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Grade 1+
Bear Tales: Three Treasured Stories by Vlasta van Kampen illustrated by Vlasta van Kampen Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; fictional stories about bears; legends & folktales; community; math; relationships; problem solving; fiction vs reality; animals Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	Dirty Dog Boogie by Loris Lesynski Genre: poetry Themes: poetry; language; animals; storytelling Grades: 1-5 Lesson Plans	Northern Lights The Soccer Trails by Michael Kusugak illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; arctic community; native people; death/loss; science & nature; multicultural tales Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	The Nutmeg Princess by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Annouchka Gravel Galouchko Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; community; friendship; magical fantasy; multicultural tales; courage/bravery Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans

The Trial of the Stone by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; community; mediation; problem solving; multicultural tales Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	What's The Difference? 10 Animal Look-Alikes by Judy Diehl illustrated by David Plumb Genre: non-fiction, science Themes: science & nature; animals; non-fiction writing Grades: 2-6 Lesson Plans
Grade 4+			back to top
Attach of the Killer Video Book Tips and Tricks for Young Directors by Hazlitt Krog and Mark Shulman illustrated by Martha Newbigging Genre: non-fiction, media Themes: activities; careers; technology; teens; media awareness; hobbies; video Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans	Aztec Kids @ The Crossroads series by Laura Scandiffio illustrated by Tina Holdcroft Genre: historical fiction Themes: Aztec; war; history; blog; Internet; Spaniards; friendship; courage/bravery; ancient civilizations Grades: 4-6 Lesson Plans	The Big Book of Pop Culture A How-to Guide for Young Artists by Hal Niedzviecki illustrated by Marc Ngui Genre: non-fiction, media Themes: activities; art; advertising; careers; decision making; drama; hobbies; language; media literacy; merchandise; technology; teens; values; comics; magazines; video; music; crafts Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	Cowboys and Coffin Makers One Hundred 19th-Century Jobs You Might Have Feared or Fancied by Laurie Coulter illustrated by Martha Newbigging Genre: non-fiction, history Themes: American history; careers; society Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans

Crusades Kids @ The Crossroads series by Laura Scandiffio illustrated by Tina Holdcroft Genre: historical fiction Themes: Crusades, Holy Land, Medieval Europe, Children's Crusade, history, courage/bravery, war, blog, Internet, siblings Grades: 4-6 Lesson Plans	Jungle Islands My South Sea Adventure Travel Adventure Series by Maria Coffey and Debora Pearson Genre: non-fiction, travel Themes: Solomon Islands; rainforest; ocean life; environment; journal writing; multicultural Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans	Kids Who Rule The Remarkable Lives of Five Child Monarchs by Charis Cotter Genre: non-fiction, history Themes: biography; royalty, society, history Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	Made You Look How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know by Shari Graydon illustrated by Warren Clark Genre: non-fiction, media Themes: advertising; body image; choices; gender issues; health; media literacy; self-esteem; social studies; society; stereotyping; teens Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans

