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Mr. Alaniz from Penitas, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Wonder of Science Books

Help me give my students endless amounts of knowledge about the world around them

  • 1 donor
  • $210 goal

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Mr. Alaniz has another project! Donate to Bringing Lessons to Life: With an Apple Pencil to help his classroom.

$190 - complete this project and be a hero

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

I'm seeking donations for science books to inspire and educate my students. Many of them struggle with reading, so books with engaging pictures and accessible text will help them build their reading skills while discovering the wonders of the world. These books will teach them about animals, the human body, space, and so much more, making science come alive in ways that traditional textbooks cannot. A well-stocked classroom library will spark curiosity, improve literacy, and give my students the resources they need to succeed. Your donation will make a real difference. Help me bring the joy of science to my students!

Mr. Alaniz Dr Javier Saenz Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Penitas, TX View local requests

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

110 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DK Smithsonian Knowledge Encyclopedia - Knowledge Encyclopedia Animal! - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $21.89 1 $21.89
Knowledge Encyclopedia: Human Body (Knowledge Encyclopedia For Children) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Knowledge Encyclopedia Planet Earth!: Our Exciting World As You've Never Seen It Before (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $17.26 1 $17.26
Knowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur!: Over 60 Prehistoric Creatures as You've Never Seen Them Before (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $17.08 1 $17.08
The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500 Amazing Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $7.88 2 $15.76
Knowledge Encyclopedia Space!: The Universe as You've Never Seen it Before (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $15.54 1 $15.54
Knowledge Encyclopedia Human Body! (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $14.26 1 $14.26
Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Science of Strength Training: Understand the anatomy and physiology to transform your body (DK Science of) • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26

Materials cost

$146.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.49

Total project goal

$209.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $209.91

1 Donor

-$209.91

Donations toward project cost

-$178.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.49

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