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Letters From Summer Camp: Diary #3

Written by Linda Rey
My first camp experience just might be my last! When a major mix up sends me, nerdy girl extraordinaire, to a residential sports camp for Olympic hopefuls instead of science camp, I know anything that can go wrong, will. My only hope is to suck it up and try not to mess anything up.
3rd - 8th
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When the Storm Comes

Written by Linda Ashman and Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

What do you do when the clouds roll in,
When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?

When...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris is a story about perseverance, community, and the ancient Mayan art of weaving.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

Written by Linda Skeers and Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Mary Anning loved scouring the beach near her home in England for shells and fossils. She fearlessly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What Is A Friend?

Written by Sylvia Vardell & Janet Wong

To learn to be a good friend, kids need models of friendship. The 41 poems in this book guide us in...

3rd - 7th
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Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World

Written by John Francis and Illustrated by Josy Bloggs

Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the...

3rd - 7th
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Sisters in Science: Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of Sisterhood

Written by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Illustrated by Anna And Elena Balbusso

Marie Curie has long been a well-known name around the world. Though Marie made extraordinary...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Don’t Turn Out the Lights: A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Written by R.L. Stine

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by...

3rd - 7th
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The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another...

3rd - 7th
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Nya's Long Walk: A Step at a Time

Written by Linda Sue Park and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Young Nya takes little sister Akeer along on the two-hour walk to fetch water for the family. But...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Written by Linda Williams
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Eight Days Gone

Written by Linda McReynolds and Illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
The author uses descriptive words and rhyme to recount the first trip to the moon by three brave...
K - 3rd
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Storm Warning ( 39 Clues #09 )

Written by Linda Sue Park
Amy and Dan know the man in black has tried to kill them. They know he's a Madrigal, the most...
3rd - 7th
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10 Trim-the-Three'ers: A Holiday Counting Book

Written by Janet Schulman and Illustrated by Linda Davick

1 shiny golden star at the very tip top.
2 strings of flashing lights that just won't stop.

 
Count...

Pre-K - K
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Rookie Read-About® Science—Physical Science: Looking Through a Microscope

Written by Linda Bullock
Rookie Read-About® Science brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color...
1st - 2nd
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Rookie Read-About® Science—Physical Science: You Can Use a Balance

Written by Linda Bullock
Rookie Read-About® Science brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color...
1st - 2nd
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Rookie Read-About® Science—Physical Science: Looking Through a Telescope

Written by Linda Bullock
Rookie Read-About® Science brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color...
1st - 2nd
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Helping

Written by Linda Johns
Do you like to help? How do you help?
Pre-K - Pre-K
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Wonderful Worms

Written by Linda Glaser
An excellent explanation of the vital role that earthworms play in the planet's ecosystem Includes...
Pre-K - 1st
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Rattlesnakes (Amazing Snakes Discovery Library)

Written by Sherie Bargar and Illustrated by Linda Johnson
Learn about the world's most feared and amazing reptiles-snakes! Some snakes kill by constricting...
K - 2nd
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This Land is Our Land: A History of American Immigration

Written by Linda Barrett Osborne
American attitudes toward immigrants are paradoxical. On the one hand, we see our country as a haven...
7th - 12th
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Big Friends

Written by Sarah and Linda and Illustrated by Davies
Birt and Etho are best friends. Together they play outside in big cardboard boxes. Sometimes they're...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding

Written by Linda Liukas
Ruby is a small problem solver with a big imagination. Through her adventures, kids will are...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bee-Bim Bop!

Written by Linda Sue Park and Illustrated by Ho Baek Lee

Bee-bim bop (the name translates as “mix-mix rice”) is a traditional Korean dish of rice topped, and...

Pre-K - 2nd

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