PreK-8

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.

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...

Now that Anne feels at home in Green Gables, she longs to find a kindred spirit. When her neighbor Diana invites her to a picnic, she can hardly contain herself. Will she be able to control her powerful imagination or will it get her in trouble?

From a small village in Japan comes this story of universal relevance and appeal that teaches a valuable lesson. Chibi, or Tiny Boy, is shunned and teased by his classmates for being 'different.' An insightful new teacher encourages Chibi to finally...

Billie B. Brown creates the Mystery Club and enlists the help of Jack, Mika, and Alex. Their first mission is to investigate a haunted house. Billie is certain a witch lives in it. Everyone gets too frightened to continue, but Billie and Jack know...

In book one, Jack is worried about the spelling test he did not study for. In book two, it's Math Week and Jack has to learn how to work well with a classmate other than Billie.

In book one, Jack asks Billie for help because he is nervous about auditioning for the school concert by himself, but things do not turn out like he had planned. In the second book, Billie and others realize how brave Jack is after learning he has...

Laura is very worried about climate change. The rising temperatures are destroying the ecosystem where the polar bears live. She is determined to do something to help her favorite animals.

When a charming grasshopper embarks on a journey, he observes different characters and discovers some very peculiar modes of behavior.

In book one, Billie tries to act brave and agrees to watch a scary movie with her friend Rebecca. She ends up having quite a fright night! In the second one, Billie wants a pet, but her parents say no to all the animals she mentions. Will she ever...

Many insects hatch from eggs and molt several times as they grow bigger; others, such as butterflies, undergo a complete metamorphosis. This book breaks down these cycles into easy-to-understand steps in both accessible language and colorful diagrams...

This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including freshwater, saltwater, swamp, bog, wetland, marsh, reservoir, evaporation, precipitation, and more. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and...

Introduce students to the concept of landforms with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including slope, elevation, plateau, canyon, continent, peninsula, and...

This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including hypothesis, data, experiment, conclusion, method, research, and more. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to...

Matter can be a water, liquid, or gas. These are the states of matter. Learn about matter with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to...

Introduce students to the topic of energy with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice...

A force is a push, a pull, or a turn. Every force has an equal and opposite force. Learn about forces with this science reader that features easy-to-read text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book includes a fun and engaging science...

Living and nonliving things live together in an ecosystem. To stay alive, all living things in an ecosystem need to live in balance. The book includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they...

Learn about the water cycle, the rock cycle, natural disasters, and adaptations in this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. The book includes a fun and engaging science...

Insects, water, and wind help plants grow new plants. Learn about pollination with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. The book includes a fun and engaging science...

Uncle Manuel cannot attend Edu's party, but he sends his dragons as a surprise. What kind of trouble could that cause?

In the first story, Jack helps Billie with her chores, thinking that with the money she will earn, she would buy something they both want. When she finally has enough, she wants to get something just for herself. Will she change her mind? In the...

Crock runs away from his village because he is tired of being laughed at by the older boys. He decides to go hunting to prove he is as good as they are, but nothing could prepare him for what falls into his trap!

In Maurice Sendak's debut as a writer, a little boy named Kenny has a dream one night in which a four-footed rooster asks him seven questions. Readers young and old will be swept up in his quest to answer them all in a story that masterfully blends...

Ixchel wants to learn how to weave the colorful fabrics that Mayan women have been creating for generations, but her mother is always too busy making things to sell at the market to teach her. Undeterred, she not only finds a way to learn on her own,...

The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula.

The little boy in this story imitates the behavior he sees around him and does not understand why he always gets in trouble for it. When he sees that adults get in trouble, too, for things like saying bad words or speeding, he feels a lot better.

In book one, Billie B. is asked to show Mika, the new student from Japan, around. When Mika begins to copy everything Billie does, she gets really annoyed. In the second story, Billie B. must learn to overcome her fear of swimming. Help comes in a way...

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

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.

It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and guides our future. Colorful images, supporting text, a...

We must take care of the Earth and protect our environment. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to convey this important message.

Many of America's natural landmarks have become famous. They remind us of the power of nature. It is important to preserve these places so that everyone can enjoy them.

Tia Isa wants to buy a car, but she does not have enough money saved up. Her young niece takes on a number of odd jobs and surprises her aunt with the balance she needs.

When Mia's grandmother moves in with them, she speaks very little English and Mia's Spanish is not very good. To make matters worse, the grandmother misses her homeland. The two end up teaching each other their languages with the help of a parrot named...

This informative book teaches early readers about the important impact that government has on our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more through bright images and supportive text.

Once America was free from Great Britain, it needed to decide how to run the new country. The nation's founders split the government into three branches. This ensured that no one person would have too much power. This system keeps us free!

Today, Americans embrace one another's differences, but it was not always this way. In the past, people had to struggle against slavery and unfair leaders. Americans believe in equality and responsibility. These are our civic values.

America has the oldest working constitution in the world! It tells our leaders how to run the country, and it ensures that Americans have rights. Our nation's founders wrote the U.S. Constitution over 200 years ago, and we still follow it today!

In a community, people help one another. There are many ways to help someone in need. You can volunteer your time, donate things, and recycle. It feels good to help other people!