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Dear Vampire

Written by Nancy Kelly Allen and Illustrated by John Babcock

Discover that although vampires are often overlooked, they are always nearby! From kissing bugs to...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Metamorphosis of Medicine (STEM Careers)

Written by Sharon Coan

Explore the history of medicine and discover some of the inspiring career opportunities in this...

5th - 8th
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Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World: (Books For Curious Kids)

Written by Riddleland
This book covers fascinating origin stories of 60 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered.
3rd - 8th
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Windmills (How It Works)

Written by Charlotte Hunter
How do windmills harness wind power to create electricity? Engineering makes it possible!
1st - 3rd
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Sydney & Simon: Go Green!

Written by Paul A. Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Last we saw them, Sydney & Simon used science, technology, engineering, arts, and math skills to...

1st - 4th
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Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!

Written by Deborah Lee Rose

Children love Emperor penguins―they’re so waddly and their chicks are so fluffy. In Penguins Ready...

Pre-K - 3rd
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STEM Careers from A – Z

Written and Illustrated by Peyton Hoffman

STEM Careers from A to Z introduces young girls to and piques their curiosity in various unique...

3rd - 5th
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The Internet (Inventions that Changed the World)

Written by Sara Green

The Internet has changed the way more than half the worldÕs population communicates and accesses...

3rd - 7th
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Virtual Reality Gaming (Ready, Set, Game!)

Written by Betsy Rathburn

Time to step into a new world! When you strap on a virtual reality headset, it will feel like you...

4th - 6th
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Medical Robots (World of Robots)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

No surgeon can boast the steady hands of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting...

3rd - 8th
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Computer Programmer (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Computer programmers code new apps, games, and more! This low-level title explores the jobs of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Climate Scientist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Botanist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Botanists are scientists who study plants. They look at how plants grow best and how people can use...

K - 2nd
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Astronomer (Careers in Stem: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track...

K - 2nd
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Architect (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Architects design houses, bridges, and more. They make buildings beautiful and safe! But what...

K - 2nd
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Little Kids First Big Book of Science (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kathleen Zoehfeld

Make sure kids' first experience of the wonders of science is a thrilling eye-opener with this fun...

Pre-K - 1st
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Plant the Tiny Seed

Written and Illustrated by Christie Matheson

How do you make a garden grow? In this book you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Nature Did It First: Engineering Through Biomimicry

Written by Karen Ansberry and Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio
Nature does it best...and did it first! Explore the ways we have looked to nature for brilliant new designs and innovations to solve our own conundrums. Each example in nature is paired with a fun, rhyming description, an example of how it has been used by us, and a question to the reader―"what other problems can be solved?"
K - 5th
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Quest to Digest

Written by Mary Corcoran
A playful picture book that introduces STEAM readers to the science of the human digestive system...
3rd - 5th
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Basher Science: Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Book!

Written by Simon Basher and Dan Green and Illustrated by Simon Basher
Basher Science: Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Book! is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our...
4th - 7th
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Feel the Force

Written by Tom Adams and Illustrated by Thomas Flintham
Readers will explore how things move, friction, gravity, light, sound, magnetism, and electricity...
3rd - 5th
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If You Lived Here

Written and Illustrated by Giles LaRoche
This book explores typical houses from different time periods and different countries around the...
1st - 4th
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Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes

An informational text with colorful pictures and fun facts about a variety of animals. It can be...

Pre-K - 3rd

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