Category Archives: Intermediate Grades Books

Top 10 Christmas Stories Every Child Should Hear- books for Christmas

From aupairjobs.com Christmas is a magical time of year for both kids and adults alike.  The kids are out of school, the holiday cheer keeps everyone in high spirits, and spending time together as a family is at the top … Continue reading

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The Dollhouse Murders

Amy is a 10 year old girl who goes to stay with her aunt for a couple of weeks in her great grandparents home. There’s a mystery surrounding her great grandparents death… and only the dolls in the dollhouse know … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss- bulletin board for elementary

Submitted by Mike B. Click here to like teachertime123 on facebook! Help to celebrate the birthday (March 2) of Dr. Seuss!  Along with this display, students will draw scenes from their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Older students can write a … Continue reading

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Books about Martin Luther King- titles and descriptions of books about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr by Doreen Rappaport Ages 5 and up- This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. … Continue reading

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Mark of a writer: Top 5 books of Mark Twain – article on Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)

From books.hindustantimes.com November 30, 2011 Today is the 176th birth anniversary of Mark Twain, the man often referred to as ‘the father of American literature’. Many are familiar with his immortal creations—Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn—those irreverent teenagers whose adventures … Continue reading

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Monster Books- books for Halloween or any time of year for preschool or elementary students

One Hungry Monster : A Counting Book in Rhyme Board Book by Susan Heyboer O’Keefe     My Monster Mama loves Me So by Laura Leuck A rhyming verse describes the myriad ways a green, googly-eyed mother shows her boundless … Continue reading

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Christopher Columbus- book by Stephen Krensky for elementary

Enlivened by attractive full-color artwork, including maps and a cutaway view of the ship, the straightforward account is a good choice at this reading level.”–Booklist. 

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A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus- book by David A. Adler for elementary students

A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- book by Frank Baum

Follow the adventures of young Dorothy& her dog, Toto, as their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in a strange land called Oz. Here she meets the Munchkins and joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, … Continue reading

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James and the Giant Peach book by Roald Dahl

When poor James Henry Trotter loses his parents in a horrible rhinoceros accident, he is forced to live with his two wicked aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. After three years he becomes “the saddest and loneliest boy you could … Continue reading

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- book by Roald Dahl

The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of the eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka.   See bulletin board to go along with this story:  http://www.teachertime123.com/2011/09/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-readinglanguage-arts-bulletin-board/

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Here Comes Science- cd/dvd that teaches science through music

By Ray While not a book, I think that this dvd/cd can be an effective tool. I have been a fan of this band for 25 years now and was thrilled when they started releasing children’s albums a few years … Continue reading

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How Do Apples Grow- book by Betsy Maestro

Beginning with the bare branches of winter, the Maestros describe the apple until the time of picking. The parts of the flower are presented in a simple manner and labeled. Fertilization is also discussed in a way that is easily … Continue reading

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The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree- book by Gail Gibbons

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree.     Register to become a member of teachertime123.com in order to have access to the entire site.  It is brief … Continue reading

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