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Gravity

Written and Illustrated by Jason Chin
A simple look at the concept of gravity through the use of children's toys and a “what if” scenario...
K - 3rd
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Papa's Mechanical Fish

Written by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Boris Kulikov
While on a fishing trip, Papa gets the idea to invent an underwater vessel. As he works on his...
K - 3rd
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15196

Water Can Be...

Written by Laura Purdie Salas and Illustrated by Violeta Dabija
What can water be? This book's carefully crafted poetry is matched perfectly by the whimsical...
K - 3rd
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Written and Illustrated by Mac Barnett
Sam and Dave set off to find something spectacular while digging in the backyard. They dig and dig...
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds

Written by Jean Richards and Illustrated by Anca Hariton
Fruits come in many shapes and sizes and are very important to plants. One of their jobs is to...
K - 3rd
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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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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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From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Written by Deborah Heiligman and Illustrated by Bari Weissman
Some kinds of caterpillars begin their lives as a small insect and end their lives as a beautiful...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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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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Lets Find Out About Ice Cream

Written by Mary Ebeltoft Reid and Illustrated by John Williams
The process of making ice cream — from ingredients to packaging and delivery — is explained simply...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Trout Are Made Of Trees

Written by April Pulley Sayre and Illustrated by Kate Endle
Two children and their dads learn all about the food web and how life in and around a stream is...
K - 3rd

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