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🧑🏫 Liberty & Landmarks: Classroom Guide
For Grades 4–5 | Fiction + U.S. History + Problem Solving
📘 Book Overview
Three kids. One mysterious eagle. An unforgettable quest through America’s greatest landmarks. Perfect for engaging students in history, mystery, and teamwork.
✨ Curriculum Connections
| Subject | Skills & Concepts |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | U.S. Landmarks, Civics, Historical Context |
| English Language Arts | Narrative Structure, Theme Analysis, Character Development |
| STEM | Cryptography, Robotics, Creative Problem-Solving |
🔍 Reading Comprehension & Discussion
Use these prompts after each chapter or landmark reveal:
- What does Liberty represent in both the story and real life?
- How does solving a clue help the characters grow?
- How would you feel if history came to life the way it does in the book?
Encourage journal reflections, small-group debates, or classroom Q&As.
🗝️ Classroom Activities
📜 Mystery Puzzle Builder
- Students design their own coded clues or scavenger hunt using historical facts.
🦅 Landmark Research Challenge
- In pairs, students choose a U.S. monument and create a mini-presentation, mixing facts and fictional mystery elements.
💬 Character Roleplay
- Roleplay interviews with Mateo, Isabella, or Emma. Ask how they solved a clue or what Liberty taught them.
🤖 Build-a-Bot (Inspired by Justice)
- Design a robot that could help students solve a mystery—blueprints, function list, and short pitch.
📣 For Teachers: Why This Book Belongs in the Classroom
- Aligns with cross-disciplinary standards in reading and social studies
- Encourages inquiry-based learning
- Sparks student curiosity in American history
- Supports both reluctant and advanced readers with an accessible, action-packed narrative
America's Landmarks Mystery Quest 
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