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Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

Written by Dr. Jess Wade and Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
A brilliant physicist—and first‑time picture‑book author—invites readers to explore the teeny‑tiny building blocks that make up everything in our world. Friendly, simple text and bright, stylish pictures explain atoms, elements, and other big science ideas.
K - 4th
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Rally to Read: Responsibility Collection
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Kofi Goes to the Bank (Leaders Are Readers)

Written by Dr. Artika R. Tyner and Illustrated by Bilal Karaca
Kofi is a young boy eager to save his money to buy a djembe drum. With the help of his grandfather, Kofi learns the basics of saving by opening his first savings account.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Outermost Mouse

Written by Lauren Wolk and Illustrated by Kristen Adam
The Outermost Mouse loves living at the very edge of the beach. She has the bright blue sky above her and soft, warm sand beneath her—almost like resting in her mother’s arms.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Grow a Family Tree

Written by Bea Birdsong and Illustrated by Jasu Hu

All week long, Emmylou’s classmates stand up and share their family trees. Their trees are full of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River

Written by Nancy Castaldo
Dive into the exciting story of how people worked together to save the Hudson River — and learn how you can help protect clean water all around the world.
5th - 8th
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10 Small Things I Can Do to Help My Planet

Written and Illustrated by Melanie Walsh
Sometimes small choices can make a big difference—like refilling your reusable water bottle, giving old clothes a new life, or trying any of the clever earth‑friendly ideas in this fun picture book filled with peek‑through pages and flaps to lift.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th

Team Small and Tall: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Team Small and Tall, with your child.

Team Small and Tall: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Team Small and Tall.

Team Small and Tall: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Team Small and Tall.

Team Small and Tall: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Team Small and Tall.

Team Small and Tall: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Team Small and Tall by Chris James.

Team Small and Tall: Word Search

After reading Team Small and Tall by Chris James, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Team Small and Tall

Written by Chris James and Illustrated by Serena Lombardo
Being the smallest or the tallest kid in school has its advantages. Find out why!
Pre-K - 1st

The 6 (+1) Syllable Types: Resource Handout

This resource introduces the six syllable types plus a “+1” category for leftover (odd and schwa) syllables to help students break multisyllabic words into manageable chunks. Each type includes clear definitions and examples to support decoding and word recognition.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog, with your child.

Conejito: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama, with your child.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Word Search

After reading The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog by Margaret Read MacDonald, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The Great Smelly, Slobbery Small-Tooth Dog by Margaret Read MacDonald.

Conejito: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Conejito: A Folktale from Panama.

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