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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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The Moon (Rookie Read-About® Science—Space Science)

Written by Carmen Bredeson

This book introduces young readers to the Moon. Colorful photos and simple text encourage children...

K - 2nd
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George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Dana Meachen Rau

George Washington Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientist and used his knowledge to...

K - 2nd
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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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Rays of Light (Investigators)

Written by Janine Scott

The Investigators series is a unique set of nonfiction books and instructional materials that...

K - 3rd
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Turn on the Light, Thomas Edison (Before I Made History)

Written by Connie & Peter Roop

Thomas Edison did his first experiment with goose eggs at age two. When he was thirteen years old...

K - 3rd
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Ellen Ochoa (Welcome Books)

Written by Pamela Walker

Readers are introduced to Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut.

This emergent-reader...

K - 2nd
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Chandra's Magic Light

Written by Theresa Heine and Illustrated by Judith Gueyfier

A heartwarming story set in Nepal of two resourceful sisters who bring the safety of solar-powered...

K - 3rd
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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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Dr. Potts, My Pets Have Spots!

Written by Rod Hull and Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
When Mr. Betts’s eight different pets develop spots, he takes them to the vet. Dr. Potts’s medicine...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Look & Learn: Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes
Follow a monarch as it develops from a cute caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly in simple, age...
Pre-K - K
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Robots (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Melissa Stewart
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this...
1st - 3rd
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Volcanoes (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Anne Schreiber
The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of...
1st - 3rd
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The STEAM Team

Written by Lisa Burke
This bright and cheery illustrated book breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology...
K - 2nd
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Look I’m a Cook

Written by DK
Look I'm a Cook is bursting with tasty ideas and fun hands-on learning experiences that will get...
Pre-K - 2nd

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