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The Leaf Detective: Discussion Guide

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

The Leaf Detective: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Windmills (How It Works)

Written by Charlotte Hunter

How do windmills harness wind power to create electricity? Engineering makes it possible! Learn how...

1st - 3rd
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Jayden's Impossible Garden

Written by Melina Mangal and Illustrated by Ken Daley

Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere...

Pre-K - 4th
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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. One moment Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep, and the next, a failed dam is sending a wall of water straight toward his campsite. With their counselors gone and five kids completely alone in the Montana wilderness, survival becomes the only thing that matters.
4th - 8th
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In the Red Canoe

Written by Leslie A. Davidson and Illustrated by Laura Bifano
In the Red Canoe celebrates the bond between grandparent and grandchild and invites nature lovers of all ages along for the ride.
Pre-K - 1st
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Fatima's Great Outdoors

Written by Ambreen Tariq and Illustrated by Stevie Lewis
The school week might not have gone as planned, but outdoors, Fatima can achieve anything.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

Written by Heather Lang and Illustrated by Jana Christy

This picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called...

2nd - 5th

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Discussion Guide

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

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity...

Sisters in Science: Discussion Guide

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

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Sydney & Simon: Go Green!

Written by Paul A. Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Last we saw them, Sydney & Simon used science, technology, engineering, arts, and math skills to...

1st - 4th

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading.

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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Transportation!: How People Get Around

Written by Gail Gibbons
From cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel.
Pre-K - 3rd
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W. E. B. Du Bois

Written by Jeni Wittrock

Explore the life and achievements of W.E.B. Du Bois, a scholar, civil rights activist, and cofounder...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
Pre-K - 4th
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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

Written by Julia Finley Mosca and Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don’t quite fit in, there's a name...

Pre-K - 4th
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It's The End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit

Written by Justin A. Reynolds

Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores . ....

3rd - 7th
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Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way

Written by Peter Golenbock and Illustrated by Paul Lee

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magical Snowflake

Written by Bernette Ford and Illustrated by Erin Robinson

The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making...

Pre-K - 1st
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Sarabella's Thinking Cap

Written and Illustrated by Judy Schachner

Sarabella is always thinking—conjuring, daydreaming, and creating new worlds from her imagination. ...

K - 3rd
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The Junkyard Wonders

Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the...

K - 3rd

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