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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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Life in a Stream

Written by Carol Lindeen
A look at the plants and animals living in and around a stream. These include insects, fish, and...
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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Teammates

Written by Peter Golenbock and Illustrated by Paul Bacon
Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1940s, becoming the first African American on a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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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 Fruit is a Suitcase for Seeds

Written by Jean Richards and Illustrated by Anca Hariton
Fruits come in many shapes and sizes and are very important to plants. One of their jobs is to...
K - 3rd
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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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Face to Face with Wolves (National Geographic)

Written by Jim Brandenburg and Judy Brandenburg
A look at different kinds of wolves with compelling photographs by Jim Brandenburg. See lone wolves...
3rd - 5th
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Flowers

Written by Vijaya Khisty Bodach
What exactly is a flower and why it is important? With beautiful photographs, this book identifies...
Pre-K - 3rd
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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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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

Written by Malala Yousafzai and Patricia McCormick
On October 9th, 2012 young Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban while riding a bus home from...
8th - 11th
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Life in a Pond

Written by Carol Lindeen
An introduction to the plants and animals that live in a pond. Complete with text and photographs...
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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Shades of People

Written by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. Kelly
A book of photographs for young readers illustrating the different skin colors people have. The book...
Pre-K - 1st
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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...
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