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Windmills (How It Works)

Written by Charlotte Hunter

How do windmills harness wind power to create electricity? Engineering makes it possible! Learn how...

1st - 3rd
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Sydney & Simon: Go Green!

Written by Paul A. Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Last we saw them, Sydney & Simon used science, technology, engineering, arts, and math skills to...

1st - 4th
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The Internet (Inventions that Changed the World)

Written by Sara Green

The Internet has changed the way more than half the worldÕs population communicates and accesses...

3rd - 7th
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Virtual Reality Gaming (Ready, Set, Game!)

Written by Betsy Rathburn

Time to step into a new world! When you strap on a virtual reality headset, it will feel like you...

4th - 6th
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Medical Robots (World of Robots)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

No surgeon can boast the steady hands of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting...

3rd - 8th
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Little Kids First Big Book of Science (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kathleen Zoehfeld

Make sure kids' first experience of the wonders of science is a thrilling eye-opener with this fun...

Pre-K - 1st
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Quest to Digest

Written by Mary Corcoran
A playful picture book that introduces STEAM readers to the science of the human digestive system...
3rd - 5th
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Little Kids First Big Book of Animals (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes

An informational text with colorful pictures and fun facts about a variety of animals. It can be...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum

Written and Illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
It's the 1920s and the Fleer Corporation is trying to create a new kind of gum, but they aren’t...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth

Written by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm
The sun tells of its important role in the water cycle and asks for help in keeping Earth’s water...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Busy Body Book: A Kid's Guide to Fitness

Written and Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

Learn all about the parts that make up our bodies—and how important it is to keep them busy. Readers...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Extreme Science Careers (A True Book™)

Written by Ann O. Squire

Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far...

3rd - 5th
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Rays of Light (Investigators)

Written by Janine Scott

The Investigators series is a unique set of nonfiction books and instructional materials that...

K - 3rd
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Turn on the Light, Thomas Edison (Before I Made History)

Written by Connie & Peter Roop

Thomas Edison did his first experiment with goose eggs at age two. When he was thirteen years old...

K - 3rd
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Robots (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Melissa Stewart
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this...
1st - 3rd
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Volcanoes (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Anne Schreiber
The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of...
1st - 3rd
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Look I’m a Cook

Written by DK
Look I'm a Cook is bursting with tasty ideas and fun hands-on learning experiences that will get...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Look I’m a Scientist

Written by DK
Look I'm a Scientist is bursting with fun hands-on learning experiences that will get children...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Weird But True! 4: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. In this 4th...
3rd - 7th
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Experiments With Solids, Liquids, And Gases

Written by Christine Taylor-Butler
Introduce young scientists to the three states of matter with included simple experiments to...
3rd - 5th
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The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs In Computer Technology

Written by Marne Ventura
Computer technology is everywhere in the modern age. Explore 12 of the most influential turning...
3rd - 5th
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Weird But True! 2: 300 Outrageous Facts

Written by National Geographic Kids and Illustrated by Jonathan Halling
National Geographic compiled 300 more of the wackiest facts on the natural world. From meteorites to...
3rd - 7th
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Bugs Are Insects

Written by Anne Rockwell and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Is a bug an insect? Is an insect a bug? Is a butterfly an insect or a bug? This book contains the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chirping Crickets

Written by Melvin Berger and Illustrated by Megan Lloyd
The chirping sound you hear on summer nights is most likely crickets. This book explores how and why...
Pre-K - 3rd

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