Sparkwood Press
Igniting curiosity through books and classroom resources
Thoughtfully designed nonfiction books and ELA resources for upper elementary classrooms—created by an experienced teacher.
Books by Sparkwood Press
Big ideas start with a spark.
Curiosity-driven nonfiction and narrative titles designed to engage upper elementary readers.
Spark Series
Big questions. Pivotal moments. Powerful ideas.
Explores the events, people, and ideas that sparked change in history, science, and society.
Legends of the Wild
True stories from the animal world.
Narrative nonfiction that highlights remarkable animals, conservation, and survival in the wild.
Why Educators Trust Sparkwood Press
Created by a classroom teacher
✔ Standards-aligned
✔ Classroom-tested
✔ Designed for real instructional time
✔ Built to spark discussion, writing, and critical thinking
Classroom Collection for Upper Elementary
Standards-aligned, classroom-tested novel studies for upper elementary readers.
Novel Studies
Clear, student-friendly charts that support reading, writing, and grammar instruction.
ELA Anchor Charts
Engaging writing tools designed to build confidence, structure, and voice.
Writing Resources
Free Resources for Teachers
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Sparkwood Press creates books and resources that help students ask better questions, think critically, and discover the moments that changed the world.
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