Sparkwood Press

Igniting curiosity through books and classroom resources

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Thoughtfully designed nonfiction books and ELA resources for upper elementary classrooms—created by an experienced teacher.

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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.

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Legends of the Wild

True stories from the animal world.

Narrative nonfiction that highlights remarkable animals, conservation, and survival in the wild.

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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

Novel Studies

Clear, student-friendly charts that support reading, writing, and grammar instruction.

ELA Anchor Charts

ELA. Anchor Charts

Engaging writing tools designed to build confidence, structure, and voice.

Writing Resources

Writing Resources

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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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