Nibbling on Einstein's Brain, Revised Edition The Good, the Bad, and the Bogus in Science by Diane Swanson illustrated by Francis Blake Genre: non-fiction, science Themes: information literacy; media awareness; scientific method; science & nature; problem solving; environment; math connections Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	The Siege Under Attack in Renaissance Europe by Stephen Shapiro illustrated by John Mantha Genre: non-fiction, history Themes: renaissance; Europe; Netherlands; Spain; war; military strategy; 16th century; choices affecting others Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	The Three and Many Wishes of Jason Reid by Hazel Hutchins Genre: fiction Themes: fairy tales; magical fantasy; friendship; making a difference; choices affecting others Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans	Turn It Loose The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody by Diane Swanson illustrated by Warren Clark Genre: non-fiction, science Themes: information literacy; media awareness; scientific method; science & nature; problem solving; environment; math connections; goal setting; investigating; observations; creative thinking Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans
Grade 6+			back to top
After Hamelin by Bill Richardson Genre: fiction Themes: storytelling; courage/bravery; magic & fantasy; relationships; friendships; travel; community Grades: 6-8 Lesson Plans	After Hamelin The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns by Elizabeth MacLeod Genre: historical non-fiction Themes: royalty; crime; biography Grades: 5-7 Lesson Plans
Grade 7+			back to top
The Apprentice's Masterpiece A Story of Medieval Spain by Melanie Little Genre: historical fiction Themes: war & peace; Spanish Inquisition; choices affecting others; class differences; history; bigotry; right vs wrong; persecution of minorities Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	The Blue Jean Book The Story Behind the Seams by Tanya Lloyd Kyi Genre: non-fiction, social history Themes: clothes, body image, teens, society, history Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	Double or Nothing by Dennis Foon Genre: fiction Themes: teens; addiction; relationships; friendships; choices affecting others Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	In Your Face The Culture of Beauty and You by Shari Graydon Genre: non-fiction Themes: self-esteem; body image; gender issues; media; advertising; society; sterotyping; decision making; history Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans

Mimus by Lilli Thal Genre: fiction Themes: class-based society; right vs wrong; faith; revenge; friendship; power; innocence/maturity; jester's life; love; fate Grades: 7-10 Lesson Plans
Grade 9+			back to top
Baboom by David Jones Genre: fantasy fiction; adventure Themes: social groups; animal behavior; fitting in Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara with Susan McClelland Genre: autobiography, memoir Themes: resilience; children in war; self-esteem; physical disabilities; family; faith; hope; power of dreams; injustice; betrayal; social & political responsibility; immigration Grades: 9-12 Lesson Plans	Chandra's Secrets by Allan Stratton Genre: fiction Themes: Africa; AIDS/HIV; choices affecting others; coming of age; health; courage/bravery; poverty; dealth/loss; secrets; stigma; traditional beliefs Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Chenxi and the Foreigner by Sally Rippin Genre: historical fiction Themes: freedom; teens; relationships; love; China; political repression Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans

Dark Hours by Gudrun Pausewang Genre: fictional memoir, historical fiction Themes: war & peace; history; survival; teens; relationships; journal writing; problem solving; story telling Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	The Dirt Eaters Longlight Legacy Book I by Dennis Foon Genre: fantasy fiction Themes: courage/bravery; peace & conflict; social values; environmental issues Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	Freewalkers Longlight Legacy Book II by Dennis Foon Genre: fantasy fiction Themes: courage/bravery; peace & conflict; social values; environmental issues Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	The Kepper's Shadow Longlight Legacy Book III by Dennis Foon Genre: fantasy fiction Themes: courage/bravery; peace & conflict; social values; environmental issues Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans

Generals Die in Bed by Charles Yale Harrison Genre: historical fiction Themes: war & peace; class differences; coming of age; courage/bravery; friendship; death/loss; fiction vs reality; choices affecting others Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	In Ecstacy by Kate McCaffrey Genre: contemporary fiction Themes: friendship, drugs, addiction, self-esteem, relationships, abuse, teens, abusive relationships Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Leaving Simplicity by Claire Carmichael Genre: futuristic fiction Themes: media; modern society; advertising; future; consumerism Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Leslie's Journal by Allan Stratton Genre: contemporary fiction Themes: abusive relationships; bullying; teens; friendship; choices, conflict resolution, courage/bravery; decision making; journal writing, problem-solving; safety; school; self-esteem Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans

The Night Wanderer A Native Gothic Novel by Drew Hayden Taylor Genre: gothic & realistic fiction Themes: cultural heritage; family; teens; relationships; fiction vs reality; vampires; Native peoples; folklore Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	Red Rage by Brigitte Blobel Genre: fiction Themes: violence; family; identity; teens; fitting in; right vs wrong; relationships; anger; self-esteem Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	Resurrection Blues by Mike Tanner Genre: fictional memoir Themes: coming of age; teens; relationships; life choices Grades: 11-12 Lesson Plans	Rise of the Golden Cobra by Henry T. Aubin illustrated by Stephen M. Taylor Genre: historical fiction Themes: African history; war; justice; ambition; revenge; teens; choices affecting others; self-esteem; identity; coming of age Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans

