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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Written by Kathi Appelt and Illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein
This book tells the story of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady of the United States and a passionate...
Pre-K - 3rd
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One Leaf Rides the Wind

Written by Celeste Davidson Mannis
A Japanese garden is the exotic setting for this Parents' Choice Award-winning counting book that...
1st - 4th
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Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids

Written by Gail Gibbons
From acorn to seedling, from root to fruit, from pin oak to cottonwood, a wealth of interesting...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks

Written by Barb Rosenstock and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by...

1st - 4th
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Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Written by Joy Cowley and Illustrated by Nic Bishop
Nature In a tropical rain forest in Central America, a red-eyed tree frog spends the night looking...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Do You Know It's Fall? (Rookie Read-About® Science—Weather and Seasons)

Written by Lisa M. Herrington

How do you know its fall? What about the seasonal changes we feel and see?

Through vivid photos and...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Tortoise & the Hare

Written by Jerry Pinkney
This companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Fly Guy Presents: Bats

Written by Tedd Arnold
Animated characters Fly Guy and Buzz add comic appeal to this colorful introduction to a host of...
K - 2nd
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Fruit Trees

Written by Lee B. Daniels
A variety of fruit-bearing trees are mentioned, along with the yummy fruits they produce.
K - 2nd
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We're Going on a Nature Hunt

Written by Steve Metzger and Illustrated by Miki Sakamoto
When three friends take off on a lovely spring morning, they have no idea where the day will lead...
Pre-K - 1st
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Flower Garden

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt

After the pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are purchased and dad and daughter take...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Let It Fall

Written and Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It is time to go apple...

Pre-K - 1st
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Dandelions: Stars in the Grass

Written by Mia Posada
Have you ever wanted to float on the soft, downy tufts of a dandelion blowing in the wind? In...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea

Written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jill Dubin
The great rivers of North America are teeming with life and on the pages of Over in a River―from...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Animal Boogie

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Written and Illustrated by Jackie Morris
Become inspired by this breathtaking collection that brings together seventy-four of the finest...
2nd - 6th
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The Chilly Penguin

Written and Illustrated by Constanze V. Kitzing
How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship...
Pre-K - K
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The Mountains of Tibet

Written and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
A Tibetan woodcutter dreams of exploring the world, but is too busy with his life to ever leave his...
K - 4th
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We All Went on Safari

Written by Laurie Krebs and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the...
K - 6th
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Driving my Tractor

Written by Jan Dobbins and Illustrated by David Sim
Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! A busy farmer picks...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Over in the Meadow

Written and Illustrated by Jill McDonald
Susan Reed's catchy adaptation of this traditional English song explores all kinds of creatures who...
Pre-K - 2nd
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In My Garden (National Geographic Kids Look & Learn)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
From planting seeds to watering them to watching seedlings grow, young readers are introduced to...
Pre-K - K
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Polar Bears (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Polar bears, among the most majestic of all animals, appeal to both young boys and girls. Beautifully illustrated with photographs, this Level 2 reader documents the lives of polar bears in their unique and difficult environment: the Arctic.
Pre-K - 1st
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd

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