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Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability (Engineering in Action)

Written by Robert Snedden
Human activities have a huge impact on the Earth. Environmental engineers apply traditional...
4th - 7th
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Off the Map: The Journals of Lewis & Clark

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
The journals of Lewis and Clark's 1804 expedition have been condensed into a flowing account using...
4th - 7th
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You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

Written by Jean Fritz
"If only you'd been a boy," said Lizzie Cady's father when she won a prize for Latin. But Lizzie...
3rd - 7th
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Humphrey's World of Pets

Written by Betty G. Birney

Humphrey loves being the class hamster, he gets to observe, learn and experiences new things, all...

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World's Dumbest Crooks

Written by Allan Zullo
Criminal master-minds? You won't find them here Ridiculous, outrageous, hilarious and true—this book...
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Backstage Pass

Written by Margaret Magnarelli
Get exclusive backstage access to 25 of your favorite stars
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History's Greatest Spies (Undercover Women)

Written by F.S. Kim
This book is about women spies from the Civil War to recent decades. You'll learn their fantastic...
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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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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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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...

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Chasing Space

Written by Leland Melvin
Former football player, astronaut, and engineer, Leland Melvin recounts his career and achieving his...
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For Every One

Written by Jason Reynolds

An inspirational poem to provide hope and reassurance to teens as they try to make sense of their...

7th - 9th
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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...

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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

Written by Dashka Slater
If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students...
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The Prince and the Dressmaker

Written by Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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