Thanks to the incredible generosity of our school community, we’re redeeming gift codes from our amazing parents to help expand our library collection. Every donation helps us add new books, educational materials, and resources that will inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. With these gift codes, we can bring in a diverse range of books tailored to all reading levels, backgrounds, and interests—fostering curiosity and supporting literacy skills. Thank you for empowering our readers and making a meaningful difference in our library! Our MSCS community will enjoy reading all of these new books.
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Heavenly LGBTQ+: Queer Icons from LGBTQ Life, Religion and History
• Amazon Business
$24.00
1
$24.00
Cape - social emotional learning picture book (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$22.00
1
$22.00
The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)
• Amazon Business
$18.39
1
$18.39
African History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the History of Africa (History for Children)
• Amazon Business
$17.53
1
$17.53
Who Believes What?: Exploring the World’s Major Religions
• Amazon Business
$17.49
1
$17.49
Bird Watching for Kids, Picture Book, Hardcover (38500)
• Quill.com
$16.27
1
$16.27
The Undefeated - Caldecott Medal Winner (hardcover picture book)
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
My Body Is My Own: Learning Consent, Respect, and Responsibility
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Hal Leonard Folksongs For Ukulele
• Music & Arts
$14.99
1
$14.99
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist (Women in Science Biographies, Fossil Books for Kids, Feminist Picture Books, Dinosaur Gifts for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$14.80
1
$14.80
World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained (DK Compact Culture Guides)
• Amazon Business
$14.77
1
$14.77
Modern Flowers: How to Draw Books for Kids with Flowers, Plants, and Botanicals (How to Draw For Kids Series)
• Amazon Business
$14.17
1
$14.17
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten (Early Elementary Story Books, Children's Music Books, Biography Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$14.00
1
$14.00
Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness
• Amazon Business
$13.60
1
$13.60
The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages
• Amazon Business
$13.01
1
$13.01
Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
• Amazon Business
$12.78
1
$12.78
The Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)
• Amazon Business
$12.69
1
$12.69
How to Survive Middle School: Science: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
• Amazon Business
$12.59
1
$12.59
How to Survive Middle School: Math: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide (HOW TO SURVIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL books)
• Amazon Business
$12.59
1
$12.59
I Choose to Try Again: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Perseverance and Diligence (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose)
• Amazon Business
$12.44
1
$12.44
The Belief Book
• Amazon Business
$12.24
1
$12.24
Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child's Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence (Parenting Tips, Raising Teenagers, Gift for Parents)
• Amazon Business
$11.29
1
$11.29
I Am Money: Encourage Kids to Understand How Money Works with this Fun Picture Book
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Paint Brushes for Frida: A Children's Book Inspired by Frida Kahlo (Children's Books Inspired by Famous Artworks)
• Amazon Business
$10.69
1
$10.69
All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More (How to Draw For Kids Series)
• Amazon Business
$10.50
1
$10.50
Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic (Art Book for Artists, Creative Self-Help Book) (Lisa Congdon x Chronicle Books)
• Amazon Business
$10.22
1
$10.22
A Song Below Water (Volume 1) (YA paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$10.00
1
$10.00
Math Mysteries Books For Kids: The Math Mysteries Kids Can't Resist!
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
The Colors of Holi: Let’s learn colors and celebrate the Indian festival!: A picture book for toddlers and little kids
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
I Can Be a Math Magician: Fun STEM Activities for Kids (Dover Science For Kids)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
How to Draw Cool Things, Optical Illusions, 3D Letters, Cartoons and Stuff: A Cool Drawing Guide for Older Kids, Teens, Teachers, and Students (Drawing for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$9.75
1
$9.75
Under the Sea: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dolphins, Mermaids, and Ocean Animals (How to Draw For Kids Series)
• Amazon Business
$9.39
1
$9.39
Astronomy Activity Book for Kids: 100+ Fun Ways to Learn About Space and Stargazing
• Amazon Business
$9.29
1
$9.29
Ada Twist, Scientist: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
• Amazon Business
$8.86
1
$8.86
Iggy Peck, Architect: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
• Amazon Business
$8.76
1
$8.76
What Do You Believe?: Big Questions About Religion
• Amazon Business
$8.50
1
$8.50
Barefoot Let's Celebrate! Special Days Around the World Picture Book, Paperback (9781782858348)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Rosie Revere, Engineer: A Picture Book (The Questioneers)
• Amazon Business
$8.14
1
$8.14
Train Your Brain: Math Games: (Brain Teasers for Kids, Math Skills, Activity Books for Kids Ages 7+)
• Amazon Business
$7.19
1
$7.19
How to Draw Incredible Sharks and Other Ocean Giants: An Animal Drawing Book for Kids Packed With 80+ Sea Creatures (How to Draw Series)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Train Your Brain: Logic Games: (Brain Teasers for Kids, Math Skills, Activity Books for Kids Ages 7+)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
STEM Starters for Kids Math Activity Book: Packed with Activities and Math Facts
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Spoon! - A Holiday Picture Book (There Was an Old Lady [Colandro])
• Amazon Business
$6.49
1
$6.49
Mandala Coloring Book for Kids: Powerful " I Am" Edition (Affirmation Mandalas)
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
How to Draw Amazing Birds: A Drawing Book for Kids Packed With 80+ Birds (How to Draw Series)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
How To Draw Dogs For Kids: Easy Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial for Kids, Teens, and Beginners
• Amazon Business
$4.75
1
$4.75
Materials cost
$555.70
Vendor shipping charges
$9.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.34
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$603.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$106.42
Total project goal
$709.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$709.46
1 Donor
-$701.29
Donations toward project cost
-$603.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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