This profound novel takes place in Bombay. It addresses the issues of poverty and child labor in India. Readers witness the stark reality of ten-year-old Agni and his family. In spite of having to work in a laundry everyday and live in a house without...

Olivia's birthday is days away. Plans must be made. Who makes plans? Moms! Who simply must know the plans? Olivia, who is NOT above eavesdropping. But when she not-so-accidentally-but-kinda overhears her mom talking about her...

Once upon a time there was a prince who loved to read fairy tales. He believed the real world would be like the one in his books. Although this leads to a few mishaps, children will come to realize that classic stories reflect reality in one way or...

Women's stereotypes are ingrained in society. Emer O'Toole wants to change that and re-write the rules on what it means to be a woman. She will open up readers' minds about gender roles.

In this concluding volume in the Secret Series, Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji end up in a majestic land of pyramids, dusty tombs, and mummies due to an act of vandalism. Are we talking about Egypt or something much stranger?

This edition was translated by Marcelino Men ndez y Pelayo.

Take a trip around the world and learn about the Earth's different climate zones! Students will learn the difference between climate and weather, and study the characteristics of low-latitude, mid-latitude, and high-latitude climates. This book teaches...

This book introduces young children to the different types of animal habitats.

This book follows a narrator as he brings his dog to the vet. The narrator watches the vet check the dog's weight, heart, and fur, among other things. Emerging readers, as well as younger listeners, will learn about the important role vets play in their...

Matter can be a water, liquid, or gas. These are the states of matter. Learn about matter with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to...

Introduce students to the topic of energy with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice...

A force is a push, a pull, or a turn. Every force has an equal and opposite force. Learn about forces with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science...

Introduce students to the different types of friction with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help...

Living and nonliving things live together in an ecosystem. To stay alive, all living things in an ecosystem need to live in balance. The book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they...

Learn about the water cycle, the rock cycle, natural disasters, and adaptations in this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. The book includes a fun and engaging science...

Insects, water, and wind help plants grow new plants. Learn about pollination with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. The book includes a fun and engaging science...

Teenage Salvador has always felt secure in his adopted Mexican-American family. Life as he and his best two friends know it is about to change. This complex novel examines identity, race, friendship, family, and loss.

All children need and deserve a safe place to live, but many have to leave their homes due to wars and conflicts. This photo essay shows that even though life is hard for refugees, the children in the pictures still manage to find time to play, laugh,...

Readers will enjoy following the narrator as she attends story time at the library. This book fosters an emergent reader's excitement about books and inspires those who haven't yet learned to read to get started.

Two very brave boys spend an afternoon trying to scare one another imagining fierce lions, giant snakes, and furry rats surround them. Little do they realize that the scariest thing outside is one angry girl!

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made this movement successful. The book introduces readers...

People who identify as LGBTQ are often treated with inequality and violence. Until recently, they were viewed as sick or even criminals. This volume gives important insight into the injustices faced by LGBTQ individuals, and the activists and groups that...

Since the days of westward expansion and the Mexican American War, people of Mexican descent have faced great discrimination in the United States. This volume introduces readers to the historical background of the Mexican American civil rights movement,...

It's New Year, 1990. Everything is about to change after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The life of Jack Reacher is no exception. On January 1st, Reacher receives a call. A two-star general dies at a hotel. It appears to be from natural causes, but...

Mount Vernon, George Washington's residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans, but its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of...

Jamestown is celebrated as the first permanent English settlement in North America, but underneath the well-known history is a darker past. In its beginning years, Jamestown was far from successful. In fact, most colonists who came to Jamestown never...

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

Like other wetland biomes, a swamp's water must be cleanfor the wildlife in it to thrive. Readers learn the main features of both freshwater and saltwater swamps, as well as where some of the biggest swamps are on Earth. Science curriculum topics such...

Many everyday objects are powered by electricity, but what exactly is it, where does it come from, and how does it work? The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity ...

Chemical reactions are such a normal part of our lives that we hardly note when they take place. We don't think about science when we're baking cookies or watching fireworks, but without chemical reactions, none of these things would happen. Introduce...

Sara and her friend Blue set out in a boat to find the land where no one is ever bored. A storm breaks their craft in two and Sara ends up inside a whale's belly! Blue comes up with an ingenious way to save them and get them to their destination.

Max makes a deal with a little bird. If he teaches him to fly, he can eat the bird. Once they achieve this mission, will Max still want to eat his feathered friend?

Juana Inés de la Cruz decided to become a nun to be able to read and learn all that she wanted. She wrote and published several books. Today, centuries later, her works are still read and studied, and she is considered one of the most important...

Uncle Manuel cannot attend Edu's party, but he sends his dragons as a surprise. What kind of trouble could that cause?

April has it all: the boy of her dreams, a scholarship to a prestigious university, and a bright future in New York. Her fairy tale comes to an end after a tragic accident. Just as she is about to give up hope, a ghost from her past re-emerges. This...

With quotes from JFK's speeches, detailed back matter, and a thought-provoking author’s note, this biography of our 35th President offers a sensitive look at a tumultuous time in history and compelling questions about effecting positive change today.

This book introduces students to the things that humans need to live: food, shelter, water, and air.

Learn how a seed becomes a plant!

A baby kangaroo is a joey. A baby hamster is a pup. Learn about baby animals with this full-color book that is filled with images of children's favorite animals.

How do you tell the difference between rough and soft, hot and cold, and wet and dry? This book introduces students to the concept of opposites.