Help me give my students non-fiction books that are current, accurate, and high interest.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wise's classroom raised $292
This project is fully funded
My Project
In my classroom, I teach 25 fifth graders on a daily basis, as well as around 20 other students who visit me for their literacy block. My students are bright and passionate people, who have a variety of backgrounds, interests, and curiosities.
These new and varied high-quality non-fiction books will open up a new world of information for my students, allowing them access to diverse voices and knowledge that they've always wanted.
The books on this list focus primarily on science and history, two subjects that students may not have as much access to, despite their important role in college and career readiness. As our curriculum pushes to have a greater focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math as a way to prepare students for key careers in our current economy, it's more important than ever to expose them to the range of topics in those fields.
Students will use these books to explore their interests and learn more about the world. During our literacy block, students will have full access to these texts as well as the rest of our classroom library. They'll be able to use sustained silent reading time to develop their comprehension, decoding, and close reading skills. In past years, this independent practice has been fairly restricted to the fiction novels available in the classroom. These novels allow the kids to transfer their existing skills into a new setting, to further deepen their understanding.
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
Weird But True World 2023: Incredible facts, awesome photos, and weird wonders―for THIS YEAR and beyond!
• Amazon Business
$22.49
1
$22.49
Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia: What We Know & What We Don't
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography
• Amazon Business
$18.60
1
$18.60
Listified!: Britannica’s 300 lists that will blow your mind
• Amazon Business
$17.49
1
$17.49
Black Heroes of the Wild West: Featuring Stagecoach Mary, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons: A TOON Graphic (TOON Graphics)
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Old Rock (is not boring)
• Amazon Business
$16.19
1
$16.19
History's Mysteries: Freaky Phenomena: Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
History's Mysteries: Legends and Lore
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids: Hijinks, Heists, Mysteries, and More
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
Beavers (Superpower Field Guide)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Moles (Superpower Field Guide)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Eels (Superpower Field Guide)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Ostriches (Superpower Field Guide)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
How to Survive Anything: Shark Attack, Lightning, Embarrassing Parents, Pop Quizzes, and Other Perilous Situations (National Geographic Kids)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War
• Amazon Business
$8.29
1
$8.29
Materials cost
$214.16
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$247.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.65
Total project goal
$291.02
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$291.02
1 Donor
-$291.02
Donations toward project cost
-$247.37
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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