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Busy-Busy Little Chick

Written by Janice N. Harrington
Little Chick's mother is all cluck and no action. Mama knows her old nest isn't the cozy home she...
Pre-K - 1st
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In the Tall, Tall Grass

Written by Denise Fleming
If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what...
Pre-K - 3rd
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In the Small, Small Pond

Written by Denise Fleming
A child explores the wonders of the natural world in this rhyming, beautiful bright colored picture...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Stuff of Stars

Written by Marion Dane Bauer and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes
Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was . . . nothing. But then ....
Pre-K - 3rd
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Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Written by Kathi Appelt and Illustrated by Joy Fisher Hein
This book tells the story of Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady of the United States and a passionate...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids

Written by Gail Gibbons
From acorn to seedling, from root to fruit, from pin oak to cottonwood, a wealth of interesting...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Written by Joy Cowley and Illustrated by Nic Bishop
Nature In a tropical rain forest in Central America, a red-eyed tree frog spends the night looking...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Do You Know It's Fall? (Rookie Read-About® Science—Weather and Seasons)

Written by Lisa M. Herrington

How do you know its fall? What about the seasonal changes we feel and see?

Through vivid photos and...

Pre-K - 1st
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The Tortoise & the Hare

Written by Jerry Pinkney
This companion to the Caldecott Medal-winning The Lion & the Mouse is Jerry Pinkney's most stunning...
Pre-K - 3rd
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We're Going on a Nature Hunt

Written by Steve Metzger and Illustrated by Miki Sakamoto
When three friends take off on a lovely spring morning, they have no idea where the day will lead...
Pre-K - 1st
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Flower Garden

Written by Eve Bunting and Illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt

After the pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are purchased and dad and daughter take...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Let It Fall

Written and Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It is time to go apple...

Pre-K - 1st
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Dandelions: Stars in the Grass

Written by Mia Posada
Have you ever wanted to float on the soft, downy tufts of a dandelion blowing in the wind? In...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea

Written by Marianne Berkes and Illustrated by Jill Dubin
The great rivers of North America are teeming with life and on the pages of Over in a River―from...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Animal Boogie

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Chilly Penguin

Written and Illustrated by Constanze V. Kitzing
How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship...
Pre-K - K
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Driving my Tractor

Written by Jan Dobbins and Illustrated by David Sim
Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! A busy farmer picks...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Over in the Meadow

Written and Illustrated by Jill McDonald
Susan Reed's catchy adaptation of this traditional English song explores all kinds of creatures who...
Pre-K - 2nd
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In My Garden (National Geographic Kids Look & Learn)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
From planting seeds to watering them to watching seedlings grow, young readers are introduced to...
Pre-K - K
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Written by Stacy McAnulty and Illustrated by David Litchfield
"Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus Inside A Beehive

Written by Joanna Cole
When the Magic School Bus turns into a beehive, Ms. Frizzle's class learns firsthand about how...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How To Make An Apple Pie And See The World

Written and Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

Hitch a ride around the world to pick up every ingredient you need for an apple pie and learn all...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Egg To Robin

Written by Gilda Berger and Melvin Berger
This book teaches kids about birds and their lifecycle, specifically the robin.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Rookie Science: Life in a Pond

Written by Allan Fowler
From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from...
Pre-K - 2nd

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