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Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, Cece asks one of life’s most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out.This picture book is perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, and anyone who enjoys asking questions. Cece’s parents say she was born curious. She asks: Why? How? What if? When her teacher, Ms. Curie, assigns a science project, Cece knows just what to ask—do dogs eat vegetables? She teams up with her best friend, Isaac, and her dog, Einstein, to discover the answer. They investigate, research, collect data, and analyze, using Einstein as their case study. Their final conclusion is surprising, and a lot of fun! Illustrated by Vashti Harrison, whose Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is a New York Times bestseller and an NAACP Image Award winner. Cece Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea?, and for anyone who loves to learn.

“Smart girls, friendship, and fun: a winning combination.” —Kirkus“A wonderful book.” —School Library JournalCece loves science and adventure!In this STEM-themed Girls in Science picture book, Cece and her Adventure Girls troop use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems and earn their camping pin. Illustrated by New York Times–bestseller Vashti Harrison, Cece Loves Science and Adventure is perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and anyone who enjoys asking questions and figuring out how things work. Cece loves being an Adventure Girl almost as much as she loves science, which is why she can’t wait for her troop’s camping trip. Nature is full of science for Cece to explore!Along with her friends, her mom, and her dog, Einstein, Cece learns how to pitch a tent, set up a campsite, and document landmarks on the trail. Then thunder booms in the distance! Working together, the girls use meteorology and math to determine the location of the storm; engineering to build a shelter; and technology and math to calculate the length of the trek back to the campsite. After all that teamwork, Cece’s mom gives them an Adventure Girl surprise!Illustrated by Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of the New York Times–bestselling Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Cece Loves Science and Adventure is just right for curious kids and anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors. Includes a glossary.

“Smart girls, friendship, and fun: a winning combination.” —Kirkus“A wonderful book.” —School Library JournalCece loves science andadventure!In this STEM-themedGirls in Science picture book, Cece and her Adventure Girls troop use science,technology, engineering, and math to solve problems and earn their camping pin.Illustrated by New York Times–bestseller Vashti Harrison, CeceLoves Science and Adventure is perfect for fans of AdaTwist, Scientist and anyone who enjoys asking questions and figuringout how things work. Cece loves being anAdventure Girl almost as much as she loves science, which is why she can’t waitfor her troop’s camping trip. Nature is full of science for Cece to explore!Along with herfriends, her mom, and her dog, Einstein, Cece learns how to pitch a tent, setup a campsite, and document landmarks on the trail. Then thunder booms in thedistance! Working together, the girls use meteorology and math to determine thelocation of the storm; engineering to build a shelter; and technology and mathto calculate the length of the trek back to the campsite. After all thatteamwork, Cece’s mom gives them an Adventure Girl surprise!Illustrated by VashtiHarrison, author and illustrator of the New York Times–bestselling LittleLeaders: Bold Women in Black History, Cece Loves Science andAdventure is just right for curious kids and anyone who loves toexplore the great outdoors. Includesa glossary.

“A successful marriage of solid information and good fun.”—School Library Journal (starred review)“A natural fit for classroom science units and home use.”—BooklistLibby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science and Vivi Loves Science, Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. There’s only one problem: no one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring?Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just a bit of chemistry to turn things around and prove that science is for everyone. Perfect for aspiring scientists, story times, classrooms, homeschooling, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes a glossary and four super-fun experiments to try at home!Libby Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world.

“Rivals those of DreamWorks or Disney in cuteness and charm while also providing information.”—Kirkus Reviews Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, part of a series about girls who love science, Vivi and her classmates go on a field trip to the ocean to investigate tide pools. A must-have for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world. Features a glossary and a fun tide pool activity to do at home.In the companion to Cece Loves Science and Libby Loves Science, Vivi and her classmates take a field trip to the beach to study tide pools. With help from her teacher and a park ranger, Vivi and her friends make aquascopes, participate in a marine-inspired scavenger hunt, and learn about different species that call the ocean home.At the end of their trip, there’s one more surprise for Vivi! Full of fun facts about marine biology and conservation, Vivi Loves Science is a perfect pick for aspiring scientists, classrooms, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist.Features a glossary and instructions on how to make your own tide pool at home.

Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title,Cece and her friend Isaac learn about the opposite forces of push and pull, anduse their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein. Perfect for aspiring scientists, emergingreaders, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s AdaTwist, Scientist. Cece loves science—andexperimenting! In this Cece Loves Science Level 3 I Can Read!, Cece’s teacher,Miss Curie, explains the opposite forces of push and pull. To demonstrate thisconcept, she divides the class into two teams. Each team must make a treat dispenserfor Cece’s dog, Einstein, that uses both forces. Cece and her classmates relyon science, creativity, and teamwork—and they learn a lot along the way. The Cece LovesScience books introduce readers to basic concepts of science, technology,engineering, and math, and are perfect for the classroom. This Level 3 I CanRead! focuses on basic scientific vocabulary and includes a glossary of termsand fun activities for readers to try on their own. A great pick for beginningreaders!

