Illustrated by Lee Wildish

Publication Date: 2010

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: K-3

Text Level:

-Grade Level Equivalent: 3.2

-Lexile^® Measure: AD870L

-DRA: 30

-Guided Reading: N

Teaser: What do you do if your superhero underpants go missing? You travel the world to find them!

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6978414-charlie-s-superhero-underpants

Teaching Ideas: Read the book to the students. After, have them work in groups of 2-3 to create their own stories where they are a character and they have a superhero piece of clothing.

Illustrated by Angela Padron

Publication Date: 2014

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K-3

Teaser: There are so many ways to become a hero.  You can save animals, stand up for others, be a great athlete or just inspire others.  Whatever you chose to do, there is ALWAYS a hero in you!

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21423613-the-hero-in-you

Teaching Ideas: This book has a CD to go along with the songs in the book. You can have the students come up with songs about themselves and how they are a hero.

Publication Date: 2010

Genre: Fiction

Teaser: There is always that one person who knows what to do. They are there for you for everything. This story tells of a mom who is there for their son.

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7684931-my-mother-is-so-smart

Teaching Ideas: Have the students write a story about someone they admire. Then have them read the story to a partner.

Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Publication Date: 2012

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K-2

Teaser: You may be little and carry around a blankie, but that does not mean that you can not be a superhero.

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13486301-do-super-heroes-have-teddy-bears

Teaching Ideas: Have the students come up with something that they might think would make them not a superhero. Together create a book that is similar to this one with each persons "flaw".

Publication Date: 2012

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: K-2

Text Level:

-Grade Level Equivalent: 1.5

-Lexile® Measure: 450L

-DRA: N/A

-Guided Reading: N/A

Teaser: Just because you are not like everyone else, does not mean you are not a hero. Everyone is a hero in their own unique way.

Description: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/zero-hero-1#cart/cleanup

Teaching Ideas: I would use this book to discuss how everyone is unique in their own way. I would have the students come up with examples of how they are unique and how their uniqueness helps the world and the community.

Publication Date: 2006

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: K-1

Teaser: There are so many different heroes. Read through to find one for every letter of the alphabet!

Description: http://www.amazon.com/SuperHero-ABC-Bob-McLeod/dp/0060745169/ref=sr_1_1/187-0317441-7004431?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449090282&sr=1-1&keywords=superhero+abc+bob+mcleod

Teaching Ideas: As you are reading,have the students come up with other words that start with that letter. Also, have them come up with their own superheros that start with that letter.

llustrated by Cynthia Fisher

Publication Date: 2002

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: 3-5

Text Level:

-Grade Level Equivalent: 3.5

-Lexile® Measure: 500L

-DRA: 24

-Guided Reading: M

Teaser: Randall watched a movie in class and decides that he will be a hero like the one in the movie. He leaves little secret notes of encouragement for his classmates. Will they find out who is leaving the notes?

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2111590.The_Hero_of_Third_Grade

Teaching Ideas: You can introduce predictions and how to come up with predictions using this book. The students can predict what will happen next in the story.

Illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal

Publication Date: 1997

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: 3-5

Text Level:

-Grade Level Equivalent: 3.1

-Lexile® Measure: 320L

-DRA: 20

-Guided Reading: L

Teaser: After losing his ball in a neighbors yard, he thinks he will never get it back. However with a little determination he realizes he might be able to.

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1591513.Hot_Fudge_Hero

Teaching Ideas: Read the book and watch the movie the Sandlot. Have them fill out a Ven Diagram about the book and the movie.

Publication Date: 2012

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: Kindergarten

Teaser: Want to make up your own story of hero? Well now you can with this very book. Use the pictures to create a story that is unique to you!

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7325643-the-hero-of-little-street

Teaching Ideas: You can go through the book with them. As you are going through it, give each child a chance to create a story withe the pictures given. Together, you will create a story that goes withe the illustrations of the book.

Illustrated by Frances Moore

Publication Date: 2007

Genre: Non-Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: 2-4

Teaser: Life was not easy many years ago. Harriet Tubman knew just how bad it was and she had to live through it. Read the Story of Harriet Tubman and see what she did to save the many lives of others.

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/155825.Harriet_Tubman

Teaching Ideas: Have the students research a famous person who has done good for society. Then have them make a PowerPoint giving a timeline and facts about that person. Have them present that to the class.

Genre: Song

Approximate Interest Level: 5-6

Teaser: An emotional and inspiring song to give you a look at what a true hero is.

Online Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IA3ZvCkRkQ

Teaching Ideas: Teach the students the song, and have them sing it as a class.

Lyrics: There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt awayAnd then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you...

Genre: Movie

Approximate Interest Level: 2-6

Teaser: This movie is filled with laughter, excitement and tons of action. Go on this crazy adventure with Mr Incredible and his family.

Online Link: http://movies.disney.com/the-incredibles

Teaching Ideas: The students can all think of a superpower. After they will come up with a script and create a movie of their own.

Genre: Interactive Website

Approximate Interest Level: 4-6

Teaser: Become a superhero with this fun and interactive game. Go on missions, make friends, etc.

Online Link: https://www.heroup.com/new-visitor/

Teaching Ideas: Let the students get to understand what a superhero is and to have them become their own superhero.

Illustrated by Terry Widener

Publication Date: 2014

Genre:  Non-Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: 3-5

Teaser: The game is intense. Who will win the game for the team? Joe DiMaggio is here to save the day!

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18771896-the-streak

Teaching Ideas: You can have the students think about their favorite sport and have them write a story about it. Also connect it to math by having them add stats about the game and also points scored.

Genre: Everyday Texts:

Approximate Interest Level:

Online Link: http://www.cafepress.com/+hero+bumper-stickers

Teaching Ideas: Have the students create their own bumper sticker that they can put on their "car". it can be anything related to heroes or superheros. It must include a picture and a quote, slogan, or saying.

Publication Date: 2004

Genre: Fiction

Approximate Interest Level: K-2

Text Level:

-Grade Level Equivalent: 2.5

-Lexile® Measure: AD740L

-DRA: 20

-Guided Reading: L

Teaser: With Dexter's determination and mindset, he figures out he can do anything and become a great superhero.

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/843610.Dex

Teaching Ideas: This book would be great for teaching that it doesn't matter what size you are or how good you are at something. All that matters is the heart that you have.

Publication Date: 2004

Genre: Fiction

Teaser: Join Batman in an adventure that will have you feeling like a superhero yourself!

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/843610.Dex

Teaching Ideas: Have the students come up with ideas as to why Bruce Wayne becomes Batman. Then read the story to see if anyone has the correct reason.

Publication Date: 2010

Genre: Fiction

Teaser: Why did Clark Kent become Superman? Read to find out!

Description: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7298302-superman

Teaching Ideas: Have the students create puppets of Superman's foes. Then present them to the class.

Genre: Poem

Approximate Interest Level: 3-6

Teaser: This breathtaking poem will have you in awe.

Online Link: http://allpoetry.com/poems/about/Hero

Teaching Ideas: Teach the students about different kinds of poems. Then have them create their own poem either about a hero of theirs or of what a hero means to them.