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Kate Messner

Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books; and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family.
History Smashers: Ancient Egypt
History Smashers The Boxed Set
History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
History Smashers: The Underground Railroad
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
History Smashers: The American Revolution
History Smashers: The Titanic
History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
History Smashers: The Mayflower
History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote
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Books

History Smashers: Ancient Egypt
History Smashers The Boxed Set
History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
History Smashers: The Underground Railroad
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
History Smashers: The American Revolution
History Smashers: The Titanic
History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
History Smashers: The Mayflower
History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote
Solve This! Forensics

Celebrating Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’re sharing curated book collections and resources that we hope will inspire your students to appreciate and respect their planet. Check out our elementary level collections of titles in: Earth & Space Environmental Science & Issues Wildlife Climate Change Download the Teaching About Climate Change Guide here.

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New Thematic Educator Guide: Teaching Nonfiction

In 2023, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) published its “Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12)“. In it, the organization explains that while nonfiction is a gateway to literacy and a favorite genre for children, it has been traditionally underrepresented in classrooms. Highlighting the genre’s role in addressing scientific knowledge,

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