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Learning on the Go: September 2025

Books are a great way to grow your background knowledge! The more background knowledge a child has, the easier it is to comprehend what they're reading.

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  • Before she brings a cat home, Lola learns everything she needs to know about taking care of it.
    Book, 2017Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2017] — E MCQUINN
  • Take a look from the perspective (and eyes) of various creatures.
    Book, 2016San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2016] — E WENZEL
  • Honeybee

    the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera

    Fleming, Candace,
    This is a gorgeously illustrated book detailing the life of a honeybee.
    Book, 2020New York : Neal Porter Books, an imprint of Holiday House, 2020 — E 595.799 FLEMING
  • Snooze-o-rama

    the Strange Ways That Animals Sleep

    Birmingham, Maria,
    Some birds sleep while they fly. Orangutans build a new nest to sleep in every day! Learn how differently the animals get rest.
    Book, 2021Toronto, Ontario ; Berkeley, California : Owlkids Books, [2021] — E 591.519 BIRMINGHAM
  • You'll laugh out loud but also learn something about this microscopic creature.
    Book, 2024New York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2024. — E FAY
  • Animals explain what their homes are called.
    Book, New York : HarperCollins Children's Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2023. — E FLEMING
  • Takes us through the journey of a cloud as it becomes a rainstorm.
    Book, 2025Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2025] — E 551.48 KULEKJIAN
  • Enjoy many books in this series about what you can and can't see in nature.
    Book, 2022San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2022. — E MESSNER
  • Go through the transformation of an old factory into an apartment building, step-by-step.
    Book, 2021Somerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2021. — E FABER
  • Eat Your Superpowers!

    How Colorful Foods Keep You Healthy and Strong

    Buzzeo, Toni,
    Learn how different fruits and vegetables help your body!
    Book, 2023New York : Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023. — E 613.2 BUZZEO
  • Capybara

    a First Field Guide to the Biggest Rodent in the World

    Mata, Julia,
    Join an expert zoologist on an expedition to the rainforest to learn about the internet's favorite animal!
    Book, 2024New York : Neon Squid, 2024. — E 599.35 MATA
  • Learn how to fish side-by-side with the pros!
    Book, 2024New York : AV2, [2024] — E 799.1 COUPE
  • An introduction to simple machines
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — E SCHAEFER
  • There are lots of books in the "A Kids Book About..." series, many of them dealing with topics that can be challenging to talk about. Use these as a conversation starter! Generally geared to children age 5 - 9.
    Book, 2025New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2025. — E 613.6 SUTHERLIN
  • Can you tell who made each of these footprints? Simple, straightforward text is perfect for preschoolers.
    Book, 2019Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2019] — E 591.479 LUNDE