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Steve Tomecek

Steve Tomecek, the Executive Director and founder of Science Plus, Inc., is the author of numerous books, including three other Jump Into Science titles. He was the winner of the 1996 American Institute of Physics Excellence in Science Writing Award. He lives in Bellerose, New York.
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Rockopedia
Jump Into Science: Sun
Jump Into Science: Dirt
Dirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth
National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals

Books

National Geographic Kids Ultimate Rockopedia
Jump Into Science: Sun
Jump Into Science: Dirt
Dirtmeister's Nitty Gritty Planet Earth
National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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