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A Story of Albert Einstein

by Berne, Jennifer

Book - 2013

This book documents Albert Einstein's life, from a boy fascinated by the world around him to the man who became one of the brightest minds in science. This book documents Albert Einstein's life, from a boy fascinated by the world around him to the man who became one of the brightest minds in science. Show less

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Look at That Building!

A First Book of Structures

by Ritchie, Scot

Book - 2011

This book introduces children to basic construction concepts as five friends work together to build a doghouse, This book introduces children to basic construction concepts as five friends work together to build a doghouse, Show less

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Monkey With A Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem

by Monroe, Chris

Unknown - 2009

When Chico Bon Bon hears a strange noise in his tree house, he sets out with his tool belt to fix the problem. Other titles in the series include "Mo...Show more When Chico Bon Bon hears a strange noise in his tree house, he sets out with his tool belt to fix the problem. Other titles in the series include "Monkey With A Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins" and "Monkey With A Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans." Show less

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Building Our House

by Bean, Jonathan

Book - 2013

A family builds their house from the ground up. The book is based on the author's own experiences. A family builds their house from the ground up. The book is based on the author's own experiences. Show less

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Demolition

by Sutton, Sally

Book - 2012

This book introduces preschoolers to the different machines involved in construction, with lots of sound effects and a glossary that explains what the machines do. This book introduces preschoolers to the different machines involved in construction, with lots of sound effects and a glossary that explains what the machines do. Show less

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Dreaming up

A Celebration of Building

by Hale, Christy

Book - 2012

Photos of famous buildings are paired with illustrations of children building similar structures with toys. Each spread also includes a poem. Photos of famous buildings are paired with illustrations of children building similar structures with toys. Each spread also includes a poem. Show less

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Flight of the Honey Bee

by Huber, Raymond

Book - 2013

Follow the flight of a honey bee as she searches for nectar using sunlight, landmarks, and scents to remember the path. Along the way, she pollinates flowers to produce seeds and fruits. Follow the flight of a honey bee as she searches for nectar using sunlight, landmarks, and scents to remember the path. Along the way, she pollinates flowers to produce seeds and fruits. Show less

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Stripes of All Types

by Stockdale, Susan

Book - 2013

This book introduces children to a number of different striped animals and explains how having striped benefits each creature. This book introduces children to a number of different striped animals and explains how having striped benefits each creature. Show less

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20 Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street

by Lee, Mark

Book - 2013

When an ice cream truck breaks down in the middle of the street and causes a traffic jam, a young boy has an idea to save the day in this rhythmic read-aloud. When an ice cream truck breaks down in the middle of the street and causes a traffic jam, a young boy has an idea to save the day in this rhythmic read-aloud. Show less

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Norton and Alpha

by Litten, Kristyna

Book - 2017

Norton is used to making inventions out of battered wheels, rusty cogs, and broken springs. But when Norton and his robot-dog, Alpha, come upon across a beautiful flower, they begin to learn about the magic of nature. Norton is used to making inventions out of battered wheels, rusty cogs, and broken springs. But when Norton and his robot-dog, Alpha, come upon across a beautiful flower, they begin to learn about the magic of nature. Show less

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Bitty Bot

by McCanna, Tim

Unknown - 2016

It's time for bed, but Bitty Bot would rather build a rocket and go to space. But no matter how much energy a little robot may have, eventually it's time to power down and go to sleep. It's time for bed, but Bitty Bot would rather build a rocket and go to space. But no matter how much energy a little robot may have, eventually it's time to power down and go to sleep. Show less

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Ada Twist, Scientist

by Beaty, Andrea

Book - 2016

When budding scientist Ada Twist notices a bad smell outside, she sets out to discover what might have caused it by using the scientific method. If you like this book, check out "Roise Revere, Engineer" and "Iggy Peck, Architect." When budding scientist Ada Twist notices a bad smell outside, she sets out to discover what might have caused it by using the scientific method. If you like this book, check out "Roise Revere, Engineer" and "Iggy Peck, Architect." Show less

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The Most Magnificent Thing

by Spires, Ashley

Book - 2014

A little girl learns persistence when her plans to build "the most magnificent thing" go awry. A little girl learns persistence when her plans to build "the most magnificent thing" go awry. Show less

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Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished

by Andros, Camille

Book - 2017

Young scientist Charlotte has a lab coat and goggles, a clipboard, and plenty of curiosity. Unfortunately, she also has a large family and no space to do ...Show more Young scientist Charlotte has a lab coat and goggles, a clipboard, and plenty of curiosity. Unfortunately, she also has a large family and no space to do her experiments. What's a scientist to do? Why, solve the problem using the scientific method, of course! Show less

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