Fantasy			back to top
After Hamelin by Bill Richardson Genre: fiction Themes: storytelling; courage/bravery; magic & fantasy; relationships; friendships; travel; community Grades: 6-8 Lesson Plans	Baboom by David Jones Genre: fantasy fiction; adventure Themes: social groups; animal behavior; fitting in Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	The Dirt Eaters Longlight Legacy Book I by Dennis Foon Genre: fantasy fiction Themes: courage/bravery; peace & conflict; social values; environmental issues Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	Freewalkers Longlight Legacy Book II by Dennis Foon Genre: fantasy fiction Themes: courage/bravery; peace & conflict; social values; environmental issues Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans

The Kepper's Shadow Longlight Legacy Book III by Dennis Foon Genre: fantasy fiction Themes: courage/bravery; peace & conflict; social values; environmental issues Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	The Night Wanderer A Native Gothic Novel by Drew Hayden Taylor Genre: gothic & realistic fiction Themes: cultural heritage; family; teens; relationships; fiction vs reality; vampires; Native peoples; folklore Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans
Historical Fiction			back to top
The Apprentice's Masterpiece A Story of Medieval Spain by Melanie Little Genre: historical fiction Themes: war & peace; Spanish Inquisition; choices affecting others; class differences; history; bigotry; right vs wrong; persecution of minorities Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	Dark Hours by Gudrun Pausewang Genre: fictional memoir, historical fiction Themes: war & peace; history; survival; teens; relationships; journal writing; problem solving; story telling Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	Rise of the Golden Cobra by Henry T. Aubin illustrated by Stephen M. Taylor Genre: historical fiction Themes: African history; war; justice; ambition; revenge; teens; choices affecting others; self-esteem; identity; coming of age Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans
Historical Non-Fiction			back to top
The Blue Jean Book The Story Behind the Seams by Tanya Lloyd Kyi Genre: non-fiction, social history Themes: clothes, body image, teens, society, history Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	Cowboys and Coffin Makers One Hundred 19th-Century Jobs You Might Have Feared or Fancied by Laurie Coulter illustrated by Martha Newbigging Genre: non-fiction, history Themes: American history; careers; society Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	Generals Die in Bed by Charles Yale Harrison Genre: historical fiction Themes: war & peace; class differences; coming of age; courage/bravery; friendship; death/loss; fiction vs reality; choices affecting others Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Kids Who Rule The Remarkable Lives of Five Child Monarchs by Charis Cotter Genre: non-fiction, history Themes: biography; royalty, society, history Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans

After Hamelin The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns by Elizabeth MacLeod Genre: historical non-fiction Themes: royalty; crime; biography Grades: 5-7 Lesson Plans	The Siege Under Attack in Renaissance Europe by Stephen Shapiro illustrated by John Mantha Genre: non-fiction, history Themes: renaissance; Europe; Netherlands; Spain; war; military strategy; 16th century; choices affecting others Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans
Legends, Folktales,	Fairytales		back to top
Bear Tales: Three Treasured Stories by Vlasta van Kampen illustrated by Vlasta van Kampen Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; fictional stories about bears; legends & folktales; community; math; relationships; problem solving; fiction vs reality; animals Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	Northern Lights The Soccer Trails by Michael Kusugak illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; arctic community; native people; death/loss; science & nature; multicultural tales Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	The Nutmeg Princess by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Annouchka Gravel Galouchko Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; community; friendship; magical fantasy; multicultural tales; courage/bravery Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	The Trial of the Stone by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; community; mediation; problem solving; multicultural tales Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans

