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Beautiful By Stacy McAnulty (author) and Joanne Leu Vriethoff (illustrator)
Every girl is unique, talented, and lovable. . . .Every girl is BEAUTIFUL. Much more than how one looks on the outside, true beauty is found in conquering challenges, showing kindness, and spreading contagious laughter. Beautiful girls are empowered and smart and strong!
Read MoreActive Assessment for Active Science: A Guide for Elementary School Teachers by George E. Hein and Sabra Price
Although there are several new books about alternate, authentic, or performance-based assessment, few focus on science assessment and provide practical information on developing, interpreting, and scoring these new alternatives to traditional tests. In addition, many school districts around the country are adopting hands-on science programs and are looking for guidance around assessment.
Read MoreEnergy Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It by Kathleen M. Reilly
Energy is a valuable resource that comes in many different forms. This book will help kids learn about the history and science of the world’s sources of energy, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Sidebars and fun trivia break up…
Read MoreIsh by Peter H. Reynolds
A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot. Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It¹s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single…
Read MoreSky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
The sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way. Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without…
Read MoreEllie, Engineer by Jackson Pearce
A charming, hilarious illustrated middle grade about a girl who is an engineer–no, not the kind on a train, the kind that builds things Perfect creative, STEM-powered fun for girls who have interests in how things work. Ellie is an engineer. With a tool belt strapped over her favorite skirt (who says you can’t wear…
Read MoreThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare by Shannon Half (author) and Dean Half (illustrator)
It’s mayhem at the science fair! A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black — but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help. Princess Magnolia is excited. Excited and nervous. She’s going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds and plants, and when she…
Read MoreTogether is Better by Simon Sinek (author) and Ethan M. Aldridge (illustrator)
Simon Sinek sparked a movement with his bestsellers START WITH WHY and LEADERS EAT LAST. Now this beautifully illustrated book will inspire more readers to ask for help, help others, and discover their own courage through a charming story about change. Life is a series of choices. Do we go left or right? Jump forward…
Read MoreThe Dot by PeterH. Reynolds
With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark — and follow where it takes us. Her teacher smiled. “Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in…
Read MoreTiny and the Big Dig by Sherri Duskey Rinker (author) and Matt Myers (illustrator)
A New York Times bestselling powerhouse team presents a doggie, a bone, and tons of determination to remind us that going for what you want brings ginormous surprises. Sniff Sniff-sniff I smell a bone. A bone that’s BIG.I’ll get it out, I’ll dig and dig.A big, BIG bone I know it’s there It will take work, but…
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