A book that makes learning fun presents material in an engaging manner, encourages readers to think strategically, or models critical thinking and discovery.

Our Favorite Elementary-Level Books

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1570914060 The Farewell Symphony
Anna Harwell Celenza, Joseph Haydn, and Joann E. Kitchel

listen and learn about Haydn
Importance: Stars-4-0
Topic: music
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
1570915091 The Heroic Symphony
Anna Harwell Celenza and Joann E. Kitchel

Beethoven's tribute
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: music
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
0960543414 The Private Eye : "5X" Looking/Thinking by Analogy - A Guide to Developing the Interdisciplinary Mind
Kerry Ruef

Where have I seen that before?
Importance: Stars-1-0
Topic: science
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
0395960630 The Toothpaste Millionaire
Jean Merrill and Jan Palmer

make a million
Importance: Stars-1-0
Topic: business
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
0849958490 The Treasure Tree: Helping Kids Understand Their Personality
John Trent

hunt for hidden treasure with your friends
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: health
Level: elementary
You'll use it weekly
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The world of insects and arachnids (Great science adventures)
Dinah Zike

What kind of bug is this?
Importance: Stars-2-0
Topic: science
Level: elementary
You'll use it daily
0439154308 Twizzlers Percentages Book
Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster

a tasty twist to percentages
Importance: Stars-1-0
Topic: math
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
0942256050 Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment
Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton, and Barbara Loss Harris

Learning with vermicomposting
Importance: Stars-3-0
Topic: science
Level: elementary
You'll use it daily