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The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus

Written and Illustrated by Lara Hawthorne
An exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Flora and the Flamingo

Written by Molly Idle
Flora and her graceful flamingo friend wordlessly explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.
Pre-K - 1st
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Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng
Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe!
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Earth Book

Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the important, timely...

Pre-K - 1st
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Transportation!: How People Get Around

Written by Gail Gibbons
From cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Wheels! All about Transport

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Bryony Clarkson
Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size--from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster trucks to noisy fire engines.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ocean Babies

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

"Big as a bus and smaller than seeds, billions of babies are born in the ocean...."

This opening...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Lights of Winter

Written by Heather Conrad and Illustrated by deForest Walker

This is a children's picture book about winter celebrations around the world: Solstice, Yule...

Pre-K - 4th
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Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!

Written by Deborah Lee Rose

Children love Emperor penguins―they’re so waddly and their chicks are so fluffy. In Penguins Ready...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

Written by Carrie Clickard and Illustrated by Katy Wu
In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Pre-K - 4th
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Birdsong

Written and Illustrated by Julie Flett

When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A is for Adobo: ABCs of Filipino Culture

Written by G.M. Reyes and Illustrated by Twinkle A

A rhyming ABC book that takes you on a journey through Filipino food, landmarks, and items. Visit B...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving

Written by Ellen Sabin

Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving is a gift book for children ages 6 to 11 – inspiring, teaching...

Pre-K - 6th
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Make a Stand: When Life Gives You Lemons, Change the World!

Written by Vivienne Harr

Make a Stand is a beautiful and inspiring book about how big things have small beginnings... Learn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Communication is More Than Words

Written by Caylin N. Hunault and Illustrated by Sarah C. Dane

Not everyone communicates with their voice. Some people use AAC devices, PECS, sign language, and...

Pre-K - 6th
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All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at Night

Written by Polly Faber and Illustrated by Harriet Hobday

The sky is getting dark. In the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth, and...

Pre-K - 1st
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Computer Programmer (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Computer programmers code new apps, games, and more! This low-level title explores the jobs of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Climate Scientist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Chemist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Chemistry is all around us! In this title, young readers will explore how chemists study this...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Little Kids First Big Book of Science (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kathleen Zoehfeld

Make sure kids' first experience of the wonders of science is a thrilling eye-opener with this fun...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Written by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Illustrated by Bao Luu

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Dreamers

Written by Yuyi Morales

We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers.
 
Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star

Written by Elizabeth Everett and Illustrated by Beatriz Castro

How I wonder what you are… the Sun, our most important star!

We see the Sun every day. When we wake...

Pre-K - 1st

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