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May 9 reading ideas
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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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U.S. Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Explore family stories and the observance’s history, with the option to discuss a trusted caregiver or a fictional family.
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Open collectionU.S. Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Explore family stories and the observance’s history, with the option to discuss a trusted caregiver or a fictional family.
Read passageU.S. Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Explore family stories and the observance’s history, with the option to discuss a trusted caregiver or a fictional family.
Read passageU.S. Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. Explore family stories and the observance’s history, with the option to discuss a trusted caregiver or a fictional family.
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Explore plants, wildlife, and changing weather throughout spring.
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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.
