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Space Travel (Innovation in Transportation)

Written by James M Flammang
Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Who developed the space shuttle? Will man ever land on...
4th - 8th
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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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Public Health Microbiologist

Written by Tamra Orr
Much of the battle against disease is fought by these scientists and their amazing equipment. This...
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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Antarctica

Written by Hirsch Rebecca Eileen
Young readers learn about the most remote continent, the people who explore and study there, as well...
K - 3rd
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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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Fish A Picture Book

Written by Walsh and Liam Francis
A boy and his dog embark on a fishing journey. Their first catch of the day: a big fat letter F...
K - 3rd
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Giant Squid

Written by Rohmann and Eric and Illustrated by Candace
The giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide...
2nd - 3rd
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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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Most Amazing Creature in the Sea

Written by Guiberson and Brenda Z and Illustrated by Gennady
Which sea creature is the greatest? Is it the one with the most venom, the greatest diver, the one...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bee Dance

Written by Chrustowski and Rick and Illustrated by Chrustowski
A honeybee searches for nectar, then returns to the hive to tell the other bees. She does a waggle...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Grandmother Fish A Child's First Book of Evolution

Written by Jonathan Tweet and Illustrated by Karen Lewis
Where did we come from? Charles Darwin's theory of common descent no longer needs to be a scientific...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Toy Brother

Written by William Steig
Yorick Bede has always considered his younger brother, Charles, a first-rate pain in the pants, and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Misunderstood Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever

Written by Rachel Toor
As much a moving memoir as it is an amusing pet manual, Misunderstood is a unique nonfiction book...
10th - 12th
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A Weed is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver

Written and Illustrated by Aliki
Brief text and pictures present the life of a man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted...
Pre-K - 3rd
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On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

Written by Jennifer Berne and Illustrated by Vladmir Radunsky
Curious about the mysteries of the world, young Albert is full of questions. This picture book...
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