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The program for younger students covers important age-appropriate allergy information. The second includes content for more literate students, but the puppet interaction and songs may be too juvenile for fifth and sixth graders. A good purchase for primary grades.

Issues of incest, mental health, and medical ethics make this ripe for book discussions as well. Recommended. ["Fans of period pieces and crime dramas will be pleased with this haunting tale": SLJ 8/15 review of the Katherine Tegen book.]

This will be best used as a read-along as readers will not want to miss David Shannon's evocative, stunning illustrations for a fascinating glimpse of a true hero and the start of the Iroquois union. An afterword about the democratic influence of the Iroquois on the U.S. Constitution is included. ["All students should know the history of the Iroquois Confederacy, and this book provides the perfect opportunity for them to do so": SLJ 8/15 starred review of the Abrams book.]

A good listen for those who like Gail Carriger, steampunk, romance, alternate history, and historical fiction. ["A predictable story that's a whole lot of fun": SLJ 6/15 review of the Farrar book.]

An essential purchase for fans of Harry Potter and Rainbow Rowell, as well as lovers of fantasy. ["With rock-solid worldbuilding, a sweet and believable romance subplot, and satisfying ending, Rowell's latest is a monumentally enjoyable reading experience": SLJ 11/15 starred review of the St. Martin's Griffin book.]

Parsons's debut is an emotionally intense, discussion-worthy novel, with gruesome violence that can be difficult to listen to at times. ["Features well-drawn characters, realistic dialogue, and ethical dilemmas that many readers have already faced or might have to face in the future": SLJ 1/15 review of the Philomel book.]

This film would be useful in environmental studies courses as well as history, geography, and political science classes.

Fans of the author's "Erin Hunter Survivors" series (HarperCollins) will enjoy. ["A solid contribution to anthropomorphized animal stories, though not completely original in concept": SLJ 8/15 review of the Scholastic book.]

Recommended as an addition to multicultural fiction collections, especially if students have the opportunity to learn about the current culture of Saudi Arabia prior to listening to this work. ["Those seeking to introduce students to Saudi Arabian culture should consider this title": SLJ 8/15 review of the Dial book.]