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The Tortilla Factory

Written by Gary Paulsen and Illustrated by Ruth Paulsen

Author Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life – from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Corn Is Maize: The Gift of the Indians

Written and Illustrated by Aliki

In this Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 book, award-winning author-illustrator Aliki tells the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Me and My Amazing Body

Written by Joan Sweeney and Illustrated by Ed Miller

What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Written by JoAnn Deak Ph.D. and Illustrated by Sarah Ackerley

Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Rain Forests (Nat Geo Kids: Explore My World)

Written by Marfe Ferguson Delano

Drip, drop. Rain falls softly on the forest canopy. You peer into the mist. What wild creatures...

Pre-K - 1st
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Transportation!: How People Get Around

Written by Gail Gibbons
From cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Hanukkah

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Jill Weber

Hanukkah is a wonderful time filled with games, food, family, and fun.

It's also the celebration of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Birdsong

Written and Illustrated by Julie Flett

When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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All the Way to the Top

Written by Annette Bay Pimentel and Illustrated by Nabi Ali

This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.

Jenni...

K - 4th
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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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The Skies Above My Eyes (Look Closer series)

Written by Charlotte Guillain and Illustrated by Yuval Zommer

Zoom past the technology that fills our skies, from helicopters, fighter jets, weather balloons, to...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Someone Builds the Dream

Written by Lisa Wheeler and Illustrated by Loren Long

All across this great big world, jobs are getting done
by many hands in many lands. It takes much...

K - 3rd
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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed A Neighborhood

Written by Tony Hillery and Illustrated by Jessie Hartland

Discover the incredible true story of Harlem Grown, a lush garden in New York City that grew out of...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Are Trees Alive?

Written by Debbie S. Miller and Illustrated by Stacey Schuett

"Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They don't have noses."

And so begins a conversation between...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Your Skin Holds You In (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Becky Baines

Did you know that Your Skin Holds You In? This intriguing title brings kids all the most interesting...

K - 3rd
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Family Pack

Written by Sandra Markle and Illustrated by Alan Marks
A real-life story of adaptation and survival...real-life story of a wolf and her pack.

Years ago...

Pre-K - 3rd
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A Picture Book of Cesar Chavez

Written by David A. Adler & Michael S. Adler and Illustrated by Marie Olofsdotter

This clear and concise biography with folksy illustrations details the amazing life of American...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Under the Snow

Written by Melissa Stewart and Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum
A cozy look at the amazing ways animals behave and interact with their environments on a snowy day...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Written by Jane Yolen & Heidi E. Y. Stemple and Illustrated by Anne-Sophie Lanquetin
Not all princesses dress in pink. Some play in bright red socks that stink, blue team jerseys that...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kathleen Zoehfeld

There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about...

Pre-K - 1st
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Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

Written by Philippe Cousteau & Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Meilo So

A triumphant story of environmental activism, community, and friendship: Acclaimed activist Philippe...

K - 3rd
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New Year's Day (Celebrations in My World)

Written by Lynn Peppas
From New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, people around the world have different customs to welcome in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Joey: The Story of Joe Biden

Written by Dr. Jill Biden and Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Amy June Bates
Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always...
Pre-K - 3rd

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