After their father dies, Alex's and Connor's grandmother gives them The Land of Stories, a very special, magical book. It transports them to a land of the same name, where fairy tales are brought to life. The only way to get back home is the wishing...

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. They don't have money to pay the rent and food is in short supply. The family might be forced to live in their minivan again. When it looks like things are going to hit rock bottom, Jackson receives an...

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? In this prequel to the Lunar Chronicles, readers will be fascinated to learn about the Queen's darkest secrets.

This book teaches children the importance of play and exercise.

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad, which she traveled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long...

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many 'firsts.' In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while...

A quiet, shy, and humble little girl grew up to become a VERY important writer. How important was she? She was the first Latin American writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, the most prestigious award given to writers in the world!

Various animals from the penguin and the firefly to the wolf and the frog explain in humorous, rhyming text why their father is the best. Readers learn about the habits of each animal, including humans, and gain pride in their fathers at the same time.

The author remembers the day in which the Spirit of the Corn visited the restaurant that his family owned in El Salvador. The narration is full of suspense and impregnated with the delicious scents that surrounded the kitchen and that remain intact in...

This book introduces readers to the lives of José Martí, Frida Kahlo, and César Chávez.

Immigrants from all over Europe flocked to America in the 1800s, bringing their hopes and their dreams with them. This fascinating book allows readers to discover topics such as Ellis Island, Angel Island, and assimilation. The influx of immigrants...

With its stunning facts, images, supportive text, and a helpful glossary, this book allows readers to learn about some of the most notable aspects of slavery in America, including slave auctions and masters, abolitionists, the Underground Railroad, Dred...

Simón Bolívar is known as El Libertador because he freed an enormous territory--an area that today is shared by six South American countries--from the yoke of the Spanish Empire. Come meet him in the pages of this book.

Follow along with these playful elephants as they zoom through their day, carefully depicting every letter of the alphabet. From waking up in the morning and getting ready for the day ahead, to their educational day at school, to their bed time, they...

During a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum, a little girl named Emma envisions herself escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. The expressive illustrations will enable readers to picture themselves as participants in arduous journey.

During a visit to the Smithsonian Museum, Kevin dreams he is Warren Upson, known as Boston, who was the greatest rider in the history of the Pony Express. Kevin's vivid imagination takes him on a perilous ride to California to deliver the sad news that...

Amber and her family take a trip to the Poconos with her best friend and his family for two whole weeks. What could be better than that? Nothing could wrong, right?

A little girl describes all the fun things she does with her English-speaking grandparents on Saturdays and with her Spanish-speaking grandparents on Sundays. This endearing picture book demonstrates the joys of being both bilingual and multicultural.

Grouped by theme, this anthology offers poems of varied lengths and styles on a wide range of subjects. They include family, school, weather, nature, imagination, and identity.

In this installment, Billie B. loses her first tooth and has a run-in with the school bully.

Ever since he was a child, Jacob formed a strong bond with his grandfather, who told him extraordinary stories about girls who could levitate and invisible boys. Soon after, his beloved grandfather dies, Jacob, now 16, receives a mysterious letter that...

Captain Roger Blanc's life has changed overnight. Up until recently, he was a stellar anti-corruption officer in Paris, but now he has been transferred to the small town of Gadet in Provence. To make matters worse, his wife has left him. He is...

Georgina Lázaro presents the life of Rubén Darío, father of Modernism, in the award-winning series Cuando los grandes eran pequeños.

Enter the world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons head South to Birmingham, Alabama.....

Bud does not want to return to the orphanage after his disastrous night at the Amos's house; therefore, he decides to go in search of the band leader whom he believes to be the father he has never known. Readers will find this heart-warming Depression...

Armando's father loves soccer. He gives his son a ball as a present so that Armando could learn how to play. Will Armando share his dad's the passion for the sport?

How slowly does a snail move? Are insects afraid of the dark? Why do ants walk in line? This oversized, illustrated book answers these and many more questions about insects of all kinds. Children are also invited to find all the insects hidden in the...

Who was Darth Vader before coming over to the Dark Side? What are the Joker's most ingenious weapons? Who is Candyman? This book looks at the strengths, weaknesses, rivals, and more of villains from literature and popular culture.

In 2008, BMX made its debut as an Olympic event. In the 2000 Sydney games, 25 world records and 11 Olympic records were set in swimming. A psychological study done during the 1992 Olympics showed that winners of the bronze medal were happier than those...

Basketball has always been an escape for Finley. He lives in a town ruled buy the Irish mob, drugs, violence, and racial tension. He has always dreamed of getting out of this place, but wearing number 21 helps him in the meantime. Super athlete Russ...

When a weasel catches a mouse and wants to put him in his soup, the clever mouse convinces him not to by telling the weasel that his soup would taste much better if there were stories in it instead of a mouse. The book continues with four delightful...

Clementina the turtle wants to see the world, but her macho mate Arturo never takes her ambitions seriously. Overburdened with the gifts and house wares that Arturo has given her, Clementina ventures out of her shell to begin a new life on her own.

A little boy and a big white bear discover that friendship is not one-sided. It is a give and take.

Victor and his parents, who are archeologists, travel to Egypt for an excavation of a recently found pyramid. With the help of Yasmine, an Egyptian girl, Victor must make use of his knowledge in mathematics to solve a series of mysteries that are taking...

This illustrated book shows children how doctors take care of their patients.

Nacho loves both fast and slow moving vehicles. This book shows children what his favorite vehicles do, including tow trucks, police cars, fire engines, ambulances, bulldozers, and tractors.

Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author--a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers!...

A famous movie director is making a film about Ancient Egypt in which appears a cursed medallion. Strange things begin to happen on set and a mummy begins to terrorize the actors. Scooby-Doo and his friends try to unravel the mystery.

Fighting crime in Gotham City is no small feat. Good thing Batman has many tools of the trade and tricks up his sleeve.

Once upon a time, there was a man who had everything he ever wanted, but he still was not happy where he lived. He moved all over the world, but each place was too loud, too quiet, too messy, etc. Will he ever find the perfect home?