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Print a set of illustrations and send the kids on a word hunt around the neighourhood, spotting words on shop signs, billboards, and news headlines. Fold the page to show just the illustration and play charades. Pack a handful of illustrations for the road trip and make it a game: who can use the word \u003cem\u003edemocracy\u003c\/em\u003e in a sentence before you reach the next state? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrounded in the vocabulary research of Dr. Susan Neuman, former U.S. Undersecretary of Education. Characters and illustration style created by Craig Kellman (Madagascar). 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