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Buzzfeed publishes articles from time to time relating to teachers. Here is a link to one article.

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Why it's worth the read: English teacher Erin Gruwell tells of her experiences as a new teacher and reveals that most new teachers struggle with understanding their students' needs and backgrounds. Freedom Writers provides insights into how teachers can take back struggling classrooms and renew students' interest in learning. Watch an interview with Gruwell here.

Why it's worth reading: Atwell describes practical ways to make classrooms inviting to readers. The book includes information about assessments, goal setting, book lists, and sample parent letters.

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15 Books That Will Make You A Better Teacher

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These books are mostly written by teachers for teachers. They range form the latest research on students, teachers talking about overcoming inequality to help students learn, and great techniques every teacher can use in their classroom.

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Reading discussions and links for elementary teachers.

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Resources for Teachers - Elementary Reading Resources

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This site contains research-based resources and tools for teaching K-5 Reading.

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A website that creates lists of the best books of all time and by year.

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The following list was compiled from an online survey in 2007. Parents and teachers will find it useful in selecting quality literature for children.

1. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

2. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

3. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

4. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

5. Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

6. I Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch

7. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

8. Oh! The Places You Will Go by Dr. Seuss

9. The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton

10. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

11. Skippyjon Jones by Judy Schachner

12. Thank You Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

13. The Cat In The Hat by Dr. Seuss

14. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

15. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

16. The Mitten by Jan Brett

17. Crunching Carrots, Not Candy by Judy Slack

18. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willlems

19. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

20. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

21. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

22. Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman

23. Corduroy by Don Freeman

24. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

25. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

26. Tacky the Penquin by Helen Lester

27. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

28. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

29. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

30. Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

31. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

32. Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss

33. Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park

34. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

35. Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

36. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

37. Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini

38. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

39. The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone

40. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

41. A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon

42. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

43. From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg

44. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

45. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli

46. Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

47. Olivia by Ian Falconer

48. The BFG by Roald Dahl

49. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

50. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

51. The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss

52. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

53. Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel

54. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

55. Bark, George by Jules Feiffer

56. Bunnicula by James Howe

57. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

58. Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom DeLuise

59. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

60. Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

61. Frederick by Leo Lionni

62. Frindle by Andrew Clements

63. Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel

64. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

65. Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen

66. Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

67. Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss

68. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

69. I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt

70. Is Your Mama A Llama? by Deborah Guarino

71. Jan Brett's books

72. Knots on a Counting Rope by Bill Martin Jr.

73. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

74. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton

75. Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney

76. My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

77. My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss

78. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

79. No David! by David Shannon

80. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss

81. Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

82. Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch

83. Swimmy by Leo Lionni

84. The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

85. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner

86. The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper

87. The Empty Pot by Demi

88. The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop

89. The Giver by Lois Lowr

90. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle

91. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

92. The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown

93. The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements

94. The Napping House by Audrey Wood

95. The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau

96. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

97. The Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack

98. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

99. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

100. The Wide-Mouthed Frog: A Pop-Up Book by Keith Faulkner

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The following list was compiled from an online survey in 2007. Parents and teachers will find it useful in selecting quality literature for children. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown I Love You Forever by Robert N.

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Resource for teachers who are wanting to build or re-build their classroom library.

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See the books that teachers of grades 3-5 say are must-haves for your classroom library.

WeAreTeachers recently polled over 200 teachers about the best books in their classroom libraries, from their favorite read-alouds and fiction books to the top science, humor and poetry titles. Here's what teachers of grades 3-5 had to say:

Top Read Aloud Books

Also recommended:

Top Realistic Fiction Books

1. Dear Mr. Henshaw
Written by Beverly Cleary, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. $5.39

2. Shiloh
Written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. $5.71

3. Frindle
Written by Andrew Clements, illustrated by Brian Selznick. $6.29

4. Because of Winn Dixie
Written by Kate DiCamillo. $4.19

5. Hatchet
Written by Gary Paulsen. $6.29

Also recommended:

Top Mystery Books

1. The Maze of Bones (39 Clues, No. 1, Series)
Written by Rick Riordan. $9.79

2. Cam Jansen: The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (Series)
Written by David A. Adler, illustrated by Susanna Natti. $3.59

3. Encyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective (Series)
Written by Donald J. Sobol. $4.49

4. Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Series)
Written by Carolyn Keene. $40.28

5. A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author (Series)
Written by Ron Roy, illustrated by John Steven Gurney. $3.59

Also recommended:

Top Fantasy and Science Fiction Books

1. A Wrinkle in Time
Written by Madeleine L'Engle. $6.29

2. Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Series)
Written by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murdocca. $4.49

3. The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (Series)
Written by C.S. Lewis, illustrated by Pauline Baynes. $16.29

4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Series)
Written by J.K. Rowling, illustrated by Mary GrandPre and Kazu Kibuishi. $8.98

Also recommended:

Top Historical Fiction Books

Also recommended:

Top Biographies

1. Who Is Barack Obama? (Series)
Written by Roberta Edwards, illustrated by Nancy Harrison and John O'Brien. $4.49

2. The Story of My Life
Written by Helen Keller. $2.25

3. The Story of Ruby Bridges
Written by Robert Coles, illustrated by George Ford. $6.29

4. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
Written by Anne Frank. $11.36

Also recommended:

Top Science Books

Also recommended:

Top History Books

Also recommended:

Top Poetry Books

Also recommended:

Top Humor Books

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. $4.00

2. The BFG
Written by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake. $6.29

3. The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Series)
Written by Dav Pilkey. $5.39

4. Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life (Series)
Written by Rachel Renée Russell. $4.61

Also recommended:

Top Reference Books

Also recommended:

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Building Your Classroom Library: The Best Books for Grades 3-5 - WeAreTeachers

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See the books that teachers of grades 3-5 say are must-haves for your classroom library. WeAreTeachers recently polled over 200 teachers about the best books in their classroom libraries, from their favorite read-alouds and fiction books to the top science, ...

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A website of favorite books and lessons from the viewpoint of parents.

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by: Doreen Cronin - (Joanna Cotler Books, 2003) 40 pages.

Doreen Cronin has done it again with this first person narrative told from the point of view of a boy worm. This book introduces the concept of a diary in a fun way. Young readers will identify with all the escapades of a worm, as he interacts with family members, goes to school and vacations at Compost Island. Children will laugh and learn facts in a fun way while learning to appreciate living creatures.

Want to see the movie? Check out the Scholastic video collection Diary of a Worm... And Four More Great Animal Tales, which also includes favorites like Anatole and Frog Goes to Dinner.

Perfect for: Kids who like humor stories.

Find Diary of a Worm at your local library.

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Favorite books for 1st graders Book lists | GreatSchools.org

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by: Doreen Cronin - (Joanna Cotler Books, 2003) 40 pages. Doreen Cronin has done it again with this first person narrative told from the point of view of a boy worm. This book introduces the concept of a diary in a fun way.

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Here is another forum, but this time books are grouped by genre.

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Join our book forum today and share your experiences with people from around the world.

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A resource outside of the classroom for teachers to be a part of and hear about new books.

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Review Team Page, Most Popular Topics, Discuss Authors, E-Books and E-Readers, Poetry & Music, Book and Cook, Films and Books, Book Inquires, Personalized Reading Recommendations, General Book & Reading Discussion, Writing Discussion, Marketi..

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Here is the link to Goodreads. You can create an account to join different reading groups that will have monthly books and keep you up to date on new books.

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Find and read more books you'll love, and keep track of the books you want to read. Be part of the world's largest community of book lovers on Goodreads.

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Here is the link to our local library to get books for free.

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Bryan+College Station Public Library System - Online, searchable catalogs of the three main libraries of Brazos County, along with library information and events.

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The Bryan+College Station Library System's automatic phone notification system is experiencing technical difficulties. As a result, we are unable to send out overdue notices or notifications of holds via phone call. To check on the status of your books, please call Mounce or Ringer libraries, or check your account online.

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Here is a link to find books on your level. You can type their title into the search bar and explore!

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Book Wizard: Find and Level Books for Your Classroom | Scholastic

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Level your classroom library, create book lists, and find the right book at just the right reading level for students with Book Wizard.