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Gravity: Mass, Energy, and the Force that Holds Things Together with Hands-On Science
by Cindy Blobaum (Author) and Micah Rauch (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Scientists ages 8 to 12 explore the invisible but powerful force that is responsible for keeping the entire universe in place–including you! Gravity is the natural phenomenon that makes everything in the universe attracted to everything else. On Earth, that means gravity is why we fall down toward the ground, the reason we have tides, and why we weigh a certain number of pounds. Hands-on STEM activities and links to online resources and videos throughout the book.

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It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

We Adopted a Baby Chick
by Lori Joy Smith (Author / Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Albert the sheep is the only one unhappy about the new addition to the family. Tina is a tiny, fluffy baby chick — and she gets all the attention. Albert is big and loud, and he can’t resist Mom’s vegetables (“Get out of the garden, Albert!”). Sprout the dog doesn’t have time for Albert anymore. The cats only have eyes for Tina. And though he tries his hardest, Albert’s gifts to the family aren’t as welcome as Tina’s eggs.

Then one day, Tina faces a danger and only Albert can save her. Will Albert be able to put his feelings aside and truly welcome Tina into his flock?

Snippet: My family gets so excited about the eggs Tina lays. They check her nest every day and thank her for each one.

How am I supposed to compete with that?