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Mrs. Candler from Fayetteville, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Wouldn't Want to Miss Out on History!

My students need a set of American history books from the series entitled "You Wouldn't Want to..." that includes 2 copies each of 15 different titles.

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Mrs. Candler Stoney Point Elementary School
Fayetteville, NC Grades 3-5

What if kids could learn about American history by reading short informational books written in a silly, quirky style? Textbooks can be dry and boring, but the study of American history should be exciting! I have a wonderful class of 5th graders who love to read fiction, but who aren't quite as motivated to read nonfiction. They are with me for all subjects, and I enjoy integrating Social Studies and Literacy. This year we will be studying American history, and I just discovered a series of informational history books that I know my students will love. All of the titles start with "You Wouldn't Want to ..." and they focus on the challenges faced throughout history. The titles include "You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party" and "You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist." The pages are filled with animated characters and tidbits of information about each event or time period. To implement my project, I'll need 2 copies of 15 different American History titles. I plan to pair my students to form American History Study Buddies, and I'll let each pair select a book to read. They will read it together so they can discuss all the funny and amazing details. Then they'll complete a graphic organizer to summarize the information they learn. After they finish, they'll return their books to the shelf and choose another one. Students will be required to read at least 5 of the 15 books by the end of the project. As a culminating activity, they'll work with a team to create a short skit from one of the books. Please considering contributing to our project! Your donation will enable my class to learn about the amazing hardships faced throughout history. By reading aloud with partners, my students will also improve their nonfiction reading skills. Best of all, they will learn that nonfiction books can be just as exciting as fiction books!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Candler Stoney Point Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, NC View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 5donors

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You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Titanic!: One Voyage You'd Rather Not Make David Stewart, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Railroad!: A Track You'd Rather Not Go Down Ian Graham, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Live in a Wild West Town! Peter Hicks, David Antram (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist!: A Settlement You'd Rather not Start Jacqueline Morley, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter!: Dangerous Beasts You'd Rather Not Encounter John Malam, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!: Wharf Water Tea, You'd Rather Not Drink Peter Cook, David Antram (Illustrator), Designed by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn?t Want to Sail on the Mayflower! A Trip That Took Entirely Too Long Peter Cook, Kevin Whelan (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus!: Uncharted Waters You'd Rather Not Cross Fiona Macdonald, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Salem Witch!: Bizarre Accusations You'd Rather Not Face Jim Pipe, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be on Apollo 13!: A Mission You'd Rather Not Go On Ian Graham, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Viking Explorer!: Voyages You'd Rather Not Make Andrew Langley, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Suffragist!: A Protest Movement That's Rougher Than You Expected Fiona MacDonald, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Pioneer! Jacqueline Morley, David Antram (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!: A War You'd Rather Not Fight Thomas Ratliff, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $7.96 2 $15.92
You Wouldn't Want to Sail on a 19th-Century Whaling Ship!: Grisly Tasks You'd Rather Not Do Peter Cook, David Salariya, David Antram, David Antram (Illustrator), Created by David Salariya • Barnes and Noble $8.95 2 $17.90

Materials cost

$266.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.65

Sales tax

 $11.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$317.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.70

Total project goal

$387.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $387.20

5 Donors

-$387.20

Donations toward project cost

-$317.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.70

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