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Earthquakes (Natural Disasters)

Written by Luke Thompson

This book explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage...

4th - 7th
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Lost Star

Written by Patricia Lauber
A fascinating look at the life of America’s most famous female aviator by the Newbery Honor author....
6th - 6th
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Under Wraps

Written by Meish Goldish

Ancient Egyptians believed that dead people should be preserved because they went to another world...

5th - 7th
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Willow Smith

Everything kids want to know about eleven-year-old pop sensation Willow Smith, with pages of fun...
4th - 6th
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From Rags to Riches: People Who Started Businesses from Scratch

Written by Nathan Aaseng

The business leaders profiled here, who started with very little, became successful by taking risks...

4th - 8th
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The Eagle Has Landed

Written by Peter Merchant
The history of the space race is explored in this middle grade leveled book.
3rd - 6th
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17481

Barefoot Books World Atlas

Written by Nick Crane and Illustrated by David Dean
This is the atlas for twenty-first-century readers. It’s packed with information about the way in...
2nd - 6th
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17359

Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

Written by Irene Latham & Charles Waters and Illustrated by Sean Qualls
A collection of poems that looks at the experience of race through fifth graders Irene Latham, who...
3rd - 6th
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Chasing Space

Written by Leland Melvin
Former football player, astronaut, and engineer, Leland Melvin recounts his career and achieving his...
5th - 8th
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Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Written by Marley Dias

Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make...

5th - 10th
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This Is Our Constitution: Discover America with a Gold Star Father

Written by Khizr Khan
Our Founding Fathers created the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as a blueprint for American...
5th - 8th
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Written by Frederick Douglass
Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose...
6th - 12th
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Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way by Land, Sea, and Air

Written by Stewart Ross and Illustrated by Stephen Biesty

Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections...

3rd - 7th
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Lewis and Clark for Kids: Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities

Written by Janis Herbert
Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy...
4th - 7th
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Maker Lab: Outdoors

Written by Jack Challoner
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Did you know you can build a rocket using just air and water, or blow a bubble big enough to stand inside? Maker Lab: Outdoors turns your backyard into a science laboratory, with 25 hands-on experiments that reveal the fascinating science hiding all around you.
3rd - 7th
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The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book

Written by Tom Robinson
With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household...
2nd - 6th
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Minecraft Construction Handbook

Written by Matthew Needler and Illustrated by Phil Southam
A handbook about how to build everything from theme parks with waterslide rides to pirate coves to...
3rd - 7th
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Minecraft Essential Handbook

Written by Stephanie Milton and Illustrated by Jordan Maron
You're trapped in a strange new world and only have a few minutes to find food and shelter before...
3rd - 7th
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Minecraft Redstone Handbook

Written by Nick Farwell
Travel to one of the most complex areas of Minecraft--redstone. Learn how to mine and smelt redstone...
3rd - 7th
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Minecraft Combat Handbook

Written by Max Brooks
A guide to the video game, with a focus on how to defend yourself against monsters and other enemies...
3rd - 7th
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100 Most Awesome Things On The Planet

Written by Anna Claybourne
As a follow up to the 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet (10/08) and the 100 Most Disgusting...
3rd - 7th
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All Heart

Written by Carliand Wayne Coffey Lloyd
In her own words, Carli Lloyd, the two-time recipient of the FIFA World Player of the Year award...
5th - 7th
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Heroes Of The Environment

Written by Harriet Rohmer
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done...
4th - 9th
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It's Disgusting And We Ate It! True Food Facts From Around The World And Throughout History

Written by James Solheim
How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab...
4th - 6th

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