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Penguin Random House: A Guide to "Romeo and Juliet" [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
If you're looking for interdisciplinary ideas for Romeo and Juliet, or wondering how to approach the language of the play with students, this 15 page .pdf guide will be especially helpful. Includes other features as well.
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Penguin Random House: Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino

For Students K - 1st
This is an introduction to the children's novel Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino, a science fiction book for young readers. It includes a brief summary, links to about the author information, book reviews, and other books by the author....
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Penguin Random House: Emerald Atlas by John Stephens

For Students 4th - 7th
This is the official website for Emerald Atlas, the first book in the trilogy of Books of Beginning. It includes a video book trailer for Emerald Atlas, a fantasy novel written by John Stephens, links to a summer activity guide and a...
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: E Ticket Chinese [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
These lessons will help you if you are planning a trip to China and could use a helpful traveler's phrasebook with hundreds of essential words and phrases.
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Penguin Random House: Dubliners, by James Joyce

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a discussion of the short stories comprising Dubliners. Also includes a number of possible discussion questions and a short biography of Joyce.
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Penguin Random House: "Knowing Robs Us" by Chinua Achebe

For Students 9th - 10th
A copy of the poem "Knowing Robs Us" taken from Achebe's book, "Another Africa."
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Penguin Random House: A Long Way From Chicago

For Students 9th - 10th
This reading guide for "A Long Way From Chicago and a Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck takes a comprehensive look at the author and his work, seven stories about small-town life during the Depression.
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Penguin Random House: Dream Animals by Emily Winfield Martin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a book preview of the children's book Dream Animals by Emily Winfield Martin. It focuses on children's freedom to imagine.
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Penguin Random House: Random House Kids

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
This comprehensive publisher site links to interesting activities, author biographies, synopsis of books, and links to other sites. Games, recommended reading levels, and writing activities provided for students. Teachers resources are...
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U.s. Penguin Group: Welcome to the World of Ezra Jack Keats! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of information about Ezra Jack Keats and his books for young readers. It includes biographical information, an annotated listing of his books; activity suggestions for four of his books; book suggestions by theme for...
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Primary
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Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore

For Students K - 1st
This site shows you how the fact checker checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, the nonfiction companion...
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Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Mummies and Pyramids

For Students K - 1st
This book checks information shared in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. Mummies and Pyramids, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne, is the...
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Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other Reptiles

For Students K - 1st
This book checks facts related to the book Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras by Mary Pope Osborne. When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure, they had lots of questions. Magic Treehouse Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other...
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Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Pandas and Other Endangered Species

For Students K - 1st
This book checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Pandas and Other Endangered Species, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and...
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Penguin Random House: A Guide to George Orwell's "Animal Farm" [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Planning guide, chapter-by-chapter teaching suggestions, discussion and essay questions, and activity ideas for extended learning make up the bulk of this 15 page .pdf guide.
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Penguin Random House: "Half and Half" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Teacher guide for "Half and Half" includes brief background/synopsis as well as questions for group discussion.
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Penguin Random House: A Guide to "Richard Iii" [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Language exploration, historical context, ideas for discussion and group projects and introductory material are all part of this 19 page .pdf guide.
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Penguin Random House: "A Day No Pigs Would Die" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teacher guide for "A Day No Pigs Would Die" features brief synopsis, author biographical sketch, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break" t.g.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teacher guide for "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break" features brief synopsis and author biographical sketch as well as list of themes and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "Summer of the Monkeys" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Summer of the Monkeys" teacher guide includes brief synopsis, author sketch, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "Tucket's Gold" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Tucket's Gold" teacher guide also features "Mr. Tucket," "Call Me Francis Tucket," and "Tucket's Ride." Includes note to teachers from author, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "Tucket's Ride" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teacher guide for "Tucket's Ride" features note to teachers from author, brief author biographical sketch, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "Guts" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Guts" teacher guide includes note to teachers from author, brief synopsis, author biographical sketch, list of themes, and tips for interdisciplinary connections.
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Penguin Random House: "The Giver" Reader's Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
"The Giver" reader's guide features excellent, thought-provoking questions for discussion.