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S Is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet

Written by Larry Verstraete and Illustrated by David Geister
From Galileo and his theory on measurement to Rachel Carson and her environmental book Silent Spring...
1st - 4th
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The Librarian Who Measured the Earth

Written by Kathryn Lasky and Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
This book uses rich and vibrant illustrations to tell the story of Greek philosopher and...
K - 4th
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The Vanishing Island

Written by Barry Wolverton and Illustrated by Dave Stevenson

An engrossing fantasy, a high-seas adventure, an alternate history epic—this is the richly imagined...

3rd - 7th
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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Written by Scott O'Dell
In the Pacific, there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it...
3rd - 7th
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Shark Week: Everything You Need to Know

Written by Discovery and Martha Brockenbrough
If you're already a fan of the Discovery's phenomenon Shark Week, then you will love this book! From...
3rd - 5th
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Sign of the Cat

Written by Jonell and Lynne
Talking cats, a missing princess, swordfights with villains, and secret identities combine in this...
3rd - 6th
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Afterward

Written by Mathieu and Jennifer
When eleven-year-old Dylan Anderson is kidnapped, his subsequent rescue leads to the discovery of...
9th - 12th
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Ghosts of Heaven

Written by Sedgwick and Marcus
Timeless, beautiful, and haunting, spirals connect the four episodes of The Ghosts of Heaven, the...
9th - 12th
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Ice Mummy

Written by Mark Dubowski and Cathy East Dubowski
In 1991, two tourists hiking in the Alps saw something very odd sticking out of the snow. At first...
2nd - 4th
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Creeping Crawlers (My First Discovery)

Written by Tom Greve
These bugs creep slowly all around us. We usually never see them and then suddenly, YIKES! Most are...
K - 3rd
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Jumping Spiders (Spiders Discovery Library)

Written by Jason Cooper
Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders...
1st - 3rd
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Rattlesnakes (Amazing Snakes Discovery Library)

Written by Sherie Bargar and Illustrated by Linda Johnson
Learn about the world's most feared and amazing reptiles-snakes! Some snakes kill by constricting...
K - 2nd
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Tarantulas (Spiders Discovery)

Written by Jason Cooper
Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders...
1st - 3rd
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Tornadoes (My First Discovery)

Written by David Armentrout and Patricia Armentrout
An exciting new Adventures in Reading series designed to capture the reluctant reader's attention...
3rd - 4th
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Volcanoes (My First Discovery)

Written by David Armentrout and Illustrated by Patricia Armentrout
An exciting new Adventures in Reading series designed to capture the reluctant reader's attention...
2nd - 5th
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The Dreamer

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Illustrated by Peter Sis

From the time he is a young boy, Neftalí hears the call of a mysterious voice. Even when the...

4th - 7th
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Lewis and Clark for Kids: Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities

Written by Janis Herbert
Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy...
4th - 6th
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Americanized: Rebel Without A Green Card

Written by Sara Saedi
At thirteen, bright-eyed, straight-A student Sara Saedi uncovered a terrible family secret: she was...
9th - 12th
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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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Space Explorers (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book)

Written by Eva Moore
Carlos and his classmates join Ms. Frizzle on an expedition to outer space where they learn about...
2nd - 5th
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The Magic School Bus Chapter Books: Dinosaur Detectives

Written by Judith Bauer Stamper
The popular Magic School Bus stories are now offered in a chapter book format, loaded with the same...
2nd - 4th
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The Magic School Bus Chapter Books: Insect Invaders

Written by Anne Capeci
The class goes on a field trip to find out more about Wanda's lady bugs, and find out rather quickly...
2nd - 4th
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The Wild Whale Watch (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book)

Written by Eva Moore and Illustrated by John Speirs
Wanda and her classmates accompany Ms. Frizzle on a whale watch, where they learn about whales and...
2nd - 5th
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Under Wraps

Written by Meish Goldish

Ancient Egyptians believed that dead people should be preserved because they went to another world...

5th - 7th

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