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Abstract
The 2024 IN-STAR List is a curated list of books elementary teachers can use to
integrate children’s literature and science. The titles align to the domains of the
Disciplinary Core Ideas of the K-12 Science Indiana Academic Standards. Several
nationally recognized lists are produced to help teachers identify books that can
be used in elementary classrooms, but these lists don’t align their selections to
grade levels and Indiana’s K-5 science standards. The IN-STAR list bridges that
gap. The IN-STAR List ensures that the recommended books meet the specific
science standards for each grade level in Indiana. This alignment helps teachers
deliver targeted instruction and assess student learning effectively. All books were
published in 2023 and there are two high-quality titles per grade level and three
honorable mention selections for the primary and intermediate grade bands. A
brief description and ISBN number are offered so that the reader may consider
classroom connections and work with local libraries to acquire books.