Boardbook

Earth and Space Science

Oil and Gas

The Babylonians and Sumerians were using thick, gooey oil as early as 5000 BC as pitch to caulk their boats and hold their building bricks in place. Oil is actually a fuel, like coal, but its More →

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Social Studies

Oil and Pipelines

How have oil and energy pipelines become one of the most divisive political issues today? Using fact-based analysis, this title explores the issues that have sparked environmental and… More →

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Science

Oil to Plastic

We use plastic items every day, but often don't examine what plastics are and how they got to us. Oil to Plastics helps young readers understand how a natural resource can be processed to… More →

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Geography · Social Studies · U.S. States

Oklahoma

Welcome to Oklahoma! Let Chet show you around the state where he lives. Learn about his state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out his favorite activities too! Downloadable Teacher Notes available. More →

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Old Mother Hubbard's Stolen Bone

In the kitchen of a little house, a dog's bone has gone missing. Old Mother Hubbard is very cross. But who took it? And where could they have hidden the bone? This looks like another Nursery Crime! More →

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History · Social Studies

Old-Time Toys

Old-Time Toys shows young readers the wonders of 19th century playthings using fascinating photographs from leading toy museums around the country. A history of toymakers in North America is… More →

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Biographies

Ole Kirk Christiansen

Who tried again and again to make toys for children to buy and love? Ole Kirk Chistiansen! The Danish carpenter overcame poverty and other hardships to keep building and creating new… More →

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Olive and Charlotte

In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts,… More →

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Stories

Olive y Charlotte (Olive and Charlotte)

In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts,… More →

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High Interest

Olores asquerosos (Gross and Disgusting Smells)

Learn all about different kinds of stomach-turning smells. Discover fascinating facts, from the gases that make up farts to skunk behavior before a spray. Amazing photos and simple text make… More →

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High Interest

Olympic Heroes and Zeros

This fact-filled title profiles the celebrated heroes and unfortunate zeroes throughout Olympic history. Readers will learn about great athletic achievements and tales of scandal and dishonor. More →

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