PreK-8

William Jimeno moved to the United States with his family in 1970. Thirty-one years later, as a rookie Port Authority police officer, he was one out of just 20 people pulled from the rubble of the Twin Towers. In this illustrated biography, he shares...

William Jimeno moved to the United States with his family in 1970. Thirty-one years later, as a rookie Port Authority police officer, he was one out of just 20 people pulled from the rubble of the Twin Towers. In this illustrated biography, he shares...

This picture book biography presents the life of music super star Carlos Santana. As it traces his musical evolution, it also discusses important social and political events of the time.

Alicia is lulled to sleep by the song of the coqui frogs. When a powerful hurricane approaches Puerto Rico, her family evacuates to a shelter. There, Alicia hears many things, but not her beloved frogs. After the storm passes, her family returns home...

Katherine Johnson showed an extraordinary ability for math from a young age. Overall brilliant, she graduated high school at 14 and college at 18. There were not many opportunities for women in math, especially women of color. In 1953, she started...

Can a hungry crow become friends with a juicy worm? This amusing graphic novel shows that differences can be overcome, especially if there is food involved!

In this celebration of diversity, readers will visit a school and meet students with different abilities, likes, families, religions, backgrounds, and genders. The book also contains a thematic index and detailed glossary.

The mockingbird is known for the beautiful sound it makes and its ability to imitate other birds. The one in this story has lost its song and is determined to find it. In a book filled with tongue twisters, the bird recovers his melody and creates...

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.

This cumulative well-known folk song tells the story of a sick donkey that humorously tries to get better.

This delightful beginning reader, told in the first person, is about the protagonist's brother who is crazy about dinosaurs. One day he tells her that he is going to turn into one. Incredulous from the start, later on, she cannot believe what she sees!

A caterpillar goes to sleep for a long time and wakes up to discover that he has become a beautiful butterfly.

Gelatina wants her older brother Roberto to pay attention to her, but he is busy writing a story on his computer. He eventually agrees to read her one book. When he refuses to read a second one, she decides to make up a story of her very own.

Katherine Johnson loved to count, and she was exceptional at math. When she finished eighth grade at just 10 years of age, her family had to move because the high school near her house did not accept African American students. Her mathematical genius...

This bittersweet love story between a caterpillar and a tadpole takes an ironic turn for the worse once the two evolve into their respective animals (frog and butterfly). The surprise ending will surely capture the attention of the reader. This book may...

Luisa is not happy when she moves from the country to a big city. She even gets into a fight at school with a girl named Ema. They later become friends and Ema shows Luisa all the great things the city has to offer.

Rabbit thinks Worm is disgusting because of what he eats. Worm will not be deterred. This amusing graphic novel shows children that friendship can prevail in spite of differences.

Camila was born on a farm in Europe in a country with drastic temperature changes. When she moves to a tropical place with eternal spring, she acts out. Could she have mad cow disease? Advanced vocabulary words that appear in orange throughout the...

Human beings are very adaptable. We can live in many different kinds of homes. This book looks at how living spaces have changed over the years and how houses vary from place to place.

Narwhal follows a group of fish to school. When they arrive, they find out that the teacher is sick. The versatile Narwhal turns himself into the best substitute teacher ever!

In the town of Chewandswallow, food falls from the sky instead of snow and rain. Unfortunately, the weather soon takes a turn for the worse and portion sizes gets so large, the town folk begin to fear for their lives! Children will love the clever...

In this Japanese legend, a woman finds a peach in the river while washing clothes. She brings it home, and, when her husband slices open the fruit, they find a baby inside! The childless couple decides to adopt the boy, who grows up to possess super...

Twins Helena and Maria win piggy banks. Their godmother encourages them to save, but only one of the girls follows that advice. This picture book will encourage children to think about their own spending habits.

Margot is insecure because she is taller than everyone else. A seashell contest with her cousins help her find the self-confidence she needs. Gerard moves from France to a Spanish-speaking country. Some classmates laugh at his accent and the fact that...

The little girl in the first story is scared of the dark. How will she get through her first sleepover without the other girls realizing that? In the second story, a little boy is reluctant to participate in certain camp activities. He finds the...

This picture book biography presents the life of music super star Carlos Santana. As it traces his musical evolution, it also discusses important social and political events of the time.

Every human being is unique. Every human being has rights. This book teaches children about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and explains the importance of respect and acceptance.

The etiquette classic from the Urbanidad de Carreño has been read throughout Latin America for generations. This edition has been updated for today's children. In addition to the timeless norms about listening well, being neat, and asking for...

From the author of the popular Narwhal series comes this picture book about Rot, a mutant potato that signs up for a beauty pageant. Does he stand a chance against an adorable little bunny, a cuddly kitten, and a pink jellyfish?

Areli Morales shares the story of her life. She was six years old when her parents brought her from Mexico to New York City. She had to work hard to learn a new language and fit in. With time, the US began to feel a lot more like home. Her...

It can be difficult for young children to understand what a virus is and how it spreads. In this illustrated book, Tobias, a Coronavirus cell, explains where viruses come from, how they travel from host to host, and how humans can protect themselves.

A girl named Rosa weaves creations from fog that people buy to cover things they do not want to see. One day, she receives a letter from her father that completely changes her outlook and her craft. Children will learn that under the densest of fog,...

When Dragon finds a fat cat sitting in the snow in front of his house, he decides to invite him in. Before he knows it, Dragon has a family.

Don Osito was Salvador Dalí's sister's beloved teddy bear. In this charming picture book, Don Osito shares his memories about the painter, his sister, and their friend Federico García Lorca. Short biographies of these important figures are included at...

Do you know what a paleontologist does? What did the largest dinosaur weigh? Do any direct descendents of the dinosaurs exist? Learn the answers to these and other questions.

Do you know where the smallest bones in your body is located? What does the heart do? How many muscles do you use when you smile? Discover the answers to these and other questions about the human body.

How long can whales hold their breath underwater? Why are flamingoes pink? Which bird is the rhino's best friend? Learn the answers to these and other fascinating questions about animals.

Divided into sections including at school, in stores, and on vacation, this book introduces children to different types of professions. They will learn about cafeteria workers, special education teachers, stable hands, ski patrol, mail carriers, chefs,...

After the sheep loses her shadow while escaping from the wolf, she tries in vain to get another one. Other animals offer to give her their shadows, but they do not quite fit. The solution comes in an unlikely form. This book comes with a separate...

While hunting aliens, Binky the Space Cat ends up outside! After being bitten by a swarm, his human rescues him. All seems fine until Binky realizes that his beloved toy Ted was left behind. Now he will have to plot to get him back without his family...