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We Go Slow

Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Illustrated by Aaron Becker
A child and caregiver take their time exploring their neighborhood, discovering the beauty and joy found in slowing down and paying attention.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Written by Megan Clendenan and Illustrated by Brittany Cicchese
Discover how the Svalbard Global Seed Vault protects seeds from around the world to help safeguard our food supply for the future.
K - 3rd
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Reaching Across the Sky: A Celebration of Bridges

Written and Illustrated by Christy Hale
Explore more than 100 bridges from around the world and discover how engineering connects people, places, and communities.
K - 5th
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Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera

Written by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Follow one worker honeybee from her emergence in the hive to her first flight in search of flowers.
1st - 4th
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Something, Someday

Written by Amanda Gorman and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
A hopeful story about how one small action can inspire others and grow into meaningful change.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Flora and the Jazzers

Written and Illustrated by Astrid Sheckels
Flora, a hardworking ferret with a love of music, dreams of attending a concert and discovers that her own voice may help make that dream come true.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dear Acorn (Love, Oak): Letter Poems to Friends

Written by Joyce Sidman and Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Explore the surprising connections between big and small things in nature through playful, poetic letters.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Bud Finds Her Gift

Written by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Illustrated by Naoko Stoop
When Bud watches people rushing around—busy with chores, busy with screens—she’s sure they must be doing very important things. And she wants to be part of it all.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin'

Written by Lizzo and Illustrated by Mark Pett
A girl finds her voice with the help of a smart and sassy flute in this charming and inspiring debut picture book from one of the world’s best-known and best-loved musical artists—the one and only Lizzo!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Desert Tough

Written by Katie Bonecutter
Every couple of years, eleven‑year‑old Diego has to pack up and start over because his dad is a U.S. Marine. Their newest move takes the family to Twentynine Palms, a quiet base in the hot, sandy California desert. With Radar, the family’s loyal dog, Diego works hard to adjust to his new home.
3rd - 8th
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How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A

Written and Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

Fancy a slice of cherry pie? Let's get started. . . . What, no bowl? No pie pan? No pot holders?

Join...

K - 3rd
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V is for Volunteer: A Tennessee Alphabet

Written by Michael Shoulders and Illustrated by Bruce Langton
Travel from A to Z through Tennessee to discover the state’s music, landmarks, natural wonders, famous people, and history.
1st - 3rd
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Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Dolly Parton: A Little Golden Book Biography

Written by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Monique Dong
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated entertainer, author, businesswoman, and literacy advocate.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Dolly Parton (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Daria Solak
This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who followed her dream of becoming a country music star and used her success to give back to others.
1st - 3rd
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Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small

Written by Dr. Jess Wade and Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón
A brilliant physicist—and first‑time picture‑book author—invites readers to explore the teeny‑tiny building blocks that make up everything in our world. Friendly, simple text and bright, stylish pictures explain atoms, elements, and other big science ideas.
K - 4th
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Artificial Intelligence (Cutting Edge Technology)

Written by Betsy Rathburn
Artificial intelligence is everywhere! It helps in our classrooms, in hospitals, and even inside the smartphones we carry around. But how does this smart technology actually work? Where did it come from? And what might it do in the future?
3rd - 7th
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Supa Nova: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Chanté Timothy
Nova is shocked when she learns how much plastic is hurting our planet—and that giant “trash islands” are floating in the ocean. Luckily, she has a super‑secret science lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA… or for SCIENCE!
2nd - 5th
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We are the Wright Brothers (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Orville and Wilbur Wright loved taking things apart and figuring out how they worked. Ever since...

K - 4th
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Fantastic Flora: The World’s Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants

Written by Ann McCallum Staats and Illustrated by Zoë Ingram
Ready to explore some super‑strange plants? Open this book and discover the amazing tricks plants use to survive!
3rd - 7th
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A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream

Written by Karen Nyberg & Ann McCallum Staats and Illustrated by Alida Massari
Dr. Karen Nyberg always dreamed of reaching the stars. And when she finally made it to space, she wanted to share the amazing view with everyone back on Earth. From far away, she thought our planet looked like a giant quilt made of different people, places, and colors. So she decided to use her sewing skills — in space!
Pre-K - 3rd
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You Belong in the Wild

Written by Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
Noa loves everything about nature. She watches wildlife shows, plays pretend with her stuffed animals, and shares cool animal facts with her mom. But when she looks at the people who work in nature, none of them seem to look like her.
Pre-K - 3rd
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How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Written by Dr. Sheila Kanani and Illustrated by Sol Linero
Do you think you have what it takes to be an astronaut, build a spaceship, or help run Mission Control? This book explores all kinds of amazing space jobs—from cooking meals for astronauts to designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we might live on someday.
2nd - 5th
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Swing!

Written and Illustrated by James Yang
A young girl loves playing tennis with her dad. She dreams of being just like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her thoughts feel like they’re bouncing all over the place—just like a tennis ball—and it’s hard for her to stay calm.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Written by Jeff Gottesfeld and Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This book explains how the unidentified soldiers came to rest at Arlington and how their fellow soldiers began keeping watch over them.
3rd - 6th

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