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The Carey Family #12

For the reader fascinated by how technology changes history, this meticulously detailed novel explores the transition fr

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World-Changing Inventions

The First Airplanes

Megan Cooley Peterson

For the child who marvels at every plane in the sky, this book explores how humans first achieved flight through perseve

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Super Science Lab

Bright Ideas: 20 Great Science Experiments

Richard Hammond

For the curious child who loves to take things apart, these 20 hands-on projects turn your kitchen into a high-energy ph

Ages 7–11

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Films and Special Effects

For the curious child who wonders how movie monsters are made or how actors survive dangerous stunts. This guide reveals

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Community Helper Mysteries

Whose Tools Are These?

Amanda Doering Tourville

For the curious child who loves to ask why and how things work: this interactive riddle book explores community helpers

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The Shrinking Setback

For the child who feels overwhelmed when things go wrong. Leo must stay calm and use his problem-solving skills when his

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Absolute Zeros #1

Greg Smith, Michael Tanner

For the child feeling the weight of high expectations or the need to save something they love while finding their own pl

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Anatomy of a Flood

Terri Dougherty

For the curious student seeking to understand the science behind rising waters, this visual guide explains how floods fo

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The Book of Daring Experiments #2

The Book of Perfectly Perilous Math

For the student who asks when they will ever use math in the real world, these life-or-death puzzles turn complex formul

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Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima

Deirdre Langeland

For the curious middle grader wanting to understand how science, nature, and human decisions collide during one of Japan

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The LEGO Movie 2: DK Readers #1

Emmet to the Rescue

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to try reading alone, featuring familiar heroes who show that even the mos

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Our Choice How We Can Solve the Climate Crisis

For the young activist feeling overwhelmed by environmental news, this guide provides clear solutions and empowering too

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Math Concepts #3

Shapes: Discovering Flats and Solids

For the curious learner ready to spot geometry in their own backyard, this book turns everyday objects into a fun lesson

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The Washington Monument Myths, Legends, and Facts

Robert David Murray

For the curious student who loves uncovering the truth behind history: this guide helps young readers separate tall tale

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My Terrific Digger Book

For the construction-obsessed toddler who wants to see how big machines work. This interactive book uses pull-tabs and p

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For the child who loves their local library, this story follows a group of animal friends who refuse to let their favori

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Amazing Science: Pirate Science Experiments

Captain Kidd's Crew Experiments with Sinking and Floating

For the curious learner who wonders why heavy ships stay afloat while tiny pebbles sink, this pirate adventure makes phy

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My World of Science

For the curious child who asks how everything works, from the muscles in their arms to why a ball falls when dropped.

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For the teenager grappling with their family history and who they are meant to be. This steampunk journey explores findi

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Usborne Beginners

For the child fascinated by how big machines work and the history of armored vehicles. Perfect for young history buffs a

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Discover Magnets

For the curious learner who wonders why some things stick together and others don't, this comic-style guide explains the

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The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort

For the child curious about how their great-grandmothers helped win a war. Discover the diverse women who stepped into f

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American Biography

The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin

For the child who wonders what they can become, this lively biography shows how one person's curiosity can lead to a lif

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How Things Work

Planes, Gliders, Helicopters, and Other Flying Machines

For the curious child who stares at the sky wondering how heavy metal planes stay in the air. A hands-on guide to the me

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