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Ms. Woods from Detroit, MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Captured by Words, Held by the Universe!

Help me give my students books that will open their eyes and minds to the wonders of Space and inspire them to look outward for their destiny and discover the universe around them.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Woods's classroom raised $559

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My Project

These children are coming back into school at a time when there is much going on in the Space around us. The most magnificent will the total solar eclipse this coming April. We are actually close enough to have an opportunity to be in totality and I want my students to be well prepared for this experience. The books are intended to both capture their attention and draw them into the world of space exploration. (See what I did there? World, just part of the solar system and the universe we are only just beginning to explore.)

None of our schools have libraries and there is no place around here to even get a book to read.

These are inner city children coming back to school after a covid took everything familiar and shut it down. I want them to reach out past the school, the city, and into space!

Ms. Woods Dixon Education Learning Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liam's Adventures in Space: An Educational Adventure for Children Aged 5 - 8 years old (Dream Weaver Tales: Kids Books Ages 2-8) • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
I Am the Solar System: A book about space for kids, from the sun, through the planets, to the heliosphere and into interstellar space, helping ... (I Am Learning: Educational Series for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.84 5 $49.20
What's Out There?: A Book about Space (All Aboard Books) • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
The Planets: Photographs from the Archives of NASA (Planet Picture Book, Books About Space, NASA Book) (NASA x Chronicle Books) • Amazon Business $24.37 1 $24.37
Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer (Picture Book Biography) • Amazon Business $9.95 2 $19.90
Space Exploration for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Astronauts, Rockets, and Life in Zero Gravity • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Fascinating Space Book for Kids: 500 Far-Out Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $16.18 1 $16.18
Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.00 2 $16.00
Moon's First Friends: A Heartwarming Story About the Moon Landing (A Social Emotional Friendship Book for Kids About Science and Space) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Knowledge Encyclopedia Space!: The Universe as You've Never Seen it Before (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
My Little Golden Book About the Solar System • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
First Space Encyclopedia: A Reference Guide to Our Galaxy and Beyond (DK First Reference) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sun! One in a Billion (Our Universe, 2) • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
The Moon: Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbor (Space Explorers) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
First Space Encyclopedia • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Learn About Space - Stars, Planets, Solar System - First Facts for Kids (First Facts for Kids! The 'Learn About' Series) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Solar System Coloring Book: Educational Coloring Book with Interesting Facts about Space for Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
To the Moon!: The True Story of the American Heroes on the Apollo 8 Spaceship • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Smart Kids: Space: For Kids Who Really Love Space (Smart Kids) • Amazon Business $9.34 1 $9.34
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids: 100+ Fun Ways to Learn About Space and Stargazing • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut (Picture Book Biography) • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Mae Jemison • AKJ Education $3.64 2 $7.28
National Geographic Kids Puzzle Book: Space (NGK Puzzle Books) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
My Journey to the Stars • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19
My Little Golden Book About the First Moon Landing • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Planet Name Game (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$438.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.81

Total project goal

$558.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $558.76

2 Donors

-$459.95

Donations toward project cost

-$453.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.81

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