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Dear Vampire

Written by Nancy Kelly Allen and Illustrated by John Babcock

Discover that although vampires are often overlooked, they are always nearby! From kissing bugs to...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Penguins Ready to Go, Go, Go!

Written by Deborah Lee Rose

Children love Emperor penguins―they’re so waddly and their chicks are so fluffy. In Penguins Ready...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Computer Programmer (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Computer programmers code new apps, games, and more! This low-level title explores the jobs of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Climate Scientist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Botanist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Botanists are scientists who study plants. They look at how plants grow best and how people can use...

K - 2nd
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Astronomer (Careers in Stem: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track...

K - 2nd
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Architect (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Architects design houses, bridges, and more. They make buildings beautiful and safe! But what...

K - 2nd
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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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Plant the Tiny Seed

Written and Illustrated by Christie Matheson

How do you make a garden grow? In this book you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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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Nature Did It First: Engineering Through Biomimicry

Written by Karen Ansberry and Illustrated by Jennifer DiRubbio

Nature does it best...and did it first! Explore the ways we have looked to nature for brilliant new...

K - 5th
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If You Lived Here

Written and Illustrated by Giles LaRoche
This book explores typical houses from different time periods and different countries around the...
1st - 4th
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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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Scientists Get Dressed

Written by Deborah Lee Rose
Kids of all ages love to role play through dress up. Through the unique lens of what scientists wear...
K - 3rd
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Look I'm an Engineer

Written by DK Children
Perfect for kids ages 3-6, this early learning children's book will excite little ones by revealing...
Pre-K - 1st
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Trees to Paper (Welcome Books™—How Things Are Made)

Written by Inez Snyder
Color photographs and simple text give a brief overview of the paper-making process. Series...
K - 2nd
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Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
K - 2nd
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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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