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Mrs. Wilson from Lynnwood, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brilliant Blastoff Books for Budding Bookworms

Help me give my students needed nonfiction books for their vast interest and school projects.

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Our school library's nonfiction section is in need of a serious refresh. Many of our current resources are outdated, making it difficult for students to find engaging and relevant information for their research projects and personal interests. We strive to foster a love of reading and learning in all of our students, but our limited collection of current nonfiction titles hinders our ability to fully support their curiosity and academic growth. By providing access to high-quality, engaging nonfiction books, we can empower our students to become informed, critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

The Blastoff Books series offers a fantastic solution to this problem.

These books are visually stunning, packed with fascinating facts, and written in a way that appeals to a wide range of reading levels, making them perfect for supporting students across multiple grade levels. The engaging topics covered in the series span various subjects, including science, history, nature, and technology, ensuring that there's something to capture the interest of every student. These books will not only support classroom learning but also encourage independent exploration and a genuine love of reading.

Funding this project through DonorsChoose will directly impact the learning experiences of countless students. By adding the Blastoff Books series to our library collection, we will provide access to current, high-interest nonfiction resources that will ignite their curiosity and support their academic success. These books will become invaluable tools for research projects, classroom learning, and independent reading, fostering a love of learning that will extend far beyond the classroom walls. We believe that every student deserves access to engaging and informative resources, and with your support, we can make this a reality.

Mrs. Wilson Lynnwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Lynnwood, WA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hockey (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Morocco (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Roller Coasters (How It Works: Blastoff Readers, Level 3) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
El Salvador (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Computer Programmer (Blastoff Readers: Careers in Stem, Level 3) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Afghanistan (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Haiti (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Sun, The (Blastoff! Missions: Journey into Space) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Soccer (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Israel (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Spain (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) (Blastoff Readers. Level 5) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Greece (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Zebras (Blastoff! Readers: Animal Safari) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
New Zealand (Blastoff Readers. Level 5) (Exploring Countries) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Ostriches (Blastoff! Readers: Animal Safari) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Baby Dogs (Blastoff Readers: Super Cute!) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Baby Penguins (Blastoff Readers: Super Cute!) (Blastoff! Readers Level 1: Super Cute!) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Baby Sloths (Blastoff Readers: Super Cute!) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Baby Ducks (Blastoff Readers: Super Cute!) (Blastoff Readers: Level 1, Super Cute) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Football (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Juneteenth (Celebrating Holidays: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $26.07 1 $26.07
Alligator or Crocodile? (Spotting Differences: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Lemurs (Blastoff! Readers: Animal Safari) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Cheerleading (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Hedgehogs (Blastoff! Readers: Animal Safari) (Blastoff Readers. Level 1) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Caring for Your Cat (Blastoff! Readers: Pet Care Library) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Kangaroos (Blastoff! Readers: Animal Safari) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Baseball (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Basketball (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Gymnastics (Let's Play Sports!: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Botanist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3) • Amazon Business $25.57 1 $25.57
Baby Deer (Blastoff Readers: Super Cute!) • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
Pilots (Community Helpers: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $23.57 1 $23.57
France (Paperback) (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) (Exploring Countries: Blastoff Readers, Level 5) • Amazon Business $8.11 1 $8.11
Red Foxes (Blastoff! Readers: North American Animals) (North American Animals: Blastoff Readers, Level 3) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
India (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) (Exploring Countries: Blastoff! Readers, Level 5) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Statue of Liberty, The (Symbols of American Freedom: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Earthquakes (Natural Disasters: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3) (Blastoff! Readers, Level 3: Natural Disasters) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ice Storms (Blastoff! Readers: Extreme Weather) (Extreme Weather: Blastoff Readers, Level 4) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Life on a Mountain (Blastoff! Readers: Biomes Alive!) (Biomes Alive! Blastoff! Readers, Level 3) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Liberty Bell, The (Blastoff! Readers Level 1: Symbols of American Freedom) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
White House, The (Blastoff! Readers Level 1: Symbols of American Freedom) • Amazon Business $7.31 1 $7.31
Easter (Celebrating Holidays: Blastoff! Readers, Level 2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Droughts (Blastoff! Readers: Extreme Weather) (Blastoff! Readers, Level 4: Extreme Weather) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Tractors (Paperback)(Blastoff! Readers: Mighty Machines) (Mighty Machines: Blastoff Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Baby Bears (Too Cute!; Blastoff! Beginners) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Snow (Weather Forecast: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Tornadoes (Blastoff! Readers: Extreme Weather) (Blastoff! Readers, Level 4: Extreme Weather) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$985.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $86.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,116.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.10

Total project goal

$1,313.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,313.99

5 Donors

-$1,080.82

Donations toward project cost

-$941.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.87

Matching donations from our partners

-$205.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$174.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.87

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.36

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