Libbyloves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friendRosa learn about mixing and measuring to bake a delicious treat for a puppyparty. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans ofAndrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary,and a cupcake recipe.Libby loves science—andexperimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby hosts a puppy party forher friends and their dogs. With the help of her friend Rosa and littlebrother, Libby decorates, stuffs goody bags and bakes delicious cupcakes. But whenthey realize they’ve forgotten an important ingredient, they use science tosolve the problem—just in the nick of time.The Loves Science books introducereaders to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science,technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! focuses on basicchemistry and friendship. A great pick for newly independent readers and anideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull.

This hilarious picture book about how to be a unicorn is laugh-out-loud funny and will encourage readers to embrace their own unique and glorious selves! Perfect for fans of How to Catch a Unicorn, Thelma the Unicorn, and Not Quite Narwhal. Do you want to shine like a unicorn? Of course you do!My name is Glitter Poop and I’m here to show you in nine secret steps how to be a UNICORN. Warning: It’s not always easy being a unicorn. Unicorns are special and totally uni-que. We have crazy names, know how to stand out in a herd, love to ask questions, and always search for the bright side. Most importantly, we make our own magic!This is the perfect gift to give for celebrations, including birthdays, graduations, holidays and even National Unicorn Day!

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her friends visit the aquarium and are introduced to the concepts of density and buoyancy. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun experiment to do at home. Vivi loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her classmates visit an aquarium and learn about the creatures living in the big display tank. But why do some fish swim while others bury themselves in the sand? Vivi will have to experiment to find out!The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores swimming, sinking, floating, and density, and includes an experiment to try at home. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull and Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure.

Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home. Vivi loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi volunteers to help with the clean-up efforts at the beach after a big storm hits her town. But why does the beach look so different than before? Vivi and her friends will have to ask a lot of questions, learn about erosion, and conduct experiments to find out!The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores how wind and water impact different landscapes, and includes an experiment about erosion to try at home or school, as well as a glossary. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull; Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure; and Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float.

Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friends learn about solids, liquids, and gases. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to do at home.Libby loves science—and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her classmates are excited to welcome a new student into their classroom. When the ice cream for the welcome party melts, Libby is curious to see how the three states of matter can save the celebration. Experiment with Libby and find out!The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. This Level 3 I Can Read! explores how solids, liquids, and gases are all around us, and includes two experiments to try at home or school, as well as a glossary. A great pick for newly independent readers and an ideal companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull, Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure, Vivi Loves Science: Sink or Float, and Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Florence Nightingale!When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R. Johannes, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingale--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Nightingale's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Rosalind Franklin, Temple Grandin, and more!

Penny isn't just the fourth little pig - she's an engineer! So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs from Cece Loves Science authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes.

Poppy is determined to win a blue ribbon for her cucumbers at the county fair. But Vincent Van Goat is always butting in - as goats do. He gobbles up her cucumbers before the big day! Poppy must come up with a new plan. Luckily, she knows a lot about fast-growing vegetables... and Vincent’s eating habits! If Poppy works hard enough, she might be able to present something at the fair after all. But will it be enough to win a blue ribbon?

The annual Pumpkin Festival is only one month away! This year, Poppy is in charge of the annual goat races. There’s only one problem. Vincent Van Goat isn’t interested in racing, or even running for that matter. He’s more interested in eating grass, chasing butterflies and napping with the pigs. Poppy is determined to make Vincent a star... but can she find a way to celebrate his hidden talent?

Poppy can’t wait for her hen, Dottie, to have chicks. But when Poppy checks the chicken coop, she realizes Dottie’s eggs aren’t going to hatch. Poor Dottie! Poppy is determined to help. She and her mum visit the feed shop, and Poppy comes up with a new plan - she’ll hatch her own eggs. But will Poppy’s eggs hatch for Dottie?

Teacher Appreciation Day is on Monday! At first, Poppy and her best friends, Ollie and Cassie, are excited. They love their teacher, Ms Green. But soon they run into a problem. They don’t have a present for her! Maybe they can make something on the farm. But what? Can Poppy and her friends come up with a gift in time?

Spring has sprung on the farm! Poppy is excited to plant new flowers in her garden. While they work, Dad teaches her all about the pollinators that play a role in keeping the farm going. Poppy discovers the magical secret behind the blooming flowers and a good harvest. Can she take what she’s learned and find ways to keep pollinators visiting the garden?

When a new foal is born at Poppy’s family farm, the local vet stops by to make sure it's healthy. While Dr Herriot is there, Poppy goes with her to check on all the adorable new farmyard friends. They visit pink piglets, baby calves and fluffy ducklings. Poppy learns even more about the farm’s new arrivals and what it takes to care for them.