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What do you do on the 100th day of school? Follow along to see what many classrooms do to celebrate. Pairs with the story Our Class Counts to 100.

Taking over a rowdy gym class right before winter vacation is not something James Naismith wants to do at all. The last two teachers of this class quit in frustration. The students—a bunch of energetic young men—are bored with all the regular games and activities. Naismith needs something new, exciting, and fast to keep the class happy—or someone's going to get hurt. Saving this class is going to take a genius. Discover the true story of how Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The first day of school is very exciting with so many new things to do.

School libraries are the hub for learning, community, and creating. Kid-friendly text highlights all the things a library can be.

What does it mean to be a good citizen at school? Young listeners will learn what it looks like to be a part of a school community.

Going to school looks a lot different now than it did in the past. Listeners learn what being a student used to look like, and the engaging text helps them compare it to today.

The first day of school is all about meeting new people and learning new routines. Listeners preparing to start a new school year will enjoy this look at what to expect on Day One.

There are many ways to celebrate 100 days of school. With text depicting 100th Day activities and questions to engage learners, this book is a perfect complement to this important milestone.

Recess is many kids' favorite part of the school day. Kid-friendly information on safety and expected behavior make this book perfect for young learners.

How to make friends is one of the most daunting parts of school for young students. With strategies for meeting new people, and kid-friendly reflection questions, this book is an excellent choice for beginning learners.

Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. A glimpse at the early life of Israel's first female prime minister, who was born in Russia and grew up in Milwaukee, this story is based on a true episode in the early life of Golda Meir.

From bus rides to reading and math to recess and field trips, simple language offers young learners a look at what happens throughout the school year. See a diverse range of kids taking part in morning meeting, visiting the library, going to lunch, playing in the playground, and much more. Perfect for preschoolers preparing to start school as well as early elementary students getting ready to begin a new year!