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El propósito de Estrella: Una misión militar (Star's Purpose: A Military Mission)

Written by Krista Betcher (Author) & Gabriella Aldeman (Translator) and Illustrated by Brian Schmidt
Justo antes de partir hacia su misión, el papá de Alice le cuenta una historia especial sobre una estrella mágica. Star y sus amigas adoraban brillar en el cielo nocturno, pero deseaban poder ayudar a las personas en todo momento.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Star's Purpose: A Military Mission

Written by Krista Betcher and Illustrated by Brian Schmidt
Right before Alice’s dad leaves for his deployment, he tells her a special story about a magical star. Star and her friends loved shining in the night sky, but they wished they could help people all the time.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Meika Hashimoto (Adapter) and Illustrated by Giovanni Abeille
Four orphaned siblings discover an abandoned boxcar in the woods and turn it into a home, beginning an adventure filled with teamwork, courage, and family.
2nd - 5th
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Partner Poems & Word Ladders for Building Foundational Literacy Skills (Grades K-2)

Written by David L. Harrison, Timothy V. Rasinski, & Mary Jo Fresch
Young learners are naturally motivated when they read a humorous short poem or story with a partner. When this shared reading is followed by skill‑building word ladders that reinforce phonics and vocabulary, along with an engaging mini‑lesson in reading, writing, or word study, teachers gain a comprehensive and strategic approach to early literacy instruction.
K - 2nd
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Partner Poems & Word Ladders for Building Foundational Literacy Skills (Grades 1–3)

Written by David L. Harrison, Timothy V. Rasinski, & Mary Jo Fresch
Motivate young readers to build fluency with short, humorous partner poems designed for shared reading. Each poem is followed by a skill‑building word ladder that reinforces phonics and vocabulary, along with an engaging mini‑lesson in reading, writing, or word study.
1st - 3rd
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The Megabook of Vocabulary: Strategies to Boost Word Learning for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Written by Dr. Timothy V. Raskinski, Melissa Cheesman Smith, & Savannah Campbell

This comprehensive resource offers a wealth of engaging, easy‑to‑implement strategies for building...

K - 8th
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The Megabook of Fluency, 2nd Edition: Strategies and Texts to Engage All Readers

Written by Dr. Timothy V. Rasinski & Melissa Cheesman Smith

Fluency serves as the critical bridge between accurate word recognition and deep comprehension. When...

K - 8th
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How to Catch a Dinosaur

Written by Adam Wallace and Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
A group of clever kids sets out to catch a dinosaur and prove that these prehistoric creatures are still around.
K - 3rd
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Owls (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh
Discover the world of owls and learn how these fascinating birds live, hunt, raise their young, and protect themselves.
Pre-K - 1st
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Little Acorn

Little Acorn

Written by Melanie Joyce and Illustrated by Gina Maldonado
Follow a little acorn as it grows and changes through the seasons, eventually becoming a mighty oak tree.
Pre-K - 1st
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OOPS! i ate you

OOPS! I Just Ate You.

Written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson and Illustrated by Joaquín Camp
A lonely zombie sets out to make some friends, but there’s one big problem... he accidentally keeps eating everyone he meets!
K - 2nd
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Old Lady Turkey

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey

Written by Lucille Colandro and Illustrated by Jared Lee
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the quirky Old Lady as she swallows a surprising collection of holiday items in this silly, rhyming adventure.
Pre-K - 1st
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Pesky Roots

Pesky Roots

Written by Jackie Garcia-Morales
When Izzy moves to a new school, she begins questioning what makes her unique and what her Puerto Rican identity means to her.
6th - 8th
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Sidewalk Flowers

Written by JonArno Lawson and Illustrated by Sydney Smith
A child notices wildflowers growing through the city sidewalks and transforms them into small gifts of kindness.
Pre-K - 2nd
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We Go Slow

Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Illustrated by Aaron Becker
A child and caregiver take their time exploring their neighborhood, discovering the beauty and joy found in slowing down and paying attention.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Written by Megan Clendenan and Illustrated by Brittany Cicchese
Discover how the Svalbard Global Seed Vault protects seeds from around the world to help safeguard our food supply for the future.
K - 3rd
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Reaching Across the Sky: A Celebration of Bridges

Written and Illustrated by Christy Hale
Explore more than 100 bridges from around the world and discover how engineering connects people, places, and communities.
K - 5th
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Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera

Written by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Follow one worker honeybee from her emergence in the hive to her first flight in search of flowers.
1st - 4th
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Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Written by Marcy Campbell and Illustrated by Corinna Luyken
Chloe is determined to prove that Adrian does not own a horse until she begins to see her classmate and his imagination from a different perspective.
Pre-K - K
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Something, Someday

Written by Amanda Gorman and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
A hopeful story about how one small action can inspire others and grow into meaningful change.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Flora and the Jazzers

Written and Illustrated by Astrid Sheckels
Flora, a hardworking ferret with a love of music, dreams of attending a concert and discovers that her own voice may help make that dream come true.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Letter Poems to Friends

Written by Joyce Sidman and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Explore the surprising connections between big and small things in nature through playful, poetic letters.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Nuts About Nuts

Written and Illustrated by Bia Melo
Count along as a nut-loving squirrel gathers more and more for a secret stash, and discovers that sharing can be even more fun.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Hometown

Written and Illustrated by Shaun Tan
A girl begins to question where she belongs when a visitor from outer space tells her she looks more like him than the family and community she loves.
5th - 9th

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