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Environmental Engineering and the Science of Sustainability (Engineering in Action)

Written by Robert Snedden
Human activities have a huge impact on the Earth. Environmental engineers apply traditional...
4th - 7th
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Extreme Science Careers (A True Book™)

Written by Ann O. Squire

Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far...

3rd - 5th
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Ecology: The Study of Ecosystems (A True Book™—Earth Science)

Written by Susan H. Gray
Whether you're interested in weather, oceans, or even the prehistoric world, earth science covers it all.
3rd - 5th
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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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Maker Lab: Outdoors

Written by Jack Challoner
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Did you know you can build a rocket using just air and water, or blow a bubble big enough to stand inside? Maker Lab: Outdoors turns your backyard into a science laboratory, with 25 hands-on experiments that reveal the fascinating science hiding all around you.
3rd - 7th
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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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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 through the town, lights up a light bulb, heats up a toaster, and runs an electric motor.
2nd - 5th
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A Little Giant® Book: Science Experiments

Written by H. J. Press
Dive into the world of science with 325 experiments dealing topics from electricity and temperature...
3rd - 7th
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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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Space Exploration: Science, Technology, Engineering

Written by Will Mara
Find out all about the history of space exploration and the unique skills you need to begin your own...
5th - 8th
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Team BFF: Race to the Finish! #2 (Girls Who Code)

Written by Stacia Deutsch

Sophia and her coding BFFs are finally getting a chance to work together in their first hackathon...

3rd - 7th
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The Flying Machine Book: Build and Launch 35 Rockets, Gliders, Helicopters, Boomerangs, and More

Written by Bobby Mercer and Illustrated by Scott Rattray
Build and fly 35 amazing machines with nothing but recycled materials. From gliders to helicopters...
4th - 6th
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The Friendship Code #1 (Girls Who Code)

Written by Stacia Deutsch
Lucy can't wait to join the coding club at her school, but when she's put in a working group with girls she doesn't know, her excitement turns to disappointment.
3rd - 7th
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The Toothpaste Millionaire

Written by Jean Merrill and Illustrated by Jan Palmer
Set in 1960's Cleveland, Ohio, follow 6th-grader Rufus Mayflower as he and his friends use real-life...
5th - 7th
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Weird But True! 4: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. In this 4th...
3rd - 7th
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Code Your Own Games!: 20 Games to Create with Scratch

Written by Max Wainewright and Illustrated by Sterling Children's Books
Helpful step-by-step instructions help budding coders learn all of the essential skills to get...
1st - 6th
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Experiments With Solids, Liquids, And Gases

Written by Christine Taylor-Butler
Introduce young scientists to the three states of matter with included simple experiments to...
3rd - 5th
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How to Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Computer Coding

Written by Max Wainewright and Illustrated by Sterling Children's Books
With step-by-step instructions and robot helpers, learn all about mastering the art of coding and...
1st - 6th
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Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science)

Written by Simon Basher and Dan Green and Illustrated by Simon Basher
Discover the secrets behind the computer technology that dominates our modern world, from the...
4th - 8th
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The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs In Computer Technology

Written by Marne Ventura
Computer technology is everywhere in the modern age. Explore 12 of the most influential turning...
3rd - 5th
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Weird But True! 2: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written by National Geographic Kids and Illustrated by Jonathan Halling
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. From meteorites to...
3rd - 7th

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