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Way to Grow! Gardening: Planting

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Planting, early fluent readers learn how to begin a garden. Vibrant, full-color photos and...
2nd - 5th
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Way to Grow! Gardening: Vegetables

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Vegetables, early fluent readers learn how to plant and care for a vegetable garden. Vibrant...
2nd - 5th
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Being Grateful (Building Character)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Being Grateful, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can show thankfulness in...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Building Character: Being Honest

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Being Honest, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can practice truthfulness...
K - 4th
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Building Character: Being Responsible

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Being Responsible, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can practice...
K - 3rd
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20552

Building Character: Resisting Bullying

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Resisting Bullying, beginning readers will learn concrete strategies to help them stop different...
K - 3rd
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20555

Building Character: Showing Perseverance

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Showing Perseverance, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be strong in spite...
K - 3rd
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20556

Different Abilities (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Abilities, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...
K - 3rd
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20557

Different Appearances (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Appearances, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...
K - 4th
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20558

Different Cultures (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Different Cultures, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the many...
K - 3rd
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Holi (Festivals)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Holi, early readers will learn about this Hindu festival and the ways people celebrate it...
K - 3rd
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Lantern Festival (Festivals)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Lantern Festival, early readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people celebrate it. This book explains how it is celebrated, including making lanterns, wearing the color red, and eating tangyuan.
K - 4th
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Mardi Gras (Festivals)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Mardi Gras, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate...
Pre-K - 2nd
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20553

Showing Generosity (Building Character)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In Showing Generosity, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be generous in their...
K - 3rd
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20554

Showing Kindness (Building Character)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford

In Showing Kindness (Building Character), beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can...

K - 3rd
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St. Patrick's Day (Festivals)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford
In St. Patrick's Day (Festivals), early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways...
K - 3rd
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20488

Tropical Rain Forest (Soar To Success)

Written by Sayre and April Pully
Butterflies flutter. Snakes slither. Jaguars prowl. Tiny monkeys called marmosets snooze. Welcome to...
K - 2nd
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20426

Lise Meitner: Had the Right Vision about Nuclear Fission ( Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists )

Written and Illustrated by Mike Venezia
These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for...
1st - 4th
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I Don't Know If I Want a Puppy: A True Story of Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
It seems like all boys want a puppy. But not Ethan! He's happy playing with his cars. His older...
Pre-K - 3rd
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I Want to Be Like Poppin' Joe: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination 

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Dylan has an awesome friend. His friend, Poppin' Joe pops and sells popcorn. Poppin' Joe has a very...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Kaitlyn Wants to See Ducks: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Kaitlyn loves ducks. Her family loves all the animals. Seeing those apes and lions and elephants and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Marco and I Want to Play Ball: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who's going to hit the ball farther? Who's going to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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OE Wants It to Be Friday: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
OE is counting down the days until Friday. It's her favorite day of the week. Each day she has fun...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Waylen Wants to Jam: A True Story Promoting Inclusion and Self-Determination

Written by Jo Meserver Mach and Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier and Illustrated by Mary Birdsell (Photographer)
Playing the drum is so much fun. Waylen could do that all day long. But learning to be on a drumline...
Pre-K - 3rd

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