PreK-8

This book teaches children all about gravity.

This book explains melting points in a way children will understand.

Maria loves to play soccer. She gathers up her courage to ask to join the best soccer club in the area. At first, the boys laugh at her because she's a girl, but she wins them over with her great skills and tenacity.

A smelly cloud has invaded the goats' pasture. Everytime the Princess in Black and her friend manage to push it away, it stinks up another kingdom. Other masked heroes come to lend a hand.

It's Science Fair Day! Will a slimy monster inside a volcano ruin everything?

Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans...and they do not include monsters! When a little kitty is in danger, it's time for the Princess in Black to come to the rescue!

Everyone in Pablo's family is angry with him because he is very messy and careless with their things. He decides he should go in search of a new family, but, after some consideration, he realizes the one he has isn't so bad.

To complete a school project, Eric has to see the new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum during his Christmas vacation. His grandmother promises to make the trip with him after she has prepared the typical pasteles and bought the holiday presents. What...

Laura wants to know if animals laugh. While doing research, her family learns about a beached whale, and they decide to visit it. While everyone tries to save the enormous animal, Laura has a magical experience when she touches the whale.

Each time young Bartholomew Cubbins takes off his hat, another appears on his head. This infuriates the King, who has commanded the boy to uncover his head. Even the King's wise men and magicians cannot keep the hat from reappearing. The 500th hat,...

In this touching book, Nando and his mother honor the spirit of his favorite uncle on the Day of the Dead. Nando wonders how he will recognize his uncle's spirit, but in the end he is reassured that Tío Fernando is happy because he has not been forgotten.

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

Deep in the Amazon jungle, a man begins to cut down a big kapok tree. He falls asleep, and the animals that make their home in the tree surround him and persuade him to stop cutting it down. The exotic colors of the jungle and its inhabitants are...

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

The story of Miss Rumphius has delighted children for decades with its tale of the Lupine Lady, who vowed as a young girl to make the world more beautiful. This sparkling edition, featuring vibrant landscapes, will continue to enchant readers with the...

Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when the monster alarm sounds! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia, but luckily she is also the Princess in...

There are so many good reasons to read, and this one-of-a kind book presents 101 of them, supplied by children, in a lighthearted way. The illustrations add a touch of humor to the book's simple, yet profound message. It is a perfect title for...

This STEAM reader teaches readers about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, how to prevent them, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment.

Anne loves fall in Avonlea, especially going to school with her best friend Diana. Everything changes when a new student arrives who makes fun of her red hair. Anne never thought she could feel so angry. How will she get over this?

In book one, Billie B.'s grumpy neighbor refuses to return the soccer ball that falls in her yard. How will she get I back? In book two, Billie B. and Jack's classroom is filled with bees and Jack is allergic!

There is strength in numbers and in this incredible story children will learn the value of solidarity and teamwork. Only with a spirit of togetherness can a group of jungle animals work together to survive a terrible and unexpected flood.

Soccer is the most important thing in the world to Leo and his friends. For the first time ever, Leo is watching the game from the bench. Kevin, the new kid, is playing his position and he has become close friends with Dani, Leo's best friend. When...

The strawberries in Mika's mother's garden have disappeared! Billie B. and the rest of the Mystery Club have a new case to investigate.

Someone has put eucalyptus leaves in Rebecca's sandwich and everyone at school accuses Benny. Billie B. is certain he didn't do it, but how can she prove it? With the help of her friends, a recorder, and a bit of intuition, she will discover the truth.

Billie B. and her best friend Jack find a message written in code on the door to Billie’s house. The members of the Mystery Club will have to decipher the contents.

Something very important has gone missing from the principal's office and the Mystery Club is trying to find out who took it. It turns out it might be one of Billie B.'s three friends! Could it be a false clue?

Jack decides to sell his toys because he thinks they no longer work, but he soon changes his mind. Could it be possible that Billie B. and Jack know a famous singer? Find out what happens in these two stories.

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the...

Marta the mail carrier, who dreams of being a painter, delivers packages to different fairy tale characters. No one ever seems happy with what they get. One rainy day, the addresses run and Marta gets her deliveries all wrong. After that day,...

Respect for the opinions and beliefs of others is not only a critical component of democracy but also of everyday life. Using easy-to-understand concepts such as the 'golden rule,' or treating others as one would want to be treated, this book shows...

The protection of minority rights is all that stands between any democracy becoming a tyranny of the majority. This book looks at what minority rights are and why they are important. The age-appropriate text discusses the different types of minorities...

After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she takes a much needed break. The very next day,...

Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. Just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the heaping platters of...

Today is Princess Magnolia's birthday party, and she wants everything to be perfect. Just as her guests are arriving the monster alarm rings! Princess Magnolia runs to the broom closet, ditches her frilly clothes, and becomes the Princess in Black! She...

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?

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.

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...

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.