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PTA STEM Collection

Explore PTA's RIF STEM collection featuring a selection of books that help students understand science, technology, engineering and math content through the power of story.

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What If You Had Animal Teeth?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
If you could have any animal's front teeth, whose would you choose? What If You Had Animal Teeth...
Pre-K - 3rd
20381

What If You Had An Animal Nose?

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Howard McWilliam
What if you woke up one morning and your nose wasn't yours? From the elephant's long trunk to a...
Pre-K - 3rd
19896

Mummy Math

Written by Cindy Neuschwander
The Zills family is summoned to Egypt to help find the hidden burial chamber of an ancient pharaoh...
2nd - 3rd

Bats (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Elizabeth Carney
In words and beautiful photographs, this books offers a glimpse into the world of bats. Find out the...
K - 3rd
17417

Pandas (National Geographic Kids)

Written by National Geographic Kids (Anne Schreiber) and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
The whole world loves panda bears. Everyone loves to watch them play, climb, cuddle, and chew. But...
K - 3rd
17924

Who Would Win?: Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor

Written by Jerry Pallotta
Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and...
2nd - 4th
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Who Would Win? Lobster vs. Crab

Written by Jerry Pallotta
Facts and photos provide a contrast between a lobster and a crab, comparing sizes, claws, other...
3rd - 5th
17739

Shark Lady: True Adventures of Eugenie Clark

Written by Ann McGovern and Illustrated by Ruth Chew
An introduction to the life and career of the ichthyologist, Eugenie Clark, whose interest in fish...
2nd - 5th
18006

Five True Stories: Five True Dog Stories

Written by Margaret Davidson
Fascinating—and true—stories of real dogs, including Dox, the world's greatest canine detective, and...
2nd - 4th
20064

Volcanoes

Written by Seymour Simon
Explains, in simple terms, the many characteristics of volcanoes and spotlights some spectacular...
5th - 7th
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Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow (Our World, Our Home)

Written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jill Dubin
Kids can explore the chilly Arctic in this fun, fact‑filled picture book! Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow uses beautiful artwork to help young readers learn about the animals, plants, and icy environment that make up this amazing ecosystem.
Pre-K - 1st
18030

On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through Time

Written by Susan E. Goodman and Illustrated by Lee Christiansen
See buildings soar and traffic zoom, a kaleidoscope of color and movement. Now turn the page and...
3rd - 5th
18254

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Written by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen
The field trip to the planetarium is foiled when the museum turns out to be closed, but Ms. Frizzle...
Pre-K - 3rd
17122

The Magic School Bus Inside The Earth

Written by Joanna Cole
Rock collecting has never been quite like this! When the class forgets to do its homework, a...
Pre-K - 3rd
20349

Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Anna Raff

Machines make work easier— helping break things apart, lift heavy objects, and change the power and...

Pre-K - 3rd
17113

Amazing Magnetism

Written by Rebecca Carmi
When Ms. Frizzle has the crazy idea of challenging Mr. Order's class to a science contest involving...
2nd - 3rd
18014

Weather and Climate (Smart Words Science Reader)

Written by Christine A. Caputo
Full of information and photographs, this series includes special features like highlighted...
2nd - 4th
18051

Life in the Rain Forest (Smart Words Science Reader)

Written by Christine A. Caputo
Full of information and photographs, this series includes special features like highlighted...
2nd - 4th
15144

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon
A boy in a drought-ravaged village in Africa wonders how things work. Teaching himself English from old science books, he builds a windmill for his village. A true story of perseverance, patience, and innovation.
1st - 3rd
17949

How Much Is a Million?

Written by David M. Schwartz
A fun and accessible way to make the concepts of a million, a billion, and a trillion not quite so...
2nd - 4th