“A butterfly is patient, it waits for the right moment to unfold its wings.”

This book is perfect for teaching about metamorphosis and the importance of insects in nature. Students can use the book to create their own diagrams or life-cycle charts of other animals. It can also inspire a hands-on project, like raising caterpillars and observing their transformation.

This beautifully illustrated book teaches children about the life cycle of a butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, while also exploring the different species of butterflies around the world.

“Like a massive storm, the winds blew and the dust choked the life out of the land. It wasn‘t just a storm—it was the Great American Dust Bowl.”

This book can be used in history lessons to discuss the environmental, social, and economic effects of the Dust Bowl. Students can also learn about the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship through the historical lens of the Great Depression.

This book explores the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, explaining how drought and poor farming practices led to devastating dust storms that affected thousands of families.

“Why do some animals live in cold places and others in hot places? Because they‘re adapted to their environment!”

Use this book to encourage students to ask their own questions and explore the answers through research and inquiry-based learning. It can also be a great starting point for a discussion on the scientific method and how to ask meaningful questions.

This book answers 100 of the most common “where“ questions children ask about animals, space, the world, and more. It‘s designed to spark curiosity and encourage children to learn about the world around them.

“Every rock tells a story.”

Use to teach about natural history and Earth‘s changing landscapes.

A detailed look at the Grand Canyon‘s geology and history.

“The ocean is the heart of our planet.”

Use to introduce ocean ecosystems and conservation topics.

A visually rich book exploring the world‘s oceans and marine life.

“Sometimes you have to speak up for what is right.”

Use to introduce discussions about equality and civil rights.

The story of a young girl who fought for school desegregation in California.

“Sometimes, change takes courage and persistence.”

Use to discuss the suffrage movement and women‘s equality.

An engaging explanation of how women fought for voting rights.

“This is how you travel, how you move, how you go from here... to there!”

A detailed look at early train travel across America in the 1860s.

Use to explore transportation history and the expansion of the U.S. westward.

Don‘t carry the hurtful words others say. Let them float away.”

Use to teach about diversity, identity, and respect for cultural traditions.

A young girl celebrates her sister‘s first day wearing a hijab.

“You are no lesser because you are different.”

The story of four African American women mathematicians who helped NASA.

Use to discuss perseverance and teamwork in STEM.

Use this book to help students imagine life as a colonial settler by writing their own diary entries.

Remember Patience Whipple writes about her journey on the Mayflower and life in the Plymouth Colony.

“It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.”

Annemarie helps her Jewish best friend, Ellen, escape the Nazis in Denmark during World War II. She learns what it means to be brave.

Use this book to discuss courage and friendship during difficult times in history.

“If I can dream it, if I can believe in it, and if I work hard for it, anything is possible.“

Use this story to teach about pursuing dreams and breaking barriers. Ask students to share their own dreams for the future and what steps they could take to achieve them.

This book shares the journey of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, and her childhood dream of reaching the stars.

“With his inventions, his movies, and his stories, he shared his love for the sea and all that lived there.“

Great for teaching curiosity and exploration. Students could brainstorm inventions that help people experience new places or ideas.

This book follows Jacques Cousteau, the famous ocean explorer, as he discovers the wonders of the ocean and invents ways for others to experience it, too.

“Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.“

Use this book to discuss segregation, resilience, and the arts. Encourage students to explore how music can be a powerful voice for change.

This story shares the life of Marian Anderson, an African American singer who broke racial barriers and sang at the Lincoln Memorial.

“Our differences are our superpowers.“

This book is ideal for talking about empathy and inclusivity. Students can discuss or write about a time they felt different or misunderstood.

This graphic memoir follows Cece, who becomes deaf at a young age and learns to navigate life with a Phonic Ear hearing aid, creating her superhero alter ego, El Deafo.

“It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.“

A great resource for a lesson on botany, innovation, and sustainable agriculture. Students can brainstorm inventions or ways to use everyday items in new ways.

This book explores the life of George Washington Carver, who developed numerous products from peanuts and helped transform agricultural practices in the U.S.