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Frog Song

Written by Brenda Z. Guiberson and Illustrated by Gennady Spirin
There are many different types of frogs around the world, each with its own unique “song.” Explore...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lin Yi's Lantern

Written by Brenda Williams and Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
During the Moon Festival, a boy bargains for the things his family needs to celebrate.
K - K
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Millie's Chickens

Written by Brenda Williams and Illustrated by Valeria Cis
From the first cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn to making sure the chicken coop is safe from predators at...
K - 3rd
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To Be a Drum

Written by Evelyn Coleman and Illustrated by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson
The pulse of the drum, symbolizing the rhythm of the earth, has moved through African culture, over...
K - 8th
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Cinderstella: A Tale of Planets Not Princes

Written by Brenda S. Miles, PhD and and Susan D. Sweet and Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
Cinderstella has plans for her own happily ever after. A future princess she is not. Her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Jacqueline and the Beanstalk: A Tale of Facing Giant Fears

Written by Susan D. Sweet, PhD and and Brenda S. Miles and Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
A princess named Jacqueline is surrounded by overprotective knights at all times. They want to...
K - 3rd
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King Calm: A Mindful Gorilla in the City

Written by Susan D. Sweet, PhD and and Brenda S. Miles and Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
Meet Marvin. He's a calm and mindful gorilla living in the Great Big City. He is peaceful and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Deadliest Creature in the World

Written by Guiberson and Brenda Z and Illustrated by Spirin

Which creature is the deadliest? Is it the insect that bites, the ostrich that kicks, the snake that...

1st - 8th
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Feathered Dinosaurs

Written by Guiberson and Brenda Z and Illustrated by Low
Millions of years ago, before there were red-breasted robins and busy blue jays . . . there were...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Most Amazing Creature in the Sea

Written by Guiberson and Brenda Z and Illustrated by Gennady
Which sea creature is the greatest? Is it the one with the most venom, the greatest diver, the one...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Kingfisher Readers L5: Record Breakers-The Fastest

Written by Brenda Stones
Nothing grips the imagination like speed, and Kingfisher Readers L5: Record Breakers-The Fastest by...
1st - 4th
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Chicken Or Egg: Who Comes First?

Written by Brenda S. Miles PhD and Susan D. Sweet PhD and Illustrated by Melon + Mandarina
Chicken or Egg is a story about friendship and losing gracefully. Chicken and Egg compete with each...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Move Your Mood

Written by Brenda S. Miles, PhD, and Colleen A. Patterson and MA and Illustrated by Holly Clifton-Brown
Move Your Mood! invites kids and adults to twist, wiggle, shake, hop…and smile! Reading this book...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond

Written by Brenda Woods
Biracial Violet seeks out the African-American grandmother she's never met. "Humor, hope and clear...
4th - 6th
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Zoe in Wonderland

Written by Brenda Woods
An introverted middle child must balance her daydreams and real life realities to find her place in...
5th - 7th
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Stickley Makes A Mistake!: A Frog's Guide to Trying Again

Written by Brenda S. Miles and PhD and Illustrated by Steve Mack
Stickley didn't like making mistakes. "Oh no!" he'd say, and he wouldn't try again. He wanted to be...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bowwow Powwow

Written by Brenda J. Child and Illustrated by Jonathan Thunder
Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Saint Louis Armstrong Beach

Written by Brenda Woods

A boy, a dog, and New Orleans' most famous storm—Hurricane Katrina.

Saint is a boy with confidence...

5th - 6th
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REI Center: K-2
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Wild About Reading (English)

Extend reading and learning fun after a trip to the zoo with these activity ideas
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STEM Exploration Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades PK-2.

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STEM Exploration Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades 3-5.

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