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Meet a Nurse!
"Join Emma and Theo as they meet a nurse in their community! Emma and Theo were playing freeze tag in gym class when suddenly Emma couldn't catch her breath. Luckily the school nurse was on hand to help in the emergency-and to provide the ongoing care Emma needs. Share the excitement as Nurse Henry helps Emma manage her asthma-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a school nurse's job." -- publisher
Optometrists and What They Do
"An informative non-fiction book for preschoolers about the optometrist and everything he or she does. For little patients ages 4 years and up. In her bestselling Professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and more! Now let's learn about optometrists and what they do! There are people who can't see very well. Fortunately, the optometrist is there to help. They know everything about eyes and have a lot of instruments to examine them. They can tell you what to do in order to see better. Sometimes, a lovely pair of glasses is the solution!" -- publisher
Ahmed and the Nest of Sand
"When Ahmed moves to Nova Scotia from his native Kuwait, he wants a pet. Instead he gets to help save an endangered bird, the piping plover. When Ahmed moves to Nova Scotia from his native Kuwait, he wants a pet. Instead he gets to help save an endangered bird, the piping plover." -- publisher
The hike
"The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. Here is the best and worst of any hike: from picnics to puffing and panting, deer-sighting to detours. This spirited picture book is filled with lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world, coupled with a fun narrative throughout." -- publisher
Keep it simple, Rapunzel!
"Escaping from a tall tower using one's hair is so fairy- tale old school. This STEM-smart Rapunzel uses the brain beneath her hair to educate her prince (and readers) on the ways the science of simple machines can save the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions reinforce the story's key physics concept"--|cProvided by publisher
Bread lab!
Iris's kitchen is transformed into a busy bread lab one Saturday thanks to her favorite aunt, a plant scientist who helps farmers grow grain. Together they make whole wheat sourdough bread with just four ingredients, beginning with a mysterious goo called a "starter" that's teeming with invisible microbes. To Iris, bread making seems like magic, but it's really science!--Provided by publisher
The dinosaur expert
Future scientist Kimmy eagerly shares information about dinosaurs during a school field trip until classmate Jake tells her "girls aren't scientists," but Mr. Tiffin sets him straight
Our school garden!
A story about children working in the school garden teaches facts about the growth cycle, gardening, food supply, and working together. Includes other resources for those interested in starting a school garden
Turtles in my sandbox
Maggie finds turtle eggs in her sandbox and decides to become a "turtle sitter" to help the baby diamondback terrapins. She watches them hatch and then raises them until they are big enough to fend for themselves. Includes "For Creative Minds" section with terrapin fun facts and turtle habitat crafts
What’s so yummy?
Gus, Nellie, and baby Jake visit their community garden before shopping at the farmer's market and grocery store to gather healthy ingredients that they help prepare for a picnic, in a story that explains the role of nutrition in health
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