In Bud Not Buddy, a ten-year old boy faces a frightening future when his mother dies during the Great Depression. Funny, touching, frightening, sad, and hopeful, Bud's quest to find his father takes him through history using his "rules and things."

Studying The Great Depression through award-winning historical fiction picture books builds mastery skills, interest, and the joy of learning into your classroom.  Included in this collection are these award-winning books:

Wingwalker,
Leah's Pony,
Rudy Rides the Rails, and 
Newbery Medalist, Bud Not Buddy puts unforgettable faces on history.

Students will enthusiastically interact and problem solve as they build valuable understanding of The Great Depression and basic skills. The units include:
prereading discussion cards,
eaders' theater script,
map study,
crossword puzzles,
chapter questions,
multiple choice comprehension,
research,
logic puzzles,
math,
history, and
answer keys.