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A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Yazdani

In 1858, New York City was growing so fast that new roads and tall buildings threatened to swallow...

2nd - 5th
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Annie’s Allergies: A story about allergy education and awareness

Written by Amy Krieger

Annie’s Allergies is a rhyming children's picture story book with bright illustrations, relatable...

Pre-K - 5th
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Remarkable Women: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Women! (Oh No They Didn't)

Written by Eric Huang and Illustrated by Sam Caldwell

Remarkable women have been at the forefront of history. They’ve changed the world and are leading...

2nd - 4th
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Nature: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About the Natural World! (Oh No They Aren't)

Written by Eric Huang and Illustrated by Sam Caldwell

The world around us is full of life—and not just in nature reserves and national parks. There are...

2nd - 4th
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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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White House ABC: A Presidential Alphabet

Written by John Hutton

This whimsical illustrated alphabet features the names of the presidents and words associated with...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The White House Easter Egg Roll

Written by Cindy Lea Arbelbide

A history of the easter egg roll celebration at the White House, from 1876 to 2001. Written as a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Gingerbread White House: A Pop-up Book

Written by Chuck Fischer, Roland Mesnier, & Mark Ramsdell

The holiday season at the White House is a magical time of year. The house is beautifully decorated...

Pre-K - 6th
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Rocco Keeps the Beat! Music at the White House

Written by Rocco Smirne

Rocco is back! With his children's fourth book about the White House and its history, Rocco takes us...

K - 3rd
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The Tortilla Factory

Written by Gary Paulsen and Illustrated by Ruth Paulsen

Author Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life – from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Eating Fractions

Written by Bruce McMillan

Food is cut into halves, quarters, and thirds to illustrate how parts make a whole. Simple recipes...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Corn Is Maize: The Gift of the Indians

Written and Illustrated by Aliki

In this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 book, award-winning author-illustrator Aliki tells the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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First Ladies Make History

Written by Anita McBride & Giovanna McBride and Illustrated by John Hutton

Who are the first ladies of the United States and what do they do? The authors, a mother-daughter...

K - 4th
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Creaturepedia: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth

Written by Adrienne Barman

Meet the animal kingdom's greatest talents in this illustrated encyclopedia of curious creatures!

Dra...

K - 3rd
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Presidents (OH NO THEY DIDN’T)

Written by Eric Huang and Illustrated by Sam Caldwell

Do you know everything there is to know about the Presidents of the United States? OH NO YOU DON'T!

T...

2nd - 4th
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Leaders in the Community

Written by Salima Alikhan

Mayors, coaches, and principals are just some of the essential community leaders students will learn...

1st - 3rd
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The World in My Neighborhood

Written by Dona Herweck Rice

What makes a neighborhood? How can people improve their neighborhoods? 

Students will answer these...

K - 2nd
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A Stroll Through the Seasons

Written by Kay Barnham and Illustrated by Maddie Frost

Discover the seasons, from bright spring blossoms to sparkling winter snow, and everything in...

K - 3rd
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What's the Weather?

Written and Illustrated by Shelley Rotner

Photos of puffy clouds, dramatic storms, and rainbows alternate with buoyant portraits of a diverse...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Celebrate Kwanzaa: Holidays Around the World (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Carolyn B. Otto

Celebrate Kwanzaa continues the spectacular Holidays Around the World series by focusing on this...

1st - 3rd
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Amazing Africa: A to Z

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Monica Habia and Illustrated by Reyhana Ismail

Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few new words in Swahili and Twi...

2nd - 5th
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They Hold the Line: Wildfires, Wildlands, and the Firefighters Who Brave Them

Written by Dan Paley and Illustrated by Molly Mendoza

A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp...

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A Kid's Guide to Arab American History: More Than 50 Activities (A Kid's Guide series)

Written by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Illustrated by Maha Addasi

Many Americans, educators included, mistakenly believe all Arabs share the same culture, language...

2nd - 5th

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