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Good Citizens
Imogene’s Last Stand
by Candace Fleming
When Imogene discovers that her town’s mayor is planning to tear down the Historical Society, she devises a plan to protect it. Will her actions convince the mayor to protect this landmark? REALISTIC FICTION
The Eagles Are Back
by Jean Craighead George
Learn about how people helped to bring the bald eagle back from extinction. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Look and Listen
The Quiet Place
by Sarah Stewart
Have you ever moved to a new place where nothing was familiar? Isabel and her aunt write letters to stay in touch when Isabel moves away. Find out about Isabel’s discovery of a new place. REALISTIC FICTION
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone
by Katheryn Russell-Brown
Little Melba Doretta Liston loved music. She loved listening to it, dreaming about it, and creating music of her very own on a big trombone. When she grew up, she amazed audiences with her dazzling, one-of-a-kind playing. BIOGRAPHY
Lesson Learned
Gone Fishing
by Tamera Will Wissinger
Sam couldn’t wait for his fishing trip with his dad, until he discovers that his little sister is going along, too. Will she ruin the day, or is Sam in for a surprise? Find out in this rhyming story. REALISTIC FICTION
Helen’s Big World
by Doreen Rappaport
Helen Keller could not hear, see, or speak. Discover how she overcame these challenges and learned to see the world in her own special way. BIOGRAPHY
Natural Wonders
The Storm
by Cynthia Rylant
When a wild storm shipwrecks a sailor at a lonely lighthouse, an adventure and a special friendship begin. FANTASY
The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever
by H. Joseph Hopkins
Find out how Katherine Olivia Sessions’ hard work, enthusiasm, and love of trees transformed an entire city. BIOGRAPHY
Going Places
Only One Year
by Andrea Cheng
Sharon is sad when her brother travels to China to spend a year with their grandparents. It is a long time to be away. Will he forget them while he’s gone? REALISTIC FICTION
The Camping Trip That Changed America
by Barb Rosenstock
Did you know that one of our nation’s most important decisions was made on a camping trip? This little-known story about Theodore Roosevelt will make you want to sit around the campfire and dream big. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Make Your Mark
Clementine’s Letter
by Sara Pennypacker
When Clementine discovers that her beloved teacher might be leaving for the rest of the school year, she knows she has to do something to stop him. Will her plan succeed, or will it just get her into trouble? REALISTIC FICTION
The Right Word
by Jen Bryant
Find out how Peter Roget’s love of books and lists inspired him to create an important tool that we still use today! BIOGRAPHY