PreK-8

In this stunning anthology of five Mayan tales, readers will discover why the nighthawk pursues the wild turkey, how Chaac became the god of rain, how the different forest animals banded together to help the hummingbirds, why lizards can shed their...

Jack and Annie finally get a chance to visit Antarctica. How can anyone be happy there? They will have to learn this from the penguins.

Jack and Annie travel back in time to the Renaissance. In this exciting installment, they enlist the help of Leonardo da Vinci.

Can bad guys change their ways? The Big Bad Wolf seems to think so and convinces Mr. Shark, Mr. Serpent, and Mr. Piranha to join him in a quest to become a hero instead of villain. Piece of cake, right?

A little girl named Mariona and her cat end up inside a book they are reading. The story takes place in a land where there are no shadows or nighttime. She comes up with a clever way of solving that problem.

When Isadora Moon and her family go on a camping trip to the beach, they're just like everybody else. They roast marshmallows, build sand castles, and sleep in a tent! In a magical family, however, anything can happen. When Isadora goes on a nighttime...

Isadora Moon loves sunshine, the nighttime, magic wand, her black tutu, spooky bats and, Pink Rabbit. She is half-fairy, half-vampire, and she's special because she is different! Now Isadora's parents want her to start school, but she's not sure where...

Cal does not like to read. Living high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help his father than sit with a book. That book woman just won't take no for an answer. She continually rides up the mountain with a ton of books. Based on a true...

Did you know that Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, kangaroos are the only large animals that can jump or that silver is good for fighting bacteria? This book is filled with fascinating facts on many subjects. On each two-page spread, readers...

Discover what happens when science, technology, engineering, art, and math come together. From types of energy to sound waves, the creative process to innovations in technology, this colorful book will spark a love of learning in children.

This book tackles an issue familiar to children in multicultural settings. María Isabel, a newcomer to the United States, feels hurt when her teacher decides that the class will call her Mary to distinguish her from the other two Marías. But María Isabel...

El Ratón Pérez is the equivalent of the tooth fairy in Spanish-speaking countries. In this humorous story, a little girl named Laura gets a chance to find out what this mysterious character is really like.

Bernardo will be in the same grade as Carlos. Carlos isn't sure how he feels about that, but when Bernardo moves into Carlos's house, plays on the same team, and gets a lot of his father's attention, Carlos gets upset. To make matters worse, Bernardo...

While the Magic Rescuers are enjoying a day at the pool, they receive an urgent message. The pirates and the mermaids are fighting and no one knows why. They are the only ones who can restore the peace, but it won't be easy. They will first have to...

Lucas, Marina, and Zoe are the new Magic Rescuers of the forest. When Faucyn, the dragon, asks for help, they must hurry home for their grandmother's birthday. Little did they know that some naughty elves would follow them and cause quite a problem...

When Sherlock Mole learns that the Queen Bee is missing, he swings into action. This illustrated chapter book teaches children about bees and provides games and projects to make readers feel like they are also on the case.

The Bad Guys are not having a good day. They get involved with a guinea pig that turns out to be an evil scientist seeking revenge!

A new student comes to Miguel's class. Her name is Sabina and she is very sad because her mother recently died. She believes her mother is with the mermaids. Although others laugh at this claim, Miguel befriends her and accompanies her on a search for...

Isadora's class visits a spooky old castle. While checking out the dungeon, Isadora makes a new friend. How will she introduce him to the other kids without scaring them too much?

It's Isadora's birthday, and she is very excited about having a party, just like her friends have! With parents in charge, however, things might not quite turn out like she's expecting…

How many stars are in the universe? Who invented the first telescope? How many moons does Saturn have? Discover the answers to these and many more questions about the Solar System in this informative book.

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and this book introduces readers to 14 women who invented very useful, helpful items. They include Chicago native Margaret Wilcox who invented the car heater, Indiana native Marion O'Brien Donovan who...

Sebas and Daniela, students from the Verne School for Young Inventors, travel back to prehistoric times thanks to a magical turtle. They meet a young boy named Knut and his pet, a baby mammoth, and they help Knut's tribe recover a valuable object. ...

Jack and Annie travel to 17th-Century Japan with just a book and a magic wand to guide them.

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie to a deserted island in the middle of the ocean. They get rescued by a ship in search of a sea monster!

What would you do if you were face to face with the Abominable Snowman? Find out what happened to Ramay, a lazy boy whose mother tells him to go outside and do something useful.

Under an acacia tree, right next to the skeleton of a dromedary, a boy named Kinti finds a leather bag containing a slingshot, a copy of the Koran, and a book of poetry in a foreign language. As he grows up, he learns the power of words and is...

This illustrated biography introduces children to Ada Lovelace, considered the world's first programmer. Daughter of Lord Byron and the mathematician Anne Milbanke, her ideas and detailed notes helped to influence computer science over 100 years after...

When Sam Grave's friend Lucy disappears inside her locker, Sam and Antonio must find her and rescue her from Eerie Elementary!

This book presents the articles adopted by the United Nations on the rights of children in an age-appropriate, illustrated format.

In this Brazilian folktale, a brave young princess sets out to find her mother and her son who have both vanished from the palace.

Juana Inés de la Cruz decided to become a nun to be able to read and learn all that she wanted. She wrote and published several books. Today, centuries later, her works are still read and studied, and she is considered one of the most important...

This very powerful picture book shows the plight of refugees through a child's eyes. The little girl in this story does not understand why she has to leave her home, where she is going or why everyone is afraid. The dark illustrations will help readers...

Fernando, Balbina, and Hopi take an unforgettable trip in a mechanical cow built by Balbina. They land in the American Southwest and meet a Hopi storyteller. He asks them to help solve the mystery of the missing sacred feather.

Readers will love the humorous twists given to fables and fairy tales, including Sleeping Beauty, The Ugly Duckling, The Tortoise and the Hare, and Snow White. It offers a fresh way of looking at the classic tales.

Based on the author's childhood, this book depicts a day in the life of a Chinese immigrant family in Guatemala. Their daily routines, which revolve around the family store, are shown through the eyes of a little girl. She relishes the uniquely...

Readers will love the hilarious steps outlined by the author that include airplanes, harrowing escapes, mazes, and, of course, pretty paper. Don't forget to congratulate the recipient of the gift after all your effort.

After the tragic events of 9/11, a seven-and-a-half ton steel beam from one of the World Trade Towers was given to the U.S. Navy. It was sent to a foundry in Louisiana and eventually became the bow of the USS New York. Readers of all ages will be moved...

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17, he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. That did not stop him. Martí dedicated his...

The human body comes in many shapes and sizes and changes a lot over the course of our lives. This illustrated book explains all about our bodies and the life cycle in a way children will understand. A glossary of helpful terms is included.