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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Rookie National Parks™)

Written by Stephanie Fitzgerald

Follow Ranger Rick as he gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) a fun and fascinating tour of some of...

1st - 2nd
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Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963

Written by Sharon Robinson
In January 1963, Sharon Robinson turns thirteen the night before George Wallace declares on national...
3rd - 7th
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Life: The First Four Billion Years: The Story of Life from the Big Bang to the Evolution of Humans

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Before humans took their first steps, there were billions of years of vibrant and varied life-forms...
5th - 9th
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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The Emperor's Egg

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything to eat? That’s just what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Why Do Animals Hibernate?

Written by David Martin
This photo- and fact-filled exploration of how some animals spend the winter contains a special...
Pre-K - 1st
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My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Marion Dane Bauer
The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers. Dr. Martin...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Scholastic Reader Science Level 2—The Magic School Bus: The Magic School Bus® Flies With the Dinosaurs

Written by Martin Schwabacher
Are birds and dinosaurs related? Miss Frizzle's class goes back in time and learns about the...
1st - 2nd
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Chameleons Are Cool

Written by Martin Jenkins and Illustrated by Sue Shields
The ability to change color, a sharp-shooting tongue, and skin covering your eyes — now that is cool...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Scholastic First Biographies: Let's Read About... Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Courtney Baker
Young readers will learn the ways that racism shaped Martin Luther King, Jr.'s early years, and how...
K - 1st
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I Have a Dream

Written by Margaret Davidson
The life of Martin Luther King, Jr., from his childhood to his role as leader of the civil rights...
3rd - 5th
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The Book of Seasons/El libro de las estaciones

Written by Alice & Martin Provensen

Easy-to-read descriptions of the changing seasons and their accompanying, kid-friendly activities...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Beautiful Birds

Written by Justin McCory Martin
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary Complete with...
1st - 2nd
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Strange Bugs

Written by Justin McCory Martin
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary Complete with...
1st - 2nd
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Science Vocabulary Readers: The Sun

Written by Justin McCory Martin
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary Complete with...
1st - 2nd
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Before I Made History: Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of...
2nd - 4th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kitson Jazynka
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
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Science Vocabulary Readers: Really Cool Reptiles

Written by Justin McCory Martin
These engaging early chapter books boost nonfiction reading skills and vocabulary Complete with...
1st - 2nd
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Hurricanes (Science Sight Word Readers)

Written by Justin McCory Martin
Full of informational text, this early reader series features fast facts on every page and repeated...
Pre-K - 1st
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Science Sight Word Readers: Blizzards

Written by Justin McCory Martin
Full of informational text, this early reader series features fast facts on every page and repeated...
K - 1st
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Science Sight Word Readers: Lightning

Written by Justin McCory Martin
Full of informational text, this early reader series features fast facts on every page and repeated...
K - 1st
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Science Sight Word Readers: Tornadoes

Written by Justin McCory Martin
Full of informational text, this early reader series features fast facts on every page and repeated...
K - 1st
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Rosa Parks (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end...
K - 3rd
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Las formas de la ciudad ( City Shapes ) ( Yellow Umbrella Books: Math Level A Spanish )

Written by Elena Martin
Text and photographs present common shapes that can be found in buildings, signs, and other parts of...
Pre-K - 2nd

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