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May 9 reading ideas
Finding reading ideas for this date…
Finding reading ideas for this date…
Explore Franklin’s political cartoon and J. M. Barrie’s storytelling. Select the year to find Mother’s Day or World Migratory Bird Day.
On this date in history · 1754
Benjamin Franklin’s “Join, or Die” cartoon was first printed on May 9, 1754.
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Benjamin Franklin’s “Join, or Die” cartoon was first printed on May 9, 1754.
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J. M. Barrie was born on May 9, 1860. J. M. Barrie and the Magic of Play connects his experiences and imagination with his writing.
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Open collectionJ. M. Barrie was born on May 9, 1860. J. M. Barrie and the Magic of Play connects his experiences and imagination with his writing.
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For the U.S. May observance, read about migrating birds and the wetland habitats where they rest and feed. Identify details that explain why protected stopover places matter.
For the U.S. May observance, read about migrating birds and the wetland habitats where they rest and feed. Identify details that explain why protected stopover places matter.
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Explore plants, wildlife, and changing weather throughout spring.
Open collectionRead stories about care, family, and ways to show appreciation.
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Read Piecing Together "Join, or Die". Describe what the separate pieces of the snake represent. Explain how the image supports its call for unity.
