Free Educational Resources

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NEW Junior Great Books Series 6, 7, and 8!
Inside this booklet, you will find:
- The features and benefits of Junior Great Books Series 6–8
- A look inside the teacher materials, student materials, and online resources
- The unit overview and full text for “Friends of the Hide” from Series 7
- The unit overview and full text for “At work with my father” from Series 6
- Information about our digital platform, Great Books Plus
- A preorder form for Junior Great Books Series 6–8 materials
More Free Resources
Free Lesson Plans include activities that support critical thinking, reading comprehension, and writing:
K–12 Open Educational Resources offer selections paired with thought-provoking discussion questions to engage your students.
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