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Diwali (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Trudi Strain Trueit

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers to Diwali. Colorful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding

Written by Karina Nicole González and Illustrated by Krystal Quiles

A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ruby Bridges (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Simone T. Ribke

Meet Ruby Bridges!

Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as...

K - 2nd
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Maddi's Fridge

Written by Lois Brandt and Illustrated by Vin Vogel

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger

Best...

K - 4th
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Sugar in Milk

Written by Thrity Umrigar and Illustrated by Khoa Le
When I first came to this country, I felt so alone.

A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Salma the Syrian Chef

Written by Danny Ramadan and Illustrated by Anna Bron
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and...
Pre-K - 2nd
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Ant and the Grasshopper

Written by Rebecca Emberley and Illustrated by Ed Emberley
While hard at work on her chores, an ant hears the wonderful clickety click chirrup of music coming...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Malala Yousafzai (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Jodie Shepherd

Meet Malala Yousafzai!

When she was growing up in Pakistan, girls were not allowed to go to school...

K - 2nd
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Election Day (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Patricia J. Murphy
This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Groundhog Day (Rookie Read-About® Holidays)

Written by Lisa M. Herrington
This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to the...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Moon (Rookie Read-About® Science—Space Science)

Written by Carmen Bredeson

This book introduces young readers to the Moon. Colorful photos and simple text encourage children...

K - 2nd
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George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Dana Meachen Rau

George Washington Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientist and used his knowledge to...

K - 2nd
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Thomas Jefferson (Rookie Biographies)

Written by Simone T. Ribke
Thomas Jefferson was our nation's third president, but his contributions to the United States...
K - 2nd
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A Day With Police Officers (Rookie Read-About Community)

Written by Jodie Shepherd
The Rookie Read-About® series brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full...
K - 3rd
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George Washington (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Wil Mara
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
K - 2nd
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How Do You Know It's Winter? (Rookie Read-About® Science—Weather and Seasons)

Written by Lisa M. Herrington
How Do You Know It's Winter? Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact...
Pre-K - 1st
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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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Rookie Read-About Science—Animals: It's a Good Thing There Are Insects

Written by Allan Fowler
Rookie Read-About Science brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color...
K - 2nd
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So That's How the Moon Changes Shape (Rookie Read-About Science—Space Science)

Written by Allan Fowler

Discover why and how the moon changes shape throughout the month.

The natural world comes alive for...

K - 2nd
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Rookie Read-About Health: How Do Your Lungs Work?

Written by Don L. Curry
The Rookie Read-About series brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full...
K - 1st
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Save the Rain Forests (Rookie Read-About Science)

Written by Allan Fowler

This book discusses the need to conserve the rain forests because of their wealth of plant and...

K - 2nd

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