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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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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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Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas

The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.
4th - 7th
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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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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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Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans

Written by Jeff Gottesfeld and Illustrated by Matt Tavares
This story is told by an unnamed veteran. Through his eyes, readers feel the powerful emotions of the visit—from seeing the monuments up close to receiving heartfelt messages from friends and schoolchildren. The journey ends with a warm “welcome home,” something some veterans never got when they first returned from war.
2nd - 5th
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The Fearless and the Fallen

Written by Sarah Doran and Illustrated by Jennifer Harms (Illustrator) & Misty Black (Designer)
Ace and Gunner race from one display to the next, reading every sign they can find. Each stop teaches them something new about history and about the brave things U.S. troops have done.
K - 5th
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The Lemonade War

Written by Jacqueline Davies
For a whole hour, Evan poured lemonade. Cup after cup, pitcher after pitcher. Wow, he thought as he tipped out the last drops of his fourth pitcher, the world is really thirsty. And I’m the Lemonade King.
3rd - 7th
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Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock (Money Tales)

Written by Sheila Bair and Illustrated by Barry Gott
Rock and Brock are twins, but you’d never guess it—they’re as different as can be! One Saturday, their grandpa gives them a special challenge. For ten weeks in a row, he’ll hand each of them one dollar. But there’s a twist!
1st - 5th
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World at War, 1944 (Magic Tree House, Super Edition, #1)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to World War II, Europe is in trouble! It is June 1944 and the brother-and-sister team must go behind enemy lines and crack a code that could save a lot of lives.
2nd - 5th
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The Doughnut Club

Written by Kristina Rahim

Quinn loves her moms and her little brother, but sometimes she feels like she doesn’t quite fit in...

3rd - 7th
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Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
1st - 7th
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Written by Lisa Yee
Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.
3rd - 7th
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Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat All Around the World

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

2nd - 5th
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Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away

Written by Polly Faber and Illustrated by Klas Fahlén
Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. This picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!
2nd - 5th
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Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Fernanda Frick H.
Sam dreams of becoming a champion weightlifter and must balance big goals, hard work, and family expectations along the way.
3rd - 7th
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th
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Sama Crushes the Code

Written by Samaira Mehta and Illustrated by Jenny Alvarado
Sama loves coding and problem-solving, but she must learn to believe in her ideas when she joins a competitive Tech Club.
3rd - 7th
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America Celebrates: The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years

Written by Aubre Andrus
This book explores 250 years of American history through important people, places, and events that helped shape the country.
3rd - 7th
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Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America's biggest, brightest, and bravest!

Written by Clive Gifford and Illustrated by Paul Hammond
This book takes readers on a fun-filled road trip across the United States to discover amazing, unusual, and record-breaking facts from every state.
2nd - 5th

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