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Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing

Written by Dean Robbins and Illustrated by Lucy Knisley

A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Leaf Detective: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Leaf Detective: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Leaf Detective: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Curious George Goes to an Ice Cream Shop

Written by Margaret Rey & H.A. Rey

There are so many colorful, delicious flavors of ice cream in Mr. Herb's store. Which should George...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Curious George and the Pizza

Written by Margaret Rey & H.A. Rey

Curious George is up to his elbows in dough and trouble as he tries his hand at making pizza. Tony...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Noodle and the No Bones Day

Written by Jonathan Graziano and Illustrated by Dan Tavis

Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Leaf Detective: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading. 

The Leaf Detective: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

Written by Heather Lang and Illustrated by Jana Christy

This picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called...

2nd - 5th
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Not My Girl

Written by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard

Margaret can’t wait to see her family, but her homecoming is not what she expected. Based on the...

K - 2nd
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There Goes Patti McGee

Written by Mary Margaret Nienow

Tootie Nienow and Erika Medina's There Goes Patti McGee! is an uplifting picture book biography of...

1st - 2nd
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A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard

Written by Julia Lyon and Illustrated by Alexandra Bye
Pre-K - 3rd
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How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?

Written by Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Mr. Tiffin's classroom is studying pumpkins. Learn about skip-counting and estimation through the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Big, Brown Pot

Written by Margaret Mahy
On the way in his little red car to share a big pot of stew with his friend, Mr. Winkle is unaware...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Five True Stories: Five True Horse Stories

Written by Margaret Davidson
For every young horse lover, each of these short but true stories about this beautiful animal will...
2nd - 3rd
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Five True Stories: Five True Dog Stories

Written by Margaret Davidson
Fascinating—and true—stories of real dogs, including Dox, the world's greatest canine detective, and...
2nd - 4th
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Clementine: Clementine

Written by Sara Pennypacker and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
Clementine is having a very bad week. She's sent to the principal for cutting Margaret's hair. Then...
2nd - 5th
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Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books For The Blind

Written by Davidson and Margaret and Illustrated by Janet Compere
An interesting and thoughtworthy story about the invention of of the braille writing system and the...
2nd - 5th
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No Roses for Harry

Written by Gene Zion and Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Harry is the not-too-happy recipient of a handmade sweater, and what makes matters worse is that it...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Harry the Dirty Dog

Written by Gene Zion and Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Harry hates baths, so when he gets very dirty, he runs away to avoid a bath. How will his owners get...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions

Written by Margaret Musgrove and Illustrated by Diane Dillon
This book takes readers through the alphabet of African cultures, depicting peoples from various...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Runaway Bunny

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Clement Hurd
A bunny decides to run away and imagines that he turns into a fish, a rock, a crocus, a sailboat...
Pre-K - 3rd

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