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Kati's tiny messengers : Dr. Katalin Karikó and the battle against COVID-19
Hoyt, Megan
Paper Book
From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartali's Bicycle comes the story of Katalin Karikó, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering development of the Covid-19 vaccine. Perfect for readers who love science, STEM,...
We go way back
Ben-Barak, Idan
Paper Book
From the author of kid-favorite Do Not Lick This Book comes an innovative, hilarious, and expansive picture book about the biggest question of all: What is life? It's not an easy question. Life is more than just one thing. Where did it start? Peer back in...
Invisible things
Miller, Andy J.
Paper Book
If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope? From the sound of a dog barking to the rainbow-MAGIC taste of a lollipop, from...
Do not lick this book* : *it's full of germs
Ben-Barak, Idan
Paper Book
In this interactive children's picture book, microbiologist Idan Ben-Barak and award-winning illustrator Julian Frost zoom in on the microscopic world found on everyday objects--and in our bodies--warning readers Do Not Lick This Book. Min is a microbe. She is small.
If Pluto was a pea
Prendergast, Gabrielle
Paper Book
Join two curious kids as they explore their backyard, and contemplate their place within our vast universe in this adorable picture book that's full of comparisons to help kids understand cosmic size. If Pluto was a pea... the Sun would be like a tent, Mercury...
Flower talk : how plants use color to communicate
Levine, Sara (Veterinarian)
Paper Book
Pssssst! Did you know plants can talk? It's true! Plants use the colors of their flowers to communicate with animals. But why animals? Because they help plants make seeds by moving pollen from one flower to another. Learn the secrets of flower talk from a narrator with an inside scoop! ...
I am a tornado
Beckmeyer, Drew
Paper Book
An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions. Tornado is on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns. Tornado is also angry, only...
Max Einstein : the genius experiment
Patterson, James
Paper Book
What Harry Potter did for magic, Max Einstein does for kids' imaginations! Max leads a group of kid geniuses in this #1 New York Times bestseller officially approved by the Albert Einstein archives. Max Einstein is not your typical genius. She ....
The bridge to Sharktooth Island : a Challenge Island STEAM adventure
Estroff, Sharon
Paper Book
For fans of The Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House, new friendships, mysterious forces, and an island adventure awaits in The Bridge to Sharktooth Island as you delve into the mechanics of bridge-building fun! "This story introduces three fifth graders forced...
Whiz kid
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans! Miles Lewis has been waiting forever to be part of a city-wide science competition. Now his dream is finally coming true, and he's even part of an all-star...
The friendship code
Deutsch, Stacia
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series ispublished in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code. Loops, variables, input/output-Lucy can't wait to get started with the new coding club at...
Nick and Tesla's solar-powered showdown : a mystery with sun-powered gadgets you can build yourself
Pflugfelder, Bob
Paper Book
Kid inventors Nick and Tesla Holt have outsmarted crooks, spies, and kidnappers. Now they have to crack their biggest mystery yet- Where the heck are their parents? To outwit the criminal mastermind who's holding their parents hostage, the twins will need all their brainpower, the help of their...
The nebula secret
Trueit, Trudi Strain
Paper Book
Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers. Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world's leading scientists...
Planets
Carney, Elizabeth
Paper Book
This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of...
Rocks and minerals
Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner.
Paper Book
From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists...
Volcanoes!
Schreiber, Anne.
Paper Book
The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne...
Weather
Rattini, Kristin Baird.
Paper Book
What causes thunder and lightning? How do different clouds form? What makes a tornado twist? Kids will discover the answers to these questions and more in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will discover what causes the weather they experience every day....
The magic school bus, lost in the solar system
Cole, Joanna.
Paper Book
On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system
Frank Einstein and the antimatter motor
Scieszka, Jon
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller "I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing." - Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid "Huge laughs and great science - the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend."...
Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
You loved the bestselling picture books starring Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck. Now you can follow The Questioneers' further adventures in brand-new chapter books! The first installment, Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, is a spirited story about the power of...
Happy paws
Fang, Vicky
Paper Book
Meet rock star Layla and her team of Bots!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will...
The secret of the skeleton key
Warner, Penny.
Paper Book
Using their code-breaking skills, four middle-schoolers solve the mystery of the eccentric man who draws stick figures on his second-floor bedroom window.
Code breaker, spy hunter : how Elizebeth Friedman changed the course of two world wars
Wallmark, Laurie
Paper Book
Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters,...
What a waste
French, Jess
Paper Book
In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This educational book will teach young...
From here to there : inventions that changed the way the world moves
Kirkfield, Vivian
Paper Book
* "These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go far." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water,...
How to hear the universe : Gaby González and the search for Einstein's ripples in space-time
Valdez, Patricia
Paper Book
Discover new realms of outer space in this picture book biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez,who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist and illustrated by an award-winning artist, this stunning picture book explores science, space, and...
Camera
Driscoll, Laura
Paper Book
EUREKA! Great things happen when science crosses history! Discover the all-true stories of your favorite inventions with this new multicultural STEM series that takes readers on a journey through time and around the world.A perfect choice for kids ages 4-8 who love to figure out how things work!...
Storms
Goin, Miriam.
Paper Book
Storms are SCARY! But it's cool to understand what's going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes...the facts and photos in this book will blow you away!
Classified : the secret career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee aerospace engineer
Sorell, Traci
Paper Book
An American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Picture Book Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her...
Great STEM projects : tried-and-true experiments for all budding scientists
Challoner, Jack
Paper Book
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths with this jam-packed collection of fun-filled experiments you can do at home. Get immersed in exciting STEM activities that will inspire every budding home scientist, technology fan, young engineer, and mathematician! 
Seven wonders beyond the solar system
Miller, Ron
Paper Book
From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them. People looked at distant stars and wondered what they were made of. They wondered whether any other places in the universe were like Earth. At first people used simple telescopes to study the solar system--the Sun and all the...
Flying machines : how the Wright brothers soared
Wilgus, Alison
Paper Book
A National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Books of 2017 Take to the skies with Flying Machines! Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of...
Solar system : our place in space
Mosco, Rosemary
Paper Book
With Science Comics, you can explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. In this volume, get up close and personal with Earth's nearest...
Rockets : defying gravity
Drozd, Anne
Paper Book
Blast off! Discover the history of rockets and their impact on the future with Anne and Jerzy Drozd in this volume of Science Comics, the action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a...
Plagues : the microscopic battlefield
Koch, Falynn
Paper Book
"This useful introduction to the topic of disease and immunity is recommended for graphic novel enthusiasts or as a companion text in science classes."--School Library Journal Writer/illustrator Falynn Koch's Science Comics: Plagues takes readers across the...
Chasing bats and tracking rats : urban ecology, community science, and how we share our cities
Guy, Cylita
Paper Book
Gripping narrative non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves cities can be surprisingly wild places--and why understanding urban nature matters. What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike?...

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