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What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors

Written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld and Illustrated by Ben Boos & A.G. Ford
As they fix up their new house, Herbie and his sister discover how many things that we use every day...
3rd - 7th
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15206

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

Written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Illustrated by Eric Shabazz Larkin
Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. A former basketball star, he's as tall as his truck, and he can...
1st - 4th
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15178

Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11

Written and Illustrated by Brian Floca
A look back at the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. This nonfiction book takes the reader on the eight-day...
Pre-K - 5th
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15184

Parrots Over Puerto Rico

Written by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Long ago, Puerto Rican parrots raised their young, hunted for food, and made nesting holes in the...
2nd - 5th
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15233

100th Day of School

Written by Reagan Miller
The 100th day of school is one of the most celebrated days of the entire school year - next to the...
K - 4th
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15249

¡Olé! Flamenco

Written by George Ancona
This book explores the history of flamenco dancing and how it continues to thrive around the world...
3rd - 6th
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15346

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
The story of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader who fought for the rights of migrant farmworkers...
Pre-K - 5th
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15344

Living Sunlight

Written by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm and Illustrated by Molly Bang
A simple but effective book that lays the groundwork for student understanding of how sunlight is...
Pre-K - 4th
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15357

The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks

Written by Joanna Cole and Illustrated by Bruce Degen
This first book in the Magic School bus series introduces Miss Frizzle and many of the children that...
Pre-K - 5th
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15342

Through My Eyes

Written by Ruby Bridges
The autobiography of Ruby Bridges, who recounts what happened in November of 1960, when she became...
3rd - 7th
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15492

A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams

Written by Jen Bryant
A picture biography of William Carlos Williams, the poet from Paterson, New Jersey. Inspired by the...
2nd - 5th
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15495

The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Greg Couch
A picture biography of Philo Farnsworth, the boy genius who invented television. Building on his...
1st - 4th
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15523

A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Robert Casilla
An introduction to the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt told in words and pictures. Eleanor was a...
1st - 4th
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15527

A Picture Book of Rosa Parks

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Robert Casilla
The story of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat to a white person in Montgomery, Alabama...
1st - 4th
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15540

From Seed to Maple Tree

Written by Laura Purdie Salas and Illustrated by Jeff Yesh
This book takes children through the life cycle of one single organism: a maple tree. Using...
K - 4th
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15524

Mary McLeod Bethune

Written by Eloise Greenfield and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
An illustrated biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of former slaves who wanted nothing...
1st - 5th
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15521

Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Freedom and Equality

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Craig Orback
A biography of Susan B. Anthony who worked with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the struggle to win women...
K - 4th
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15543

What Happens to a Hamburger?

Written by Paul Showers and Illustrated by Edward Miller
This book explains to children what happens to food after it goes in your mouth. lt follows the...
K - 4th
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15616

Today's 12 Hottest NBA Superstars

Written by Tom Robinson
Highlights 12 of the hottest superstars in the National Basketball Association. Each spread contains...
3rd - 6th
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15679

Coding, Bugs, and Fixes: Kids Get Coding

Written by Heather Lyons and Elizabeth Tweedale
This book from the Kids Get Coding series shows kids how to get started and learn from mistakes...
3rd - 9th
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15681

Star Wars Coding Projects

Written by Jon Woodcock and Illustrated by Jon Hall
Favorite characters from the Star Wars movies guide you through creating your own code using Scratch...
3rd - 7th
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15841

Starfish

Written by Deborah Coldiron
Provides a simple introduction to the appearance, growth, habits, and behavior of starfish.
2nd - 5th
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15926

Brain Games (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Swanson
QUICK: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here’s a hint: It’s...
3rd - 7th
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15916

Eat Your Vegetables! Drink Your Milk!

Written by Alvin Silverstein
Describes the components of a healthful diet and explains why eating these foods is important for...
3rd - 6th

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