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Written by Jules Howard, Illustrated by Chervelle Fryer The human skeleton is amazing, but have you ever wondered about why skeletons are different for every living creature? Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom briefly covers different aspects of a skeleton. This includes jaws, digging, grasping, holding weight, jumping, gliding, running, and swimming. Each …
A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan Written by Amy Alznauer, Illustrated by Daniel Miyares
Who Did It First? (Volume 2) Written by Jay Leslie, Illustrated by Nneka Myers
Written by Pamela Hickman, Illustrated by Carolyn Gavin Surprisingly, I quite often have students ask me for a book on plants and flowers. I have had a hard time finding suitable books that are both informative and easy to read. I think this book checks those boxes. It is simply laid out with large titles, …
Written and Illustrated by David Roberts Cleverly illustrated and concisely written, this nonfiction book about the fight for the female vote is a timely offering as we celebrate the U.S. constitutional amendment that was ratified 100 years ago and gave women the right to vote. This book shares the history of the suffrage movement not …
Written by Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Michele Wood
How a Predator Restored an Ecosystem Written by Jude Isabella, Illustrated by Kim Smith
A Year in the World’s Largest Biome Written by L. E. Carmichael, Illustrated by Josée Bisaillon
The Story of the First Women’s Cross-Country Road Trip Written by Sarah Glenn Marsh, Illustrated by Gilbert Ford
