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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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Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes

An informational text with colorful pictures and fun facts about a variety of animals. It can be...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem Solving

Written by Greg Tang and Illustrated by Greg Paprocki
A collection of famous paintings, each paired with a clever poem that offers practice with making...
2nd - 5th
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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Written by Kathi Appelt and Illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein
This book tells the story of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady of the United States and a passionate...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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Newton and Me

Written by Lynne Mayer and Illustrated by Sherry Rogers
A boy and his dog discover how the laws of force and motion affect their everyday lives. An example...
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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Over and Under the Pond

Written by Kate Messner and Illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
As a young boy and his mother paddle across a pond, she describes the plants and animals that...
K - 3rd
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20769

Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum

Written and Illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
It's the 1920s and the Fleer Corporation is trying to create a new kind of gum, but they aren’t...
Pre-K - 3rd
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20770

Riparia's River

Written by Michael J. Caduto and Illustrated by Olga Pastuchiv
When their favorite swimming hole is ruined, a group of curious kids work together to find the cause...
2nd - 5th
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Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth

Written by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm
The sun tells of its important role in the water cycle and asks for help in keeping Earth’s water...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian

Written by Margarita Engle and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Maria is a youg girl fascinated by caterpillars and butterflies. She uses careful observation and...
K - 3rd
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The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness

Written and Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

Learn all about the parts that make up our bodies—and how important it is to keep them busy. Readers...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Scientists Get Dressed

Written by Deborah Lee Rose
Kids of all ages love to role play through dress up. Through the unique lens of what scientists wear...
K - 3rd
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Look I'm an Engineer

Written by DK Children
Perfect for kids ages 3-6, this early learning children's book will excite little ones by revealing...
Pre-K - 1st
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Robot

Written by DK Children
From automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci to modern-day androids and animal robots, this book...
3rd - 6th
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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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Trees to Paper (Welcome Books™—How Things Are Made)

Written by Inez Snyder
Color photographs and simple text give a brief overview of the paper-making process. Series...
K - 2nd
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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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Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

Written by Jennifer Berne and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As...
1st - 4th
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How to Be an Engineer

Written by Carol Vorderman
Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a...
2nd - 4th
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Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
K - 2nd

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