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Darlyne A. Murawski

Darlyne Murawski is a versatile nature photographer and writer with years of experience as a research biologist working with bugs. Her articles have appeared in National Geographic magazine and many international publications, children's magazines, and calendars. She has traveled the world to showcase the lives and ecology of small critters—including butterflies, moths, fungi, parasites, spiderwebs, marine worms, horseshoe crabs, mollusks, and glass-shelled diatoms.
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Bugopedia
Face to Face with Caterpillars
Spiders and Their Webs

Books

National Geographic Kids Ultimate Bugopedia
Face to Face with Caterpillars
Spiders and Their Webs

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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