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Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Laura Marsh
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
K - 2nd
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Rays of Light (Investigators)

Written by Janine Scott

The Investigators series is a unique set of nonfiction books and instructional materials that...

K - 3rd
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Turn on the Light, Thomas Edison (Before I Made History)

Written by Connie & Peter Roop

Thomas Edison did his first experiment with goose eggs at age two. When he was thirteen years old...

K - 3rd
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Ellen Ochoa (Welcome Books)

Written by Pamela Walker

Readers are introduced to Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut.

This emergent-reader...

K - 2nd
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Chandra's Magic Light

Written by Theresa Heine and Illustrated by Judith Gueyfier

A heartwarming story set in Nepal of two resourceful sisters who bring the safety of solar-powered...

K - 3rd
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Cloud Chaser

Written by Anne-Fleur Drillon and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with...
K - 5th
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Dr. Potts, My Pets Have Spots!

Written by Rod Hull and Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
When Mr. Betts’s eight different pets develop spots, he takes them to the vet. Dr. Potts’s medicine...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Look & Learn: Caterpillar to Butterfly (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Catherine D. Hughes
Follow a monarch as it develops from a cute caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly in simple, age...
Pre-K - K
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The STEAM Team

Written by Lisa Burke
This bright and cheery illustrated book breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology...
K - 2nd
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Look I’m a Cook

Written by DK
Look I'm a Cook is bursting with tasty ideas and fun hands-on learning experiences that will get...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Look I’m a Scientist

Written by DK
Look I'm a Scientist is bursting with fun hands-on learning experiences that will get children...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts
Embark on an adventure of personal creativity and invention with fan favorite Rosie Revere! This...
K - 2nd
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Oscar And The Bird: A Book About Electricity

Written and Illustrated by Geoff Waring
What is electricty? What do we use it for and how do we make it? When Oscar finds a tractor in a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Oscar And The Snail: A Book About Things We Use

Written and Illustrated by Geoff Waring
Why do we use certain tools for certain tasks? When Oscar finds a nest of sticks and leaves he...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Official ScratchJr Book: Help Your Kids Learn to Code

Written by Marina Umaschi Bers and Mitchel Resnick
Learn all about Scratch, the wildly popular beginner computer programming language used by millions...
K - 4th
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Trout Are Made Of Trees

Written by April Pulley Sayre and Illustrated by Kate Endle
Two children and their dads learn all about the food web and how life in and around a stream is...
K - 3rd
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Truck

Written by Donald Crews
In this wordless picture book, a large, bright red trailer truck packed with tricycles moves through...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lets Find Out About Ice Cream

Written by Mary Ebeltoft Reid and Illustrated by John Williams
The process of making ice cream — from ingredients to packaging and delivery — is explained simply...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ten Apples Up On Top!

Written by Dr. Seuss and Illustrated by Roy Mc Kie
Three friends balance counting and fun in this silly Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss and illustrated by...
Pre-K - 2nd
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15548

Are You a Dragonfly?

Written by Judy Allen and Illustrated by Tudor Humphries
The beautiful gossamer-like wings of the dragonfly make them a compelling insect to draw and study...
K - 3rd
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Are You a Grasshopper?

Written by Judy Allen and Illustrated by Tudor Humphries
This book contains vivid illustrations of grasshoppers, describes a day in their life, and reveals...
K - 3rd
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Bugs Are Insects

Written by Anne Rockwell and Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Is a bug an insect? Is an insect a bug? Is a butterfly an insect or a bug? This book contains the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chirping Crickets

Written by Melvin Berger and Illustrated by Megan Lloyd
The chirping sound you hear on summer nights is most likely crickets. This book explores how and why...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Clara Caterpillar

Written by Pamela Duncan Edwards and Illustrated by Henry Cole
Shy Clara the cabbage caterpillar is reluctant to emerge from her egg. Once she does, she is greeted...
Pre-K - 1st

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