PreK-8

A young teacher is sent deep into the Amazon for her first job. Her prize possessions are her books. One morning, her students tell her that the Great Serpent is upset and she must go to higher ground. She dismisses this as just a legend, but heeds...

The smell of butter in the air at the drive-in proves too irresistible for Mercy. She must find the source of that enticing scent, but not everyone is happy to see a pig at the movies.

After Mercy eats her neighbors' freshly planted flowers, Eugenia calls animal control. Officer Francine Poulet knows to catch a pig, you have to think like a pig.

Mrs. Watson thinks Mercy should dress as a princess for Halloween. Mercy does not want to wear the costume until she hears there will be treats. A visit to the neighbors' house leads to unforgettable holiday mayhem.

One night, Mercy is awoken by a noise. She heads downstairs and discovers a thief in the house. Crime sure doesn't pay when there is a porcine wonder around!

Every Saturday, Mercy and the Watsons go for a drive. One day, a surprise guest not only ends up in the car; someone other than Mr. Watson ends up behind the wheel!

Mercy is a porcine wonder. She loves to snuggle with the Watsons and, of course, eat. Both things set off a hilarious chain of events for her owners and the entire neightborhood!

This book clearly explains the game of soccer to young children. It covers training, positions, rules, major competitions, legendary players, and much more.

Is the moon a star? Why does the sun shine? What is a shooting star? What is space travel? Find out the answers to these and other questions about the solar system.

The day that Billie B. is absent from school, Jack has such a great time watching ants with Alex that Billie B. gets a little jealous. Why do Billie B. and Jack get angry with each other on Jack's birthday? Will they make up?

Ruben wants a bike like Sergio's for his birthday, but his parents do not have a lot of money. One day, while in a store, he finds a bill on the floor. He picks it up thinking it's a dollar. When he gets home, he realizes it's $100. Now he has to...

This book provides four relaxation exercises that will help children express and overcome anger. The techniques that they learn will help them throughout their lifetime.

A father tries to tell his son the extraordinary story of Manuela the hen, but the boy keeps challenging certain details. Readers will love finally seeing what happens to Manuela when she leaves the egg factory where she works and gets to live out her...

These fanciful verses will make children view the moon in a completely different light.

This biography presents the inspirational story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah in picture book format. Born in Ghana with a severely deformed right leg, he became an activist for the rights of handicapped children.

Kate lives in London and dreams of being a writer. She makes up stories every day and shares them with her best friend, but, when she tries to write them down, nothing comes out right. Everything changes when she finds a strange notebook.

Louna lives in a small village in Morrocco. One day, she finds some precious stones that look like stars and she decides to give them to her new friend Omar. This present turns out to be magical.

Kapek has convinced the other Librarynauts to journey into a book on the Middle Ages. Readers will learn about knights, castles, and more.

With its collage illustrations, this biography teaches children about Malala Yousafzai and her courageous fight for the rights of girls all over the world. Information about Pakistan, the Taliban, the Malala Fund, and other humanitarian organizations is...

An unforgettable reading experience, this extraordinary diary was kept by a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Holland. Anne Frank's diary is a valuable historical document and a highly personal account of the problems...

The Lorax becomes enraged when an entrepreneur builds a factory to make thneeds from Truffula trees, and creates so much pollution that the fish and the birds are forced to migrate.

Horton, the lovable elephant, tries to protect tiny creatures on a speck of dust in this delightful tale. The rhyming verse and touching message make this a Dr. Seuss classic.

Based on a true story and written by someone who witnessed it, this touching picture book is set in Venezuela. A man named Faoro found an orphaned, newborn caiman and brought her home. The bond they formed was unbreakable and everlasting. Information...

Everyone in Emma's class is excited to learn to ice skate, but when Emma discovers she is not good at it, she gives up. Fortunately, she receives a special gift that changes everything. Multiple choice questions and activities are provided at the end.

Akiko is bored when she has to stay with her grandmother in the Japanese country until she makes an amazing discovery that will change her life. Multiple choice questions and activities are provided at the end.

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was a fierce advocate of literacy and bilingual education. This illustrated biography introduces children to a truly remarkable woman.

Learn about the careers of cloud hunters, dragon trainers, leaf painters, and other extraordinary people. Each fanciful book comes with a poster.

Sonia Sotomayor's bestselling autobiography has been adapted for younger readers. She shares her inspiration success story from life in the Bronx to the Supreme Court.

Up-close photographs and concise, well-worded text introduce children to the fascinating world of ants.

Sonia Sotomayor shares the story of her life and reveals the huge influence reading had on her while she was growing up. This personal memoir will inspire every child to pursue his or her own dreams.

Reyna's grandfather's vihuela hangs on the wall of her family's restaurant. One noisy day, Reyna accidentally knocks it off the wall and damages it. In her frantic search to find someone to fix it, she learns a lot about her grandfather and the power...

A traffic light is finally installed at a busy intersection and keeps all the townsfolk safe until winter. Once it gets a cold, things go a little haywire. A little boy named Alex come up with a brilliant solution.

A wonderful collection of poetry from the Americas and Spain, Arco iris de poesía will spark young readers' interest in major authors, while entertaining them with its absolutely delightful illustrations. Several poets include Federico García Lorca...

Did you know that some types of wind help crops to grow while other types are destructive? Little Wind cannot decide which type of wind he wants to be when he grows up, so he sets out to explore the world to help him decide among all the different kinds.

In the companion book to She Persisted about 13 American women who never gave up, Chelsea Clinton presents 13 inspirational women from all over the world. They include Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz from Mexico, Viola Desmond from Canada, Aisha Rateb from...

George Washington Carver was born into slavery. No one thought much of him because he was sick and weak. He would spend his life proving them wrong. Learn more about the 'Plant Doctor' turned 'Peanut Man' and how he helped people across the United States.

Anita, a 12-year-old living in the Dominican Republic during the reign of dictator Rafael Trujillo, must endure the unrest her country is suffering along with her brother and parents. Anita learns the value of freedom, while dealing with the everyday...

The Librarynauts decide to explore the Moon, the Sun, the planets, and the stars in a book about space. They discover many surprises along the way!

Lola's class is given the assignment to draw a picture of the place where they come from, but, since Lola left the Island when she was a baby, she has no memory of it. She turns to her neighbors and family for help and from their recollections, she...

Grandpa has a cold and the only thing to cure him is a tea made from dragon tears. Manu finds a dragon, but his sad stories only make the dragon laugh. Luckily, just when Manu has given up, the dragon laughs until he cries!