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Ellen J. Prager

Ellen J. Prager writes on geology and marine-related topics for children and adults, and is the assistant dean at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami. She's the author of The Furious Earth: The Science and Nature of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis, as well as several of National Geographic’s Jump into Science books.

Nancy Woodman is a children’s book author and illustrator. She has worked on Sea-Fari Deep and the Jump into Science books Dirt, Volcano!, and Sand, a Parents' Choice winner for 2001. Woodman is also the cocreator of Worm Vue Wonders, an educational product about the role of earthworms in soil. She lives in Poulsbo, Washington. To learn more, visit nanneroo.com.
Jump Into Science: Volcano!

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Jump Into Science: Volcano!

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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