PreK-8

Minni lives in the poorest section of Mumbai, with very little access to water and long lines at the community spigot. Lately, that access is further threatened by shortages and thieves. One day, she finds the head of the water mafia where she just...

Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. By now, she figures, it’s not running away. It’s leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about...

Louisiana is not too concerned when her grandmother wakes her up in the middle of the night and tells her they must leave home right away. She never thought she meant permanently. Separated from her best friends Raymie and Beverly, she tries to figure...

In this 2016 National Book Award Finalist, Raymie Clarke is convinced that if she were to win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, would see her picture in the paper and,...

This stunning, large format book presents an illustrated history of aviation. Beginning with the first air-born plants and ending with solar-propelled planes, it explains how flight has evolved over the centuries. Climb aboard, fasten your seatbelts,...

Carlos and Martina witness a terrible accident. A young man on a motorcycle crashes into a tree, and his backpack goes flying. In it, they find a valuable painting. Why does he have it? The kids decide to investigate. This novel will introduce...

This book presents shorts biographies on important women scientists. Each biography is narrated in the first person. They include Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Marie Tharp, Rita Levi Montalcini, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Nettie Stevens.

Billy has always dreamed of having two dogs. When he saves enough money to get Old Dan and Annita, he is immensely happy. Times are tough in the Ozarks, but they become the best hunting team in the valley. When tragedy strikes, Billy learns that there...

Emilio's parents want nothing to do with Emilio’s uncle Cristian because they blame him for Emilio's grandfather's death, who suffered a heart attack after his son told him he was gay. Emilio's parents do not accept anyone who is gay or eats meat. ...

Set in Italy in 1996, something strange appears in the sky that takes the form of a German soldier from World War II. A girl and her cat find a letter written in 1943 that was addressed to a Jewish woman who lived in the village. The solider searches...

Amari knows three things: her brother Quinton has disappeared, nobody talks about it, and his mysterious invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs is her only clue. Could mermaids, aliens, and magic be real? Surrounded by danger, especially an...

This illustrated anthology presents 25 poems by Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. A brief biography is also included.

Join Nectar and Ambrosia on a new adventure as they travel to a war-torn Troy. Once there, they meet Achilles, Patroclus, Paris and all the relevant figures of the of the Trojan War. They need to find Ulysses because Apollo told him about Nectar's...

When Jason and the Argonauts go in search of the Golden Fleece, Nectar and Ambrosia decide to accompany them and quench their thirst for adventure. Later they meet Medea, and she tells them something about their past that they did not know.

Nectar and Ambrosia undertake a secret mission to the underworld. Hades has kidnapped Persephone, and they must find a way to save her. Everything is more complicated when they can't get help from the gods.

Ana is convinced that she is going to be the queen of the elves. She lives in the very old house owned by the strict Don Justo and his grandson Tomás. At first, Tomás thinks that Ana is crazy and that everything she says is nonsense. He begins to have...

In the second book of the series, we meet Ira, the future ruler of Anori. She will have to overcome new obstacles, and her life will take an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious hunter.

This exciting story follows Ari's adventures as he joins a group of hunters who want to end the conflict with the Skayr and win the war. He ends up losing his hand to a dragon, but everything will really change when he discovers who he really is.

The pirates of Ruk have arrived in Tork, the turtle city. Join the young and intrepid Drov, who will oversee taking the city's precious treasure to the Black Tower of Ars.

Something horrible has happened! Aris has been captured by the evil Doctor Time. Help Nicolas and his gang save her by solving puzzles before it's too late!

It's Captain Zheimer's birthday and he is going to adopt a dog. But there's a problem! The time machine has been activated and some dogs from the shelter have been lost in different periods of history. Join Nicolas and his friends as they try and recover...

Thirteen-year-old Melien loves horror stories. She reads, writes, and draws terrifying characters. Her classmates call her the strangest girl in the world. One day, she discovers that her drawings and characters have come to life! This chapter book...

A red music box is found on the beach by a group of students from a nearby school. They have also seen a mysterious girl walking by the beach. Encouraged by their teacher, each student has one week to discover the box's secret and contribute to its...

Holling Hoodwood has just started seventh grade and his teacher, Mrs. Baker, seems to have something against him. Why else would she make him read Shakespeare outside of school? It's 1967, the Vietnam War is happening, and his father says the family...

Captain Zheimer's grandson finds a photo from when his grandfather had a rock band. Now it is his goal to reunite the band and play like the old days.

Mr. Nicolas, an elderly history professor, suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. That is why his grandson and his friends, build a time machine and travel to different times so that the professor doesn't forget history.

Rosita knows that her neighbor is a vampire, but no one believes her, not even her best friend Archie. As soon as the neighbor helps the kids in dealing with the bullies, they start to get along with him. The adults in the neighborhood, however, are...

How does photosynthesis work? Is there a forest Internet? Are there timid trees? This oversized reference, with its fold-out pages and laser die cuts, teaches you about the mysteries of pollination, the anatomy of a flower, how carnivorous plants grow,...

When Justice is assigned to visit Mr. Arthur in Smuggler's Lodge, which is rumored to be haunted, she realizes that not everything there is what it appears to be. Will she be able to figure out the truth about the lodge and her school in time?

From her first day at school, Justice Jones realizes she will have more than one mystery to solve. Some seem harmless enough, but why are the teachers hiding secrets about a murdered maid?

Have you ever wondered what life would be like in a Mars Colony? This oversized, illustrated book examines the atmosphere, climate, and orbit of the red planet and presents what living on Mars would be like, including housing, food, and transportation.

While doing research online, Cacha finds Francisco's blog. Thanks to the web, the two begin a friendship, sharing many things, including the difficulties both went through when their parents divorced. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun...

With hundreds of illustrations in 3D, see the Earth like never before! Discover how the planet was formed. Observe its incredible geography, ecosystems, and diversity. Learn about geological phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and...

This illustrated book presents the origin of some of history's most important inventions. They include the calendar, paper, gun powder, the steam engine, the lightbulb, airplanes, and the internet. Review questions are included after each...

Told in verse, this is the story of Ellie, who is tired of constantly being fat shamed. She finds solace in swimming because, in the water, she feels weightless. She meets Catalina, a friend who does not judge her, and starts seeing a new therapist. ...

The members of a secret high school math club invite Elsa to join them. She likes being able to use her abilities, logic, and creativity with them, but she is upset she cannot tell her best friends about the club. She proposes opening the group to...

This book uses Nobel Prize-winning scientist Barbara McClintock to help explain genetics to children. Readers will learn about chromosomes, DNA, retroviruses, miosis, cloning, genetic therapy, and more. A glossary is included.

Innovations in technology improve our lives in countless ways. What was once considered impossible, is now reality. This stunning reference introduces children to countless advancements, including autonomous robots, green buildings, biodegradable...

The last thing that Alma expected when she accepted her mother's invitation to spend a few days in Kiev was for a war to start. Amidst the horror of the bombings, she gets unexpected support from her neighbor Olga, a former Bolshoi dancer, and Davyi, a...

Ever since the dawn of humankind, people have been trying to discover why people get sick. The study of medicine has advanced over the centuries to include organ transplants and the eradication of many diseases. This highly detailed book presents the...