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A Ray of Light

Written by Walter Wick

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired...

1st - 3rd
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DKfindout! Engineering

Written by Emily Hunt
Discover the STEM subject of engineering with this children’s book full of photographs and...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! Dinosaurs

Written by Andrea Mills
Discover dynamic dinosaurs with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations...
1st - 4th
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Life: The First Four Billion Years: The Story of Life from the Big Bang to the Evolution of Humans

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life-forms...
5th - 9th
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Bicycles (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Bicycles, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular children's vehicle...
3rd - 7th
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Boomerangs (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Boomerangs, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this flying toy. Vibrant, full-color...
3rd - 7th
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Early Physics Fun: Hula Hoops

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Hula Hoops, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular spinning toy. Vibrant...
3rd - 7th
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Early Physics Fun: Trampolines

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Trampolines, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular backyard toy. Vibrant...
3rd - 7th
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Slides (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Slides, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular piece of playground...
3rd - 7th
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The Science Book [Big Ideas Series]

Written by DK
The Science Book, an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics...
9th - 12th
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Tropical Rain Forest (Soar To Success)

Written by Sayre and April Pully
Butterflies flutter. Snakes slither. Jaguars prowl. Tiny monkeys called marmosets snooze. Welcome to...
K - 2nd
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Earth Day (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Earth Day...

K - 2nd
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The Sun (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)

Written by Melanie Chrismer
Young readers will be thrilled by these fact-filled journeys to outer space, complete with Word...
1st - 3rd
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Watching the Weather (Welcome Books™—Watching Nature)

Written by Edana Eckart
Weather changes from day to day and over the seasons, and there are ways by which weather can be...
K - 2nd
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Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share

Written and Illustrated by Molly Bang

A simple story of our planet's natural resources with jewel-like paintings by Caldecott Honor author...

2nd - 5th
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Our Earth

Written and Illustrated by Anne Rockwell

From frozen polar ice caps to steamy tropical rain forests, the earth is home to all kinds of plants...

Pre-K - 1st
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How to Be an Engineer

Written by Carol Vorderman
Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a...
2nd - 4th
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Good Morning, Pond

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Illustrated by Cynthia Jabar
The leap of a little green frog signals the start of a new day as the creatures of the pond awake...
K - 2nd
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The Life of a Butterfly (Science Library)

Written by Robin Bernard
The Monarch butterfly's amazing life cycle is explored through photographs and clear text.
2nd - 4th
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The Magic School Bus: The Giant Germ

Written by Anne Capeci

The popular Magic School Bus stories are now offered in a chapter book format, loaded with the same...

2nd - 4th
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Save the Rain Forests (Rookie Read-About Science)

Written by Allan Fowler

This book discusses the need to conserve the rain forests because of their wealth of plant and...

K - 2nd
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The STEAM Team

Written by Lisa Burke
This bright and cheery illustrated book breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology...
K - 2nd
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Look I’m a Cook

Written by DK
Look I'm a Cook is bursting with tasty ideas and fun hands-on learning experiences that will get...
Pre-K - 2nd

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