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Maddi's Fridge: Read Aloud by Jennifer Garner

Actress Jennifer Garner reads Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt. With humor and warmth, this children’s...

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Maddi's Fridge

Written by Lois Brandt and Illustrated by Vin Vogel

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger

Best...

K - 4th
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Machu Picchu: The Lost Civilization

Written by Christina Leaf

The city in the clouds, Machu Picchu, has an air of mystery surrounding it. Historians know the site...

3rd - 7th
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The Last Cuentista

Written by Donna Barba Higuera

Había una vez . . . There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a...

5th - 8th

Ada Twist, Scientist: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Ada Twist, Scientist: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Ada Twist, Scientist

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts

This is a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use...

K - 2nd
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Endeavour's Long Journey

Written by John D. Olivas
Space shuttle Endeavour brings its fascinating history to life through a journey to space with a...
3rd - 5th
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Because

Written by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Amber Ren
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Two

Written by Kathryn Otoshi
Two is best friends with One. Whenever they'd get the chance, they'd dance! She'd sing and snap. He...
Pre-K - 1st
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Back Off! Animal Defenses: Prickly Animals

Written by Nadia Higgins
In Prickly Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the sea urchin, porcupine, and...
2nd - 5th
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Bicycles (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Bicycles, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular children's vehicle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a bicycle works. An infographic illustrates how a bicycle frame distributes a rider's weight, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery.
3rd - 7th
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Early Physics Fun: Hula Hoops

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Hula Hoops, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular spinning toy. Vibrant...
3rd - 7th
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Early Physics Fun: Trampolines

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Trampolines, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular backyard toy. Vibrant...
3rd - 7th
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Slides (Early Physics Fun)

Written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Slides, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular piece of playground...
3rd - 7th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Birds

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Birds, early fluent readers learn about birds as they explore the lives of...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Fish

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Fish, early fluent readers learn about fish as they explore the lives of two...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Mammals

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Mammals, early fluent readers learn about mammals as they explore the lives...
2nd - 5th
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The World's Biggest Animals: The World's Biggest Reptiles

Written by Mari Schuh
In The World's Biggest Reptiles, early fluent readers learn about reptiles as they explore the lives...
2nd - 5th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Composting

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Composting, early fluent readers learn how organic matter breaks down to create a nutritious soil...
2nd - 6th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Fruits

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Fruits, early fluent readers learn how to plant and care for fruit-bearing trees, bushes, plants...
2nd - 5th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Harvesting

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Harvesting, early fluent readers learn how gardeners gather the results of their labor. Vibrant...
2nd - 5th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Planting

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Planting, early fluent readers learn how to begin a garden. Vibrant, full-color photos and...
2nd - 5th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Vegetables

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Vegetables, early fluent readers learn how to plant and care for a vegetable garden. Vibrant...
2nd - 5th

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