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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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Black is a Rainbow Color

Written by Angela Joy and Illustrated by Akua Holmes
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala

Written by Meenal Patel
Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Atariba and Niguayona: A Story from the Taino People of Puerto Rico (Tales of the Americas) (English & Spanish edition)

Written by Harriet Rohmer & Jesus Guerrero Rea and Illustrated by Consuelo Mendez Castillo

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

2nd - 5th
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A Home for Bird

Written by Philip C. Stead and Illustrated by Phillip C. Stead
While out foraging for interesting things, Vernon the toad finds a new friend - a small blue bird...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Golden Girls of Rio

Written by Nikkolas Smith
The Golden Girls of Rio is the story of how a group of very different little sporty girls—from...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Get Ready to Code: Building a Website (A True Book)

Written by Alexa Kurzius

A True Book: Get Ready to Code series allows readers to discover the power of computer programming...

3rd - 5th

Unique Characters Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books with unique characters for grades 3-5.

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10 Fascinating Facts About Toys (Rookie Star: Fact Finder)

Written by Jessica Cohn

Did you know that Silly Putty was the first toy to go to the Moon?

Did you know that Lego makes more...

1st - 3rd
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Malala Yousafzai (A True Book: Biographies)

Written by Robin S. Doak
As the blog gained popularity and Yousafzai became famous, she faced opposition from religious...
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Extreme Science Careers (A True Book™)

Written by Ann O. Squire

Many people believe that careers in science are difficult, dull, and boring. However, this is far...

3rd - 5th
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A True Book™—Guides to Life: Cyberbullying

Written by Lucia Raatma
This book examines the many different types of cyberbullying, from posting unflattering photos...
3rd - 5th
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Steve Jobs (A True Book™—Biographies)

Written by Joshua Gregory

In the late 1970s, Steve Jobs and his partner, Steve Wozniak, founded a company called Apple...

3rd - 5th
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Oceanography: The Study of Oceans (A True Book™—Earth Science)

Written by Susan H. Gray

Discover how the ocean changes as it goes deeper, how deep sea animals survive in harsh environments...

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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Sports: Let's Talk Baseball

Written by Janice Behrens
These early readers bring young athletes and fans face to face with their favorite sport!
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A True Book™—Dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Written by Elaine Landau
True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging...
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Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers: Duke Ellington

Written by Mike Venezia
The perfect introduction to great composers, both modern and classical, featuring illustrations...
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Our Earth: Helping Out (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Conservation)

Written by Peggy Hock
These lively nonfiction readers feature full-color photographs and simple text, arranged into short...
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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Sports: Let's Talk Riding

Written by Janice Behrens
These early readers bring young atheletes and fans face to face with their favorite sport!
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Scholastic News Readers™—Planets: Jupiter

Written by Christine Taylor-Butler
Young readers' minds jump off these pages into outer space, exploring the planets in our solar...
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Scholastic News Readers™—Planets: Mars

Written by Melanie Chrismer
Young readers' minds jump off these pages into outer space, exploring the planets in our solar...
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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Space Science: Comets

Written by Melanie Chrismer
Young readers will be thrilled by these fact-filled journeys to outer space, complete with Word...
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Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers—Sports: Let's Talk Basketball

Written by Amanda Miller
These early readers bring young athletes and fans face to face with their favorite sport!
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Scholastic News Readers™—Planets: Saturn

Written by Christine Taylor-Butler
Young readers' minds jump off these pages into outer space, exploring the planets in our solar...
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