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Ms. Grube from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Fun Science Books

Help me give my students science books for the classroom to learn about living things.

  • $424 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The requested items will provide hands-on, engaging learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles. The books will enhance student participation, deepen comprehension, and create a more interactive learning environment. By integrating these resources, students will develop critical thinking skills, collaboration, and creativity.

My goals is to create an inclusive and dynamic learning space where students can explore, experiment, and actively engage with their education.

This project aims to bridge gaps in resources, foster a love for learning, and empower students with the tools they need to succeed academically and personally.

My students are resilient, curious, and eager to learn despite facing various challenges. They bring diverse perspectives, creativity, and a strong sense of community to the classroom. Their determination to grow and succeed, even in the face of adversity, makes them truly inspiring.

Ms. Grube PS 123 Mahalia Jackson Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Animals Up Close Photo Books • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.50 1 $79.50
Soil Science: Discover Pictures and Facts About Soil Science For Kids! A Children's Science Book • Amazon Business $28.74 1 $28.74
Cat or Tiger (Wild World: Pets and Wild Animals) • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Big Cats: Revised Edition • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
FOSS Third Edition Insects and Plants Science Resources Book - Grades 1-2 - Kids • School Specialty $13.00 1 $13.00
Next Time You See a Firefly • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Elephants Come Home: A True Story of Seven Elephants, Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Life Cycles (Science Readers: Content and Literacy) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Snakes!: Strange and Wonderful • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Hello, World! Kids' Guides: Exploring Insects • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
The Buzzy Bee Book for Kids: Storybook, Bee Facts, and Activities! (Let's Learn About Bugs and Animals) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Dr. Seuss Discovers: The Human Body • Amazon Business $8.86 1 $8.86
National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Board Book African Animals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Wolves (Smithsonian-science) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
African Animals (Who Am I?) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Feel the Wind (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Spiders (New & Updated Edition) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Big Tracks, Little Tracks: Following Animal Prints (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Sharks • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Crocodiles & Alligators • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Why Do Leaves Change Color? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Be a Friend to Trees (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, Stage 2) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
In the Rainforest (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $5.59 1 $5.59
Honey in a Hive (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$307.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.23

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.47

Total project goal

$423.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $423.15

4 Donors

-$328.76

Donations toward project cost

-$279.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.31

match offer

-$94.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.16

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