Black Rhinoceros and Its Horn

The Black Rhinoceros and Its Horn

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Sandra Elvin and Debborah Luke

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Black Rhinocerous, Animal Habitats

Learn about the unique characteristics and challenges of this endangered African mammal.

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Sand Tiger Sharks

Sand Tiger Sharks

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Robin Nalepa

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Sand Tiger Sharks, North Carolina Aquarium, Animals

Sharks may be a little scary to some people, but they are fascinating animals. Get to know them better in this book!

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Save That Water!

Save That Water!

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Mackenzie Mathur and Laura Batt

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Water, Animals, Nature Conservation

There are lots of ways to use water carefully so there will be plenty for everyone. After you read, talk to your friends about what you can do to be water-wise.

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Super Salamanders

Super Salamanders

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Rachel Rommel-Crump

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Nonfiction

Theme(s): Salamanders, Animals, Animal Habitats

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
Would You Step Out into Space?

Would You Step Out into Space?

Source: Unite For Literacy

Author: Holly Hartman

Ages: 7, 8, 9

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme(s): Reading for Pleasure

Take an imaginary trip into outer space.

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7, 8, 9, Ages, Audio Book, Listen, Preadolescent, Primary, Read, Screening
The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake read by Wanda Sykes

The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake read by Wanda Sykes

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Robin Newman

Ages: 7,8,9

Genre: Fantasy

Theme(s): Problem-Solving, Patience, Community, Friendship

When crime happens, especially when food goes missing on Ed’s farm, Wilcox and Griswold, mouse crime fighters and food detectives, are the animals to call. When Miss Rabbit’s carrot cake goes missing, they do what it takes to track down the thieves.

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Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CarrotCake_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf

7, 8, 9, Ages, Phonological Awareness
Sebastian’s Roller Skates read by Caitlin Wachs

Sebastian’s Roller Skates read by Caitlin Wachs

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 5,6,7,8

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): Acceptance, confidence

Sebastian didn’t talk very much, even though he had a lot to say. Sebastian was shy. He was very shy. But when he finds a pair of old roller skates in the park, he learns how to do much more than skate.

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5, 6, 7, 8, Ages, Listen, Primary, Screening, Video Book
Clark the Shark read by Chris Pine

Clark the Shark read by Chris Pine

Source: Storyline Online

Author: Not available

Ages: 6,7,8

Genre: Not available

Theme(s): Self-Control, Behavior, Manners, Friendship

Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life – but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm – and knowing when it’s time for indoor voices.

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Parent Guide: https://www.storylineonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ClarktheShark_FamilyActivityGuide.pdf

6, 7, 8, Ages, Listen, Primary, Screening, Video Book