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Glacier: Kids' Guide to History, Wildlife, Trails, and Park Preservation

Written by Tammy Gagne
Young readers will discover the story of the land that is now Glacier National Park and learn how it has long been connected to the Blackfeet Nation. They’ll explore the park’s amazing wildlife, its more than 2,000 kinds of plants, and why it’s so important to keep the park clean and protect its shrinking glaciers.
3rd - 6th
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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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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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Yes, Boys Can!

Written by Jonathan Juravich and Illustrated by Richard V. Reeves

Inspire boys to be confident and caring through the biographies of 50 fascinating men, past and...

3rd - 7th
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What's Great About Washington, DC? (Our Great States)

Written by Rebecca E. Hirsch
What's so great about Washington, DC? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the...
2nd - 6th
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A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre

Written by Carlos Moreno and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco

The Tulsa Race Massacre happened between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob attacked the...

K - 8th
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A Kids Book About White Privilege

Written by Ben Sand and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco

What white privilege is and how to use privilege for good?

We’ve neglected the topic of white...

K - 8th
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Jack London and the Klondike Gold Rush

Written by Peter Lourie and Illustrated by Wendell Minor
Swept up in the Gold Rush of 1897, young Jack London headed north to strike it rich in the Klondike...
4th - 6th
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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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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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Stealing Home: The Story Of Jackie Robinson

Written by Barry Denenberg

Jackie Robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far beyond the baseball diamond. As the...

3rd - 7th
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Robotics: Discover The Science And Technology Of The Future With 20 Projects

Written by Kathy Ceceri and Illustrated by Sam Carbaugh
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Robots are no longer just characters in movies and books; they are already living and working all around you! From building cars to performing surgery, vacuuming floors to exploring the deepest parts of the ocean, robots are taking on jobs that would amaze you.
3rd - 7th
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Weird But True! 2: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written by National Geographic Kids and Illustrated by Jonathan Halling
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. From meteorites to...
3rd - 7th
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Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People

Written by S. D. Nelson
Sitting Bull (c. 1831–1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived...
3rd - 7th
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The Girl from the Tar Paper School: Barbara Rose Johns and the Advent of the Civil Rights Movement

Written by Teri Kanefield
Before the Little Rock Nine, before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr. and his March on...
3rd - 7th

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