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From Tadpole to Frog

Written by Wendy Pfeffer and Illustrated by Holly Keller
This book uses simple and colorful drawings to describe the impressive physical transformation a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Do Birds Find Their Way?

Written by Roma Gans and Illustrated by Paul Mirocha
Many birds travel thousands of miles every year to escape the winter cold and then return in the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Mary McLeod Bethune

Written by Eloise Greenfield and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
An illustrated biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of former slaves who wanted nothing...
1st - 5th
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Monarch Butterfly

Written and Illustrated by Gail Gibbons
This book beautifully illustrates the metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, from egg to...
K - 3rd
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Sunshine Makes the Seasons

Written by Franklyn Branley and Illustrated by Michael Rex
This book uses colorful illustrations to explain the relationship between the Sun and seasonal...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Freedom and Equality

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Craig Orback
A biography of Susan B. Anthony who worked with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the struggle to win women...
K - 4th
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The Honey Makers

Written and Illustrated by Gail Gibbons
Explore how bees make their nectar. Then, find out how beekeepers collect honey without harming the...
K - 3rd
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The Reasons for Seasons

Written and Illustrated by Gail Gibbons
This book explains how the seasonal changes depend on the Earth’s position.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Ruby Bridges

Written by Robert Coles and Illustrated by George Ford
The story of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to attend an all-white school in New...
Pre-K - 3rd
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15543

What Happens to a Hamburger?

Written by Paul Showers and Illustrated by Edward Miller
This book explains to children what happens to food after it goes in your mouth. lt follows the...
K - 4th
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A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams

Written by Jen Bryant
A picture biography of William Carlos Williams, the poet from Paterson, New Jersey. Inspired by the...
2nd - 5th
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Forest Bright, Forest Night

Written by Jennifer Ward and Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly
The forest is alive with animals—in the day and night. Children discover which animals fall into...
Pre-K - K
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How a Plant Grows

Written by Bobbie Kalman
With vivid photographs, this book explains the life cycle of plants. It explores their beginnings...
Pre-K - 3rd
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My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness

Written by Pat Thomas and Illustrated by Lesley Harker
This book uses simple words and clear illustrations to introduce young children to the human body...
Pre-K - 2nd
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My Five Senses

Written and Illustrated by Aliki
A book about the senses for young scientists. In simple language and with accompanying illustrations...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Plant Secrets

Written by Emily Goodman and Illustrated by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes
There are many different kinds of plants, yet they all go through the same stages. They all begin...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Greg Couch
A picture biography of Philo Farnsworth, the boy genius who invented television. Building on his...
1st - 4th
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An Egg Is Quiet

Written by Dianna Hutts Aston and Illustrated by Sylvia Long
An informative look at all kinds of eggs: small hummingbird eggs, huge ostrich eggs, frog eggs, and...
K - 3rd
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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?

Written by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page and Illustrated by Robin Page
An interactive guessing game exploring what animals can do with their eyes, ears, nose, and even...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
The story of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader who fought for the rights of migrant farmworkers...
Pre-K - 5th
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Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life

Written by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm and Illustrated by Molly Bang
A simple but effective book that lays the groundwork for student understanding of how sunlight is...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks

Written by Joanna Cole and Illustrated by Bruce Degen
This first book in the Magic School bus series introduces Miss Frizzle and many of the children that...
Pre-K - 5th
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Through My Eyes

Written by Ruby Bridges
The autobiography of Ruby Bridges, who recounts what happened in November of 1960, when she became...
3rd - 7th
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100th Day of School

Written by Reagan Miller
The 100th day of school is one of the most celebrated days of the entire school year - next to the...
K - 4th

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