A Little Princess
The tale contrasts luxury and hardship as Sara proves that dignity and generosity can bloom even in an attic room.
Classic Literature for Grades 3–5
Browse classic literature curated for grades 3–5 readers.
Aesop’s Fables — Week 1: Consequences & Responsibility
Aesop’s Fables for Grades 3–5. Theme: Consequences & Responsibility. Includes: The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf; The Dog and the Shadow; The Hen and the Golden…
Aesop’s Fables — Week 2: Honesty, Trust & Deception
Aesop’s Fables for Grades 3–5. Theme: Honesty, Trust & Deception. Includes: The Man and the Lion; The Wolf and the Sheep; The Wolves and the Sheep; The Ass and…
Aesop’s Fables — Week 3: Power, Leadership & Justice
Aesop’s Fables for Grades 3–5. Theme: Power, Leadership & Justice. Includes: The Kingdom of the Lion; The Sick Lion; The Lion and the Shepherd; The Lion in Lov…
Aesop’s Fables — Week 4: Friendship, Cooperation & Community
Aesop’s Fables for Grades 3–5. Theme: Friendship, Cooperation & Community. Includes: The Ant and the Dove; The Dove and the Crow; The Bee and Jupiter; The Mous…
Aesop’s Fables — Week 5: Wisdom, Pride & Humility
Aesop’s Fables for Grades 3–5. Theme: Wisdom, Pride & Humility. Includes: The Ox and the Frog; The Wild Ass and the Lion; The Ass Carrying the Image; The Playf…
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
The story drops a curious girl into Wonderland where logic bends, animals argue, and every encounter tests her nerve and imagination.
Around the World in 80 Days
A fast-paced travel adventure that shows how perseverance and calm thinking can help you handle big challenges.
Explorers, Waterways, and the Fur Trade
This RTW title connects New York’s rivers and lakes to exploration, trade, Native diplomacy, European rivalry, and the fur trade economy.
Freedom and Change in New York
This RTW title explores freedom, rights, reform, and social change in New York, helping students connect historical debates to people, laws, and movements.
Grimm’s Fairy Tales — Week 1: Most-Recognized Classics I
Grimm’s Fairy Tales for Grades 3–5. Theme: Most-Recognized Classics I. Includes: Cinderella; Little Red Cap; Hansel and Gretel; Rapunzel; Briar Rose.
Grimm’s Fairy Tales — Week 2: Most-Recognized Classics II
Grimm’s Fairy Tales for Grades 3–5. Theme: Most-Recognized Classics II. Includes: The Frog Prince; Little Snow White; Rumpelstiltskin; Mother Holle; The Goose-…
Grimm’s Fairy Tales — Week 3: Clever Heroes, Tests, and Tricks
Grimm’s Fairy Tales for Grades 3–5. Theme: Clever Heroes, Tests, and Tricks. Includes: The Valiant Little Tailor; The Golden Goose; Dummling and the Three Feat…
Grimm’s Fairy Tales — Week 4: Siblings, Curses, and Transformations
Grimm’s Fairy Tales for Grades 3–5. Theme: Siblings, Curses, and Transformations. Includes: The Little Brother and Sister; The Six Swans; Snow-White and Rose-R…
Grimm’s Fairy Tales — Week 5: Mini-Heroes and Big Quests
Grimm’s Fairy Tales for Grades 3–5. Theme: Mini-Heroes and Big Quests. Includes: Thumbling; The Travels of Tom Thumb; Faithful John; The Water of Life; Catheri…
Haudenosaunee and Algonquian Peoples
This RTW title introduces students to Haudenosaunee and Algonquian peoples, including community life, geography, governance, trade, culture, and the continuing…
Heidi
Sunlit meadows, mountain storms, and heartfelt friendships show how belonging and nature help Heidi and others heal.
Immigration, Industry, Labor, and Modern New York
This RTW title follows immigration, factory work, city life, labor organizing, and reform in New York, connecting personal stories to larger economic and socia…
Journey to the Center of the Earth
A thrilling underground adventure that mixes discovery with survival and teamwork.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
A legendary collection of quests and battles that highlights courage, loyalty, and fair leadership.
New Amsterdam Becomes New York
This RTW title traces Dutch New Amsterdam, English takeover, colonial New York, trade, diversity, and the changing rules that shaped the colony.
New York in the French and Indian War
This RTW title helps students understand New York as a strategic battleground where forts, alliances, waterways, and imperial conflict shaped the French and In…
New York Regions and Geography
This RTW title uses maps and source evidence to help students understand New York’s physical features, political geography, regions, waterways, cities, and cha…
New York State Government
This RTW title explains New York State government through branches, laws, citizenship, representation, local/state responsibilities, and civic participation.
Peter Pan
The story celebrates imagination while asking what is gained or lost when you refuse to grow older.
Pollyanna
A hopeful girl shows how kindness and perspective can brighten a whole community, even when circumstances turn difficult.
Revolutionary New York
This RTW title examines New York during the American Revolution through battles, occupation, espionage, divided loyalties, and the state’s strategic importance.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
This story is full of quick adventures and strong lessons about honesty, self-control, and learning from mistakes.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
River adventures and childhood pranks gradually teach Tom about responsibility and bravery when danger strikes.
The Erie Canal and Westward Movement
This RTW title explains how the Erie Canal transformed New York’s economy, settlement, trade routes, engineering ambitions, and movement westward.
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
A set of thoughtful fairy-tale stories about compassion, generosity, and what it means to be truly good.
The Jungle Book
Tales of courage, cunning, and community blend animal fables with the question of how to live among different worlds.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
Action-packed legend stories that focus on teamwork, courage, and standing up for what is fair.
The Princess and the Goblin
A suspenseful fantasy adventure about courage, friendship, and trusting what is true even when you can’t explain it.
The Railway Children
Steam, station platforms, and country rambles frame a story of loyalty and hope as the children work to clear their father's name.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
A fun adventure story that celebrates empathy, problem solving, and caring for others.
The Wind in the Willows
This gentle adventure celebrates friendship, home, and the pull of the open road among talking woodland neighbors.
Treasure Island
Storms, stockades, and shifting loyalties force Jim to decide whom to trust as everyone races for the buried fortune.