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  • Achoo! Why Pollen CountsLogin to Hold

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    Achoo! Why Pollen Counts

    Shennen Bersani

    Spring has arrived and pollen is in the air. Baby Bear does not like the pollen-it sticks to his fur and makes him itchy and sneezy. He’s allergic! Achoo! He just wishes the pollen were gone. When his friends gather to tell him why they need pollen, Baby Bear learns that pollen is good for the forest and provides food for many animals, including him! Pollen might be something we all love to hate, but can we really live without it? This story explains why we need it. This title is also available in Spanish.
  • Achiss! La Importancia de PolenLogin to Hold

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    Achiss! La Importancia de Polen

    Shennen Bersani

    La primavera ha llegado y el polen se siente en el aire. Al bebé Oso no le gusta el polen - se le pega en su pelaje y lo hace tener comezón y estornudar. ¡Él es alérgico! ¡Achís! Desearía que el polen no existiera. Cuando sus amigos se reúnen para decirle por qué nececitan el polen, el bebé Oso aprende que el polen es bueno para el bosque y que provee alimento para muchos animales, ¡que lo incluyen a él! El polen puede ser algo que todos odiemos pero, ¿realmente podemos sobrevivir sin él? Esta historia explica por qué lo necesitamos.
  • Monocots and DicotsLogin to Hold

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    Monocots and Dicots

    Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom

    In this lesson students set up a side-by-side germination experiment of monocot and dicot seeds. They will observe differences and similarities of these two types of flowering plants at the germination level, specifically the number of cotyledons. Students can record their findings daily. This is a great way to begin a flowering plant unit.This kit does not need to be returned.This Kit Includes:Grass seed, wheat seeds, bean seeds, zip lock bags, cotton balls, and a paper lesson planPlease put the number of students in your class in the quantity section at checkout to ensure the correct number of supplies gets to you.
  • Agricultural DronesLogin to Hold

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    Agricultural Drones

    Simon Rose

    Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests. This book needs to be returned. 
  • Poetry of Agriculture KitLogin to Hold

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    Poetry of Agriculture Kit

    Students will sharpen their observation, listening and vocabulary skills with this poetry writing exercise that features items with an agriculture connection. The Poetry of Agriculture lesson is included with the kit and can also be viewed here. Take a look at Fresh-Picked Poetry - A Day at the Farmer's Market, an excellent companion book for this activity.This kit does not need to be returned. This Kit Includes:Agriculture related products, paper bags, and a paper lesson planPlease put the number of students in your class in the quantity section at checkout to ensure the correct number of supplies gets to you.
  • An Earthworm's LifeLogin to Hold

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    An Earthworm’s Life

    John Himmelman

    Have you ever wondered how many nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek at the world from their point of view. This book will need to be returned.
  • All Types of Minds BookmarksLogin to Hold

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    All Types of Minds Bookmarks

    Receive a class set of 25 bookmarks.This kit does not need to be returned.
  • Allison InvestigatesLogin to Hold

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    Allison Investigates

    Colette Omans Nicoletta

    This fun previous literacy project book follows Allison the kid myth buster. She is always very curious and full of questions. Her dad likes to make her think, and always tells her that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. One morning, she sets off on an investigation to discover the truth for herself. Filled with cows, farms, and fun, this book helps readers to discover how milk gets from cows to you. This book needs to be returned. 
  • Animals on the FarmLogin to Hold

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    Animals on the Farm

    Sheep, cows, and dogs.. Oh my! Students can read about a variety of farm animals and their roles on a farm in this colorful book with plenty of pictures! Student's will take a look into the history of animal domestication and how some roles have changed while others have stayed the same. "Animals on the Farm" explores topics like: animals for food, animals as machines, and farming in the future. Animals carry our heavy loads, protect us from danger, and are often our friends. This book needs to be returned. 
  • Apples - A True BookLogin to Hold

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    Apples – A True Book

    Elaine Landau

    Learn about apples in every way possible.  After reading this book your students will know how apples grow, where they grow, and the history behind apples. This book needs to be returned.  
  • Apples to OregonLogin to Hold

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    Apples to Oregon

    Deborah Hopkinson

    This book is based on the true story of Henderson Luelling, who in 1837 brought his family of ten, plus 700 of his best fruit trees and berry bushes, over the Oregon Trail to the Portland area. His was the first nursery in the state. The companion book to the Growing Bracelets lesson plan and the Growing Bracelets Kit. Please check the kit out separately. This book needs to be returned. 
  • Bananas - A True BookLogin to Hold

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    Bananas – A True Book

    Elaine Landau

    Learn about bananas in every way possible.  After reading this book your students will know how bananas grow, where they grow, and the history behind bananas. This book will need to be returned.
  • Beekeeper Pat and the Amazing Dancing BeesLogin to Hold

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    Beekeeper Pat and the Amazing Dancing Bees

    Kathy Coatney

    Beekeeper Pat is an insect guy. He started out as a bike guy until he traded a bike for a bee colony of bees, and he's been a bee guy ever since. Text and photographs of Beekeeper Pat and his amazing dancing bees tell the story of the important work bees do. This book needs to be returned. 
  • BeekeepersLogin to Hold

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    Beekeepers

    Linda Oatman High

    When the sunshine pours like warm honey from the sky, it's time to tend Grandpa's bees. This day his granddaughter lends a hand, and she is treated to a spectacular show. The swarming bees whirl and twirl like a big buzzing cloud until they finally cluster on the limb of a tree. Then it's up to granddaughter to bring the bees down and move them into their new hive, which she does with great care. Grandpa is proud. His granddaughter proves to be "a fine keeper of bees." This book needs to be returned. 
  • Before We Eat: From Farm to TableLogin to Hold

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    Before We Eat: From Farm to Table

    Pat Brisson, Mary Azarian

    Before we eat, many people must work very hard―planting grain, catching fish, tending animals, and filling crates. In this book, readers find out what must happen before food can get to our table to nourish our bodies and spirits. The companion for this book is the Agricultural Networking Kit. Please check the kit out separately. This book will need to be returned.Featured as the 2016 Literacy Project book.
  • Blueberries for SalLogin to Hold

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    Blueberries for Sal

    Robert McCloskey

    Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who--try as she might--just can't seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey's classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity--not to mention appetite--of youth. Sal and her mother set off in search of blueberries for the winter at the same time as a mother bear and her cub. A quiet comedy of errors ensues when the young ones wander off and absentmindedly trail the wrong mothers. This book will need to be returned.