These three narrative middle grade fiction reads are well-researched and do a great job of instilling empathy in readers. Pairing them with middle grade nonfiction titles provides great STEM learning opportunities for science and ELA classrooms.
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I'm Nancy Castaldo, a curious author trying to make a difference one book at a time. Thanks for visiting my blog where you'll find curated book selections, musings on the environment, ways to engage students in STEM, and cool things about wildlife. I also have a passion for photography, so you'll find some photos too.
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