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The Shocking World of Electricity with Max Axiom Super Scientist

Written by Liam O'Donnell and Illustrated by Richard Dominguez and Charles Barnett III

Follow the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind electricity.

4th - 7th
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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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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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Boomerangs (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Boomerangs, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this flying toy. Vibrant, full-color...
3rd - 7th
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Early Physics Fun: Hula Hoops

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Hula Hoops, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular spinning toy. Vibrant...
3rd - 7th
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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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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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17486

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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100 Most Awesome Things On The Planet

Written by Anna Claybourne
As a follow up to the 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet (10/08) and the 100 Most Disgusting...
3rd - 7th
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It's Disgusting And We Ate It! True Food Facts From Around The World And Throughout History

Written by James Solheim
How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab...
4th - 6th
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17112

The Magic School Bus and The Climate Challenge

Written by Joanna Cole
Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most...
2nd - 5th
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The Magic School Bus and The Electric Field Trip

Written by Joanna Cole

Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms. Frizzle's class learns how electric current travels...

2nd - 5th
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Ultimate Weird But True: 1,000 Wild & Wacky Facts And Photos

Written by Ed. National Geographic
Get ready for even more zany weird-but-true fun with 1,000 all-new wacky facts, photos, and too...
3rd - 7th
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Pollution

Written by Robert Green
What causes pollution? How does pollution affect the environment? Why should we care about pollution...
4th - 8th
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Sally Ride: A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman in Space

Written by Tam O'Shaughnessy
A Photobiography of America's Pioneering Woman Astronaut, is an intimate journey from her formative...
4th - 8th
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Ice Mummy

Written by Mark Dubowski and Cathy East Dubowski
In 1991, two tourists hiking in the Alps saw something very odd sticking out of the snow. At first...
2nd - 4th
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16286

Gorillas Up Close

Written by Nippert-Eng, Christena, Dominski, John and Martinez
Have you ever wondered how experts train a gorilla? Or what design features make a great gorilla...
4th - 6th
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Curious World of Calpurnia Tate

Written by Kelly and Jacqueline
Callie Vee, Travis, Granddaddy, and the whole Tate clan are back in this charming follow-up to...
4th - 6th

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