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She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference

Written by Chelsea Clinton and Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Throughout history, women have been told that science isn’t for them. They’ve been told that they’re...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

Written by Teresa Robeson and Illustrated by Rebecca Huang

Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything...

K - 3rd
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A Ray of Light

Written by Walter Wick

The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired...

1st - 3rd
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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem

Written by Colleen Paeff and Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

It's the summer of 1858, and London's River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting smell...

K - 4th
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In the Tall, Tall Grass

Written by Denise Fleming
If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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In the Small, Small Pond

Written by Denise Fleming
A child explores the wonders of the natural world in this rhyming, beautiful bright colored picture...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Stuff of Stars

Written by Marion Dane Bauer and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes
Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then ....
Pre-K - 3rd
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DKfindout! Engineering

Written by Emily Hunt
Discover the STEM subject of engineering with this children’s book full of photographs and...
1st - 4th
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DKfindout! Dinosaurs

Written by Andrea Mills
Discover dynamic dinosaurs with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations...
1st - 4th
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Astro Girl

Written by Ken Wilson-Max
Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. While her mama is away, Astrid...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Clever Trevor (Science Solves It!)

Written by Sarah Albee and Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye
Buzz and his band of bullies invade the playground where Trevor and his pals hang out — but not for...
K - 3rd
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The Sun (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)

Written by Melanie Chrismer
Young readers will be thrilled by these fact-filled journeys to outer space, complete with Word...
1st - 3rd
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Jane Goodall (Scholastic News Readers™—Biographies)

Written by Jo S. Kittinger
Facts and photographs about the inspiring journeys of these history-making men and women are...
1st - 3rd
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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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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Bee Book

Written by Charlotte Milner
DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and...
K - 3rd
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A Dinosaur Named Sue (Scholastic Reader!® Science Level 4)

Written by Fay Robinson with the SUE Science Team of The Field Museum and Illustrated by Portia Sloan
Found in the Badlands of South Dakota, Sue is the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil ever found...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Scholastic Reader!® Level 2: Robots

Written by Gail Tuchman
Robots are all around us. They can build towers, make cars, travel underwater, and into space. Learn...
1st - 3rd
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I Am: I'm a Seed (Hello Reader!® Science Level 1)

Written by Jean Marzollo and Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
A marigold seed and a mystery seed discuss what they need to grow. Much to their delight, the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I'm a Caterpillar (Hello Reader!® Science Level 1)

Written by Jean Marzollo and Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
Watch as a caterpillar goes from a pupa to a chrysalis to a butterfly Pictures and simple...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Let's Go Nuts: Seeds We Eat!

Written and Illustrated by April Pulley Sayre
What seeds do we eat? There are nuts, grains, lentils, and many more. Learn how important seeds are...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus Explores The Senses

Written by Joanna Cole
On a most sense-sational trip that takes them through an eye, an ear, a tongue, and even a dog's...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus In The Time Of The Dinosaurs

Written by Joanna Cole
The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus Inside A Beehive

Written by Joanna Cole
When the Magic School Bus turns into a beehive, Ms. Frizzle's class learns firsthand about how...
Pre-K - 3rd

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