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Alan Cracks the Code book cover

Alan Cracks the Code

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by John Joven
A bright boy tries to understand the world – using the power of maths!
2nd - 3rd
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The Boy Who Liked Bugs

The Boy Who Liked Bugs

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Pedro Riquelme
The true story of a boy who had to catch them all – insects, that is!
2nd - 3rd
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The Bone-Hunter book cover

The Bone-Hunter

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Miriam Serafin
The true tale of a little girl and the amazing prehistoric creatures she discovered!
2nd - 3rd
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Kid Innovators: True Tales of Childhood from Inventors and Trailblazers (Kid Legends)

Written by Robin Stevenson and Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators.
3rd - 7th
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Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain

Written by Cheryl Bardoe and Illustrated by Barbara McClintock

The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to...

Pre-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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Feel the Force

Written by Tom Adams and Illustrated by Thomas Flintham
Readers will explore how things move, friction, gravity, light, sound, magnetism, and electricity...
3rd - 5th
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If You Lived Here

Written and Illustrated by Giles LaRoche
This book explores typical houses from different time periods and different countries around the...
1st - 4th
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Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci

Written and Illustrated by Gene Baretta
Many of the inventions we use today were actually dreamed up by Leonardo da Vinci 500 years ago...
Pre-K - 3rd
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North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration

Written by Nick Dowson and Illustrated by Patrick Benson
Follow a variety of Arctic animals as they migrate across thousands of miles to the north for the...
2nd - 5th
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tony Persiani
Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up...
2nd - 5th
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Airplanes

Written by Nancy Robinson Masters

The new Boeing Superliner looks much different than the plane the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk...

3rd - 6th
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The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book

Written by Tom Robinson
With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household...
2nd - 6th
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Build a Better Mousetrap: Make Classic Inventions, Discover Your Problem Solving Genius, and Take the Inventor's Challenge

Written by Ruth Kassinger and Illustrated by Jeff Cline
With this collection of exciting projects, learn all about the problem-solving skills and tools you need to creat your own fabulous inventions and discover incredible things about the tools and technology around you.
3rd - 7th
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How to Code 2.0: Pushing Your Skills Further with Python: Learn how to code with Python in 10 Easy Lessons (Super Skills)

Written by Elizabeth Tweedale and Illustrated by Venetia Dean

In this follow up to How to Code, let easy step-by-step instructions guide young coders even further...

3rd - 6th
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How to Code in 10 Easy Lessons: Learn how to design and code your very own computer game (Super Skills)

Written by Sean McManus and Illustrated by Venetia Dean
Author Sean McManus breaks the daunting subject of computer coding into 10 easy-to-follow lessons to...
3rd - 6th
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Robotics: Discover The Science And Technology Of The Future With 20 Projects

Written by Kathy Ceceri and Illustrated by Sam Carbaugh
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Robots are no longer just characters in movies and books; they are already living and working all around you! From building cars to performing surgery, vacuuming floors to exploring the deepest parts of the ocean, robots are taking on jobs that would amaze you.
3rd - 7th
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T is for Time

Written by Marie Smith and Roland Smith and Illustrated by Renee Graef
Got a minute? This book introduces an alphabet of scientific history related to telling time. Read...
1st - 5th
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The Secret Galaxy

Written by Fran Hodgkins and Illustrated by Mike Taylor
What do you see when you look into the night sky? The Secret Galaxy explains some of the secrets of...
1st - 6th
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A Nest is Noisy

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston and Illustrated by Sylvia Long
What causes all the noise in nests? It’s not always birds. This book offers a look into the first...
K - 3rd
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Best Foot Forward: Exploring Feet, Flippers, and Claws

Written and Illustrated by Ingo Arndt
Readers can play a fun guessing game of which foot belongs to which animal. At the same time, they...
K - 3rd
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Ultimate Bugopedia (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich

A beautiful look into the world of bugs. This informational text provides bug profiles and a "did...

2nd - 5th
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A Baby Elephant in the Wild

Written by Caitlin O'Connell and Illustrated by Timothy Rodwell
Liza is a baby elephant born in the Namibian desert. Travel with Liza and her family as they search...
K - 3rd

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