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Mrs. Alvarez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring a World of Wonder!

Help me give my students an updated version of these very popular and informative books.

  • $568 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

These DK eyewitness books are so appealing to my students, yet our current set circa 2000 are now old and yellowing. These books are perfect for our students because they offer a chance for them to acquire new knowledge and perspective of the world around them in an entertaining form.

Updated non-fiction books can provide fascinating insight into history, science and other topics; offering a unique way to learn and explore.

Though my students may come from an economically disadvantaged neighborhood and some are English language learners, they have an amazing curiosity about the world around them! Help me make sure they are absorbing the most updated information!

Mrs. Alvarez Harrison Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Eyewitness The Civil War (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $15.43 2 $30.86
Eyewitness Planets (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
Eyewitness Titanic (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $9.77 2 $19.54
Eyewitness Ocean (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Eyewitness Presidents (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Eyewitness Shark: Dive into the fascinating world of sharks (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
Eyewitness Ancient Rome: Discover one of history's greatest civilizations (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
Eyewitness Climate Change (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $15.03 1 $15.03
Eyewitness Insect (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Eyewitness Weather (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $7.33 2 $14.66
Eyewitness Fossil (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $14.36 1 $14.36
Eyewitness The Amazon (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
Eyewitness Rocks and Minerals (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
Eyewitness Crystal and Gem (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Eyewitness American Revolution (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Eyewitness Train: Discover the story of the railroads (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Eyewitness Cat (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Eyewitness National Parks (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Eyewitness Fish (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Wonders of the World (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Eyewitness Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Natural Disasters (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Eyewitness Human Body (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $11.04 1 $11.04
Eyewitness Universe (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Eyewitness Ancient Egypt (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Rome (DK Experience) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
DK Eyewitness Books - Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.29 1 $7.29
Eyewitness World War II (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $7.26 1 $7.26
Hurricane and Tornado (DK Eyewitness) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$408.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.12

Total project goal

$567.48

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