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Lost in the Amazon: Juliane Koepcke's Story (True Survival Stories)

Written by Betsy Rathburn and Illustrated by Taylor Yotter

When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to...

3rd - 7th
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Virtual Reality Gaming (Ready, Set, Game!)

Written by Betsy Rathburn

Time to step into a new world! When you strap on a virtual reality headset, it will feel like you...

4th - 6th
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Don't Throw That Away!: A Lift-the-Flap Book about Recycling and Reusing

Written by Lara Bergen and Illustrated by Betsy Snyder

You can keep that trash and reuse it in all kinds of wonderful ways!
Do you see that old jar?
Don’t
...

Pre-K - 1st
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Curious George Says Thank You

Written by H.A. Rey

George is thrilled to get a thank-you card in the mail from his friend Betsy. It makes him want to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Escaping the Nazis

Written by Betsy Rathburn
In 1943, Jan Baalsrud traversed the icy mountains and fjords of Nazi\-occupied Norway. The journey...
3rd - 8th
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Handheld Gaming

Written by Betsy Rathburn
Take it on the go! Handheld games let people keep playing no matter where they are. In this fun...
3rd - 7th
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Little Legends: The Spell Thief

Written by Tom Percival
Elementary-age fairy tale favorites Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and his magical hen Betsy team...
2nd - 3rd
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Tortillas for Mama / Tortillitas para mamá

Written by Betsy L. Bucks
Young children will treasure this collection of Latin American nursery rhymes. Preserved through...
Pre-K - K
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Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type

Written by Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click...
Pre-K - 3rd
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My Tooth Is About to Fall Out (Scholastic Reader Level 1)

Written by Grace MacCarone and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
A little girl looses a tooth! Simple words and short sentences for the newest readers.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Zero Is the Leaves on the Tree

Written by Betsy Franco
How do you define "zero"? Here is a beautiful and lyrical exploration of the concept, utilizing the...
K - 2nd
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Tornado

Written by Betsy Byars
In this exciting beginning chapter book, a tornado is coming, and once Pete the farmhand gathers the...
3rd - 3rd
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How to Babysit a Leopard And Other True Stories from Our Travels Across Six Continents

Written by Ted Lewin and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
From Africa to Asia Pacific, from Europe to the United States of America, acclaimed authors...
3rd - 4th
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The Summer of the Swans

Written by Betsy Byars
Sara Godfrey is having a rough summer. She is moody and uncomfortable in her own skin. She blames...
3rd - 7th
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Lucy's Lovey

Written by Devany and Betsy and Illustrated by Denise
Lucy's favorite lovey, Smelly Baby, is her most loyal companion. They are simply inseparable. Smelly...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox (Hello Reader Level 1)

Written by Grace MacCarone and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
With inspiring and educational stories, Scholastic's Hello Reader series caters to the spectrum of...
Pre-K - 3rd

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