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Brady Barr

BRADY BARR is a resident explorer with National Geographic with books, articles, and TV shows listed under his many credits. He once used his smelly sock to close up a snake's mouth to take a photo.

KATHY ZOEHFELD is a reptile expert. She has been writing and editing children's books for over thirty years.
National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes With Snakes!

Books

National Geographic Kids Chapters: Scrapes With Snakes!

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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