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Here Is the Southwestern Desert

Written by Madeleine Dunphy
Although the Sonoran Desert in the American Southwest may look stark and barren, it is actually full...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Houses and Homes

Written by Ann Morris and Illustrated by Ken Heyman
A look at different kinds of houses from around the world. Some are big, and others are small. Some...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Do Birds Find Their Way?

Written by Roma Gans and Illustrated by Paul Mirocha
Many birds travel thousands of miles every year to escape the winter cold and then return in the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Life in a Stream

Written by Carol Lindeen
A look at the plants and animals living in and around a stream. These include insects, fish, and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sunshine Makes the Seasons

Written by Franklyn Branley and Illustrated by Michael Rex
This book uses colorful illustrations to explain the relationship between the Sun and seasonal...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Teammates

Written by Peter Golenbock and Illustrated by Paul Bacon
Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s, becoming the first African American on a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15538

The Reasons for Seasons

Written and Illustrated by Gail Gibbons
This book explains how the seasonal changes depend on the Earth’s position.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Ruby Bridges

Written by Robert Coles and Illustrated by George Ford
The story of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15501

Flowers

Written by Vijaya Khisty Bodach
What exactly is a flower and why it is important? With beautiful photographs, this book identifies...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15506

Forest Bright, Forest Night

Written by Jennifer Ward and Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
The forest is alive with animals—in the day and night. Children discover which animals fall into...
Pre-K - K
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How a Plant Grows

Written by Bobbie Kalman
With vivid photographs, this book explains the life cycle of plants. It explores their beginnings...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Life in a Pond

Written by Carol Lindeen
An introduction to the plants and animals that live in a pond. Complete with text and photographs...
Pre-K - 3rd
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My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness

Written by Pat Thomas and Illustrated by Lesley Harker
This book uses simple words and clear illustrations to introduce young children to the human body...
Pre-K - 2nd
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My Five Senses

Written and Illustrated by Aliki
A book about the senses for young scientists. In simple language and with accompanying illustrations...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Plant Secrets

Written by Emily Goodman and Illustrated by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
There are many different kinds of plants, yet they all go through the same stages. They all begin...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15497

Shades of People

Written by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. Kelly
A book of photographs for young readers illustrating the different skin colors people have. The book...
Pre-K - 1st
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15386

Animalia

Written and Illustrated by Graeme Base
An alphabet book that uses an animal to identify each letter. Each letter gets its own animal, as...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15384

Bright Baby: First Words

Written and Illustrated by Roger Priddy
A board book for young children that introduces them to the first words they need as they begin to...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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No No Yes Yes

Written and Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
A baby’s board book illustrating what behaviors get a 'no'—pulling the cat’s tail and dumping a bowl...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?

Written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page and Illustrated by Robin Page
An interactive guessing game exploring what animals can do with their eyes, ears, nose, and even...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15346

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
The story of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader who fought for the rights of migrant farmworkers...
Pre-K - 5th
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Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life

Written by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm and Illustrated by Molly Bang
A simple but effective book that lays the groundwork for student understanding of how sunlight is...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks

Written by Joanna Cole and Illustrated by Bruce Degen
This first book in the Magic School bus series introduces Miss Frizzle and many of the children that...
Pre-K - 5th
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15214

First Big Book of the Ocean (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by Catherine D. Hughes
Did you know the sea otter sleeps while floating in the ocean? An informational text full of fun...
Pre-K - 3rd

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