Resources
Fairy Science by Ashley Spires
When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped–including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem–and its solution! Whether you believe in fairy magic or the power of science, you will be charmed by Esther, the budding fairy scientist.
Read MoreLos SuperHeroes Estan en Todas Partes by Kamala Hariss (author) and Mechal Renee Roe (illustrator)
Antes de que Kamala Harris se convirtiera en abogada, senadora y vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, fue una niña a la que le encantaban los superhéroes. Y cuando los buscaba a su alrededor, ¡se sorprendía al encontrarlos en todas partes! Los había en su familia, entre sus amigos, incluso en su misma calle; los superhéroes estaban…
Read MoreThe Worm Family Has its Picture Taken by Jennifer Frank & David Ezra Stein
Emma is excited for her worm family to have their portrait taken. But when she sees her other friends’ portraits, she gets discouraged. We had the most beautiful smiles, Ellie the Chipmunk squeals. Abigail the Cat meows, I looked gorgeous with my big poufy hair. The worm family doesn’t have teeth…how will they show their…
Read MoreRosa y el Experimento del Gran Girasol / Rosa’s Big Sunflower Experiment by Jessica Spanyol
Rosa’s group of friends want to learn all about growing their own sunflowers! The book covers each step, from planting the seed to examining the mini beasts the fully-grown flowers attract. It provides plenty of examples for ways children can practice purposeful writing, as well as inspiring a lifelong interest in STEM subjects.
Read MoreA Snake Falls To Earth by Darcie Little Badger
Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She’s always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories. Oli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he’s been cast from home. He’s found a new one on the banks of the bottomless…
Read MoreSofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty (author) and David Roberts (illustrator)
Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trash more. Then she gets an idea–the town can turn…
Read MoreWhats in Your Pocket? : Collecting Natures Treasures by Heather L. Montgomery (author) and Maribel Lechuga (illustrator)
When you find something strange and wonderful, do you put it in your pocket? Meet nine scientists who, as kids, explored the great outdoors and collected treasures: seedpods, fossils, worms, and more. Observing, sorting, and classifying their finds taught these kids scientific skills–and sometimes led to groundbreaking discoveries. Author Heather Montgomery has all the science…
Read MoreLook What I Found In the Woods by Moria Butterfield (author) and Jesus Verona (illustrator)
Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk through the woods! Set off on an outdoor adventure and find natural treasures, from prickly pine cones to swirly snails’ shells, then learn more about the plants and creatures of the forest in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.
Read MoreLa Selva de Zonia by Juana Martinez-Neal
Zonia’s home is the Amazon rain forest, where it is always green and full of life. Every morning, the rain forest calls to Zonia, and every morning she answers. She visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater, and runs with the speedy jaguar. But one morning, the rain forest calls to her in a…
Read MoreNot My Girl by Christy Jordan Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton (aurthors) and Gabrielle Grimard (illustrator)
Margaret can’t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by evocative illustrations, Not My Girl makes the original, award-winning memoir, A Stranger at Home, accessible to younger children. It is also a sequel to the picture book When I…
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