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She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference

Written by Chelsea Clinton and Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Throughout history, women have been told that science isn’t for them. They’ve been told that they’re...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

Written by Teresa Robeson and Illustrated by Rebecca Huang

Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything...

K - 3rd
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A Ray of Light

Written by Walter Wick

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired...

1st - 3rd
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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem

Written by Colleen Paeff and Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

It's the summer of 1858, and London's River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting smell...

K - 4th
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Ada Twist, Scientist

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

This is a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use...

K - 2nd
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In the Tall, Tall Grass

Written by Denise Fleming
If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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In the Small, Small Pond

Written by Denise Fleming
A child explores the wonders of the natural world in this rhyming, beautiful bright colored picture...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Stuff of Stars

Written by Marion Dane Bauer and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes
Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then ....
Pre-K - 3rd
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DKfindout! Engineering

Written by Emily Hunt
Discover the STEM subject of engineering with this children’s book full of photographs and...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! Dinosaurs

Written by Andrea Mills
Discover dynamic dinosaurs with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations...
1st - 4th
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Astro Girl

Written by Ken Wilson-Max
Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. While her mama is away, Astrid...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Tropical Rain Forest (Soar To Success)

Written by Sayre and April Pully
Butterflies flutter. Snakes slither. Jaguars prowl. Tiny monkeys called marmosets snooze. Welcome to...
K - 2nd
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Clever Trevor (Science Solves It!)

Written by Sarah Albee and Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye
Buzz and his band of bullies invade the playground where Trevor and his pals hang out — but not for...
K - 3rd
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Earth Day (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Earth Day...

K - 2nd
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The Sun (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)

Written by Melanie Chrismer
Young readers will be thrilled by these fact-filled journeys to outer space, complete with Word...
1st - 3rd
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Watching the Weather (Welcome Books™—Watching Nature)

Written by Edana Eckart
Weather changes from day to day and over the seasons, and there are ways by which weather can be...
K - 2nd
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Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share

Written and Illustrated by Molly Bang

A simple story of our planet's natural resources with jewel-like paintings by Caldecott Honor author...

2nd - 5th
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Jane Goodall (Scholastic News Readers™—Biographies)

Written by Jo S. Kittinger
Facts and photographs about the inspiring journeys of these history-making men and women are...
1st - 3rd
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How to Be an Engineer

Written by Carol Vorderman
Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a...
2nd - 4th
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Good Morning, Pond

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Illustrated by Cynthia Jabar
The leap of a little green frog signals the start of a new day as the creatures of the pond awake...
K - 2nd
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The Life of a Butterfly (Science Library)

Written by Robin Bernard
The Monarch butterfly's amazing life cycle is explored through photographs and clear text.
2nd - 4th
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The Magic School Bus: The Giant Germ

Written by Anne Capeci

The popular Magic School Bus stories are now offered in a chapter book format, loaded with the same...

2nd - 4th
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Save the Rain Forests (Rookie Read-About Science)

Written by Allan Fowler

This book discusses the need to conserve the rain forests because of their wealth of plant and...

K - 2nd
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Cloud Chaser

Written by Anne-Fleur Drillon and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with...
K - 5th

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