The Three and Many Wishes of Jason Reid by Hazel Hutchins Genre: fiction Themes: fairy tales; magical fantasy; friendship; making a difference; choices affecting others Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans
Media			back to top
Attach of the Killer Video Book Tips and Tricks for Young Directors by Hazlitt Krog and Mark Shulman illustrated by Martha Newbigging Genre: non-fiction, media Themes: activities; careers; technology; teens; media awareness; hobbies; video Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans	The Big Book of Pop Culture A How-to Guide for Young Artists by Hal Niedzviecki illustrated by Marc Ngui Genre: non-fiction, media Themes: activities; art; advertising; careers; decision making; drama; hobbies; language; media literacy; merchandise; technology; teens; values; comics; magazines; video; music; crafts Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	In Your Face The Culture of Beauty and You by Shari Graydon Genre: non-fiction Themes: self-esteem; body image; gender issues; media; advertising; society; sterotyping; decision making; history Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	Made You Look How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know by Shari Graydon illustrated by Warren Clark Genre: non-fiction, media Themes: advertising; body image; choices; gender issues; health; media literacy; self-esteem; social studies; society; stereotyping; teens Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans
Memoirs / Diary			back to top
The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara with Susan McClelland Genre: autobiography, memoir Themes: resilience; children in war; self-esteem; physical disabilities; family; faith; hope; power of dreams; injustice; betrayal; social & political responsibility; immigration Grades: 9-12 Lesson Plans	Generals Die in Bed by Charles Yale Harrison Genre: historical fiction Themes: war & peace; class differences; coming of age; courage/bravery; friendship; death/loss; fiction vs reality; choices affecting others Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Jungle Islands My South Sea Adventure Travel Adventure Series by Maria Coffey and Debora Pearson Genre: non-fiction, travel Themes: Solomon Islands; rainforest; ocean life; environment; journal writing; multicultural Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans	Resurrection Blues by Mike Tanner Genre: fictional memoir Themes: coming of age; teens; relationships; life choices Grades: 11-12 Lesson Plans
Multicultural			back to top
The Apprentice's Masterpiece A Story of Medieval Spain by Melanie Little Genre: historical fiction Themes: war & peace; Spanish Inquisition; choices affecting others; class differences; history; bigotry; right vs wrong; persecution of minorities Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara with Susan McClelland Genre: autobiography, memoir Themes: resilience; children in war; self-esteem; physical disabilities; family; faith; hope; power of dreams; injustice; betrayal; social & political responsibility; immigration Grades: 9-12 Lesson Plans	Chandra's Secrets by Allan Stratton Genre: fiction Themes: Africa; AIDS/HIV; choices affecting others; coming of age; health; courage/bravery; poverty; dealth/loss; secrets; stigma; traditional beliefs Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Jungle Islands My South Sea Adventure Travel Adventure Series by Maria Coffey and Debora Pearson Genre: non-fiction, travel Themes: Solomon Islands; rainforest; ocean life; environment; journal writing; multicultural Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans

