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Ms. Millner from Washington, DC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Brains

Help me give my students books and maps so they can grow their knowledge of history.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Millner's classroom raised $909

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My Project

History books, biographies, Spanish history books, and maps are essential tools that help students grow their understanding of the past by bringing historical events and figures to life. Through history books and biographies, students can explore significant moments, discover how societies have changed over time, and learn from the experiences of influential individuals. Biographies, in particular, offer personal insights that make history feel more relatable and human. Spanish history books can introduce students to different cultural perspectives and important events in the Spanish-speaking world, broadening their global awareness and appreciation for diverse histories.

Maps are another powerful resource that helps students feel more connected to what they are learning by allowing them to visualize historical movements, territorial changes, and geographical contexts.

When students see where events took place and how borders evolved, it deepens their understanding and makes abstract concepts more concrete. Combined, these resources turn history from a list of dates and facts into a vivid, engaging story, making it easier for students to connect with the material and appreciate its relevance to their lives today.

Ms. Millner Eastern Senior High School Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Write & Wipe U.S.A. Wall Map • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 4 $119.96
Write & Wipe World Wall Map • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 4 $119.96
History for the IB Diploma Paper 2 with Digital Access (2 Years) • Amazon Business $52.35 1 $52.35
History for the IB Diploma Paper 2 Independence Movements (1800-2000) with Digital Access (2 Years) • Amazon Business $49.45 1 $49.45
History for the IB Diploma Paper 2 Evolution and Development of Democratic States (1848–2000) with Digital Access (2 Years) • Amazon Business $45.63 1 $45.63
Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries Second Edition: Hodder Education Group • Amazon Business $42.00 1 $42.00
Teaching U.S. History Thematically: Document-Based Lessons for the Secondary Classroom • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Access to History for the IB Diploma: Civil Rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Second Edition • Amazon Business $32.44 1 $32.44
Timelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies (hardcover, ages 8-12) - featured Black History books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
Primary Sources: Great Depression & New Deal (GALPSPGRE) • Quill.com $20.80 1 $20.80
Dolores Huerta Stands Strong: The Woman Who Demanded Justice (Biographies for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa • Amazon Business $14.32 1 $14.32
The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Ancient African Kingdoms: A Captivating Guide to Civilizations of Ancient Africa Such as the Land of Punt, Carthage, the Kingdom of Aksum, the Mali ... the Kingdom of Kush (Exploring Africa’s Past) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nuestro gobierno: Las tres ramas (Our Government: The Three Branches) (Spanish Version) (Social Studies Readers : Content and Literacy) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Mapas de nuestra nación (Mapping Our Nation) (Spanish Version) (Social Studies Readers : Content and Literacy) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Great Quotes from Great Leaders: Words from the Leaders Who Shaped the World (Inspirational Leadership Book) • Amazon Business $10.50 1 $10.50
We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
The Little Rock Nine: A Primary Source Exploration of the Battle for School Integration (Fact Finders: We Shall Overcome) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Primary Source Readers - George Washington Carver - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Primary Source Readers - Biografias de estadounidenses - Martin Luther King Jr. - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Cesar Chavez: Champion for Civil Rights (Rookie Biographies) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$679.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $40.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$772.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.25

Total project goal

$908.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $908.31

4 Donors

-$862.98

Donations toward project cost

-$733.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.45

match offer

-$45.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.80

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