The Night Wanderer A Native Gothic Novel by Drew Hayden Taylor Genre: gothic & realistic fiction Themes: cultural heritage; family; teens; relationships; fiction vs reality; vampires; Native peoples; folklore Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans	Northern Lights The Soccer Trails by Michael Kusugak illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; arctic community; native people; death/loss; science & nature; multicultural tales Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	The Nutmeg Princess by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Annouchka Gravel Galouchko Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; community; friendship; magical fantasy; multicultural tales; courage/bravery Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans	The Trial of the Stone by Richardo Keens-Douglas illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch Genre: picture book, fiction Themes: storytelling; legends & folktales; community; mediation; problem solving; multicultural tales Grades: 1-4 Lesson Plans
Science			back to top
Nibbling on Einstein's Brain, Revised Edition The Good, the Bad, and the Bogus in Science by Diane Swanson illustrated by Francis Blake Genre: non-fiction, science Themes: information literacy; media awareness; scientific method; science & nature; problem solving; environment; math connections Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	Jungle Islands My South Sea Adventure Travel Adventure Series by Maria Coffey and Debora Pearson Genre: non-fiction, travel Themes: Solomon Islands; rainforest; ocean life; environment; journal writing; multicultural Grades: 4-7 Lesson Plans	Turn It Loose The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody by Diane Swanson illustrated by Warren Clark Genre: non-fiction, science Themes: information literacy; media awareness; scientific method; science & nature; problem solving; environment; math connections; goal setting; investigating; observations; creative thinking Grades: 4-8 Lesson Plans	What's The Difference? 10 Animal Look-Alikes by Judy Diehl illustrated by David Plumb Genre: non-fiction, science Themes: science & nature; animals; non-fiction writing Grades: 2-6 Lesson Plans
Teen Issues			back to top
Double or Nothing by Dennis Foon Genre: fiction Themes: teens; addiction; relationships; friendships; choices affecting others Grades: 7+ Lesson Plans	In Ecstacy by Kate McCaffrey Genre: contemporary fiction Themes: friendship, drugs, addiction, self-esteem, relationships, abuse, teens, abusive relationships Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Leslie's Journal by Allan Stratton Genre: contemporary fiction Themes: abusive relationships; bullying; teens; friendship; choices, conflict resolution, courage/bravery; decision making; journal writing, problem-solving; safety; school; self-esteem Grades: 9+ Lesson Plans	Red Rage by Brigitte Blobel Genre: fiction Themes: violence; family; identity; teens; fitting in; right vs wrong; relationships; anger; self-esteem Grades: 9-11 Lesson Plans

Resurrection Blues by Mike Tanner Genre: fictional memoir Themes: coming of age; teens; relationships; life choices Grades: 11-12 Lesson Plans
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Bear Tales: Three Treasured Stories

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Dirty Dog Boogie

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Northern Lights The Soccer Trails

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Attach of the Killer Video Book Tips and Tricks for Young Directors

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Aztec Kids @ The Crossroads series

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The Big Book of Pop Culture A How-to Guide for Young Artists

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Cowboys and Coffin Makers One Hundred 19th-Century Jobs You Might Have Feared or Fancied

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Jungle Islands My South Sea Adventure Travel Adventure Series

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Kids Who Rule The Remarkable Lives of Five Child Monarchs

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Made You Look How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know

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Nibbling on Einstein's Brain, Revised Edition The Good, the Bad, and the Bogus in Science

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The Siege Under Attack in Renaissance Europe

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The Three and Many Wishes of Jason Reid

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Turn It Loose The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody

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Grade 6+

After Hamelin

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Bear Tales:
Three Treasured Stories

Northern Lights
The Soccer Trails

What's The Difference?
10 Animal Look-Alikes

Attach of the Killer Video Book
Tips and Tricks for Young Directors

Aztec
Kids @ The Crossroads series

The Big Book of Pop Culture
A How-to Guide for Young Artists

Cowboys and Coffin Makers
One Hundred 19th-Century Jobs You Might Have Feared or Fancied

Crusades
Kids @ The Crossroads series

Jungle Islands
My South Sea Adventure Travel Adventure Series

Kids Who Rule
The Remarkable Lives of Five Child Monarchs

Made You Look
How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know

Nibbling on Einstein's Brain, Revised Edition
The Good, the Bad, and the Bogus in Science

The Siege
Under Attack in Renaissance Europe

Turn It Loose
The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody

After Hamelin
The Deadly Intrigue of Ten Sovereigns

The Apprentice's Masterpiece
A Story of Medieval Spain

The Blue Jean Book
The Story Behind the Seams

In Your Face
The Culture of Beauty and You

The Dirt Eaters
Longlight Legacy Book I

Freewalkers
Longlight Legacy Book II

The Kepper's Shadow
Longlight Legacy Book III