PreK-8

Grouped by theme, this anthology offers poems of varied lengths and styles on a wide range of subjects. They include family, school, weather, nature, imagination, and identity.

How slowly does a snail move? Are insects afraid of the dark? Why do ants walk in line? This oversized, illustrated book answers these and many more questions about insects of all kinds. Children are also invited to find all the insects hidden in the...

Once upon a time, there was a man who had everything he ever wanted, but he still was not happy where he lived. He moved all over the world, but each place was too loud, too quiet, too messy, etc. Will he ever find the perfect home?

Miguel gets scared easily. One of his biggest fears is the large tree he passes on his way to school. One day, his dog Gustavino disappears into its roots and branches. He will have to overcome his fears and in order to find his beloved pet.

Ulises, the new boy at school, gets picked on because he would rather hang out with the girls than play soccer with the boys. Trouble ensues when a theatrical production put on by Ulises and his friends interferes with the boys' sports. Readers will...

A little boy always sees a group of dogs walking in perfect formation behind a homeless man. His curiosity gets the better of him and he asks the man where the dogs came from. In this touching story, the man tells him how they all ended up living with...

The words in this beginner's dictionary have been carefully selected to be of high interest to children, such as objects commonly found at home and at school, animals, nature, and food. A sample sentence and photo accompany each entry and synonyms are...

This uplifting story about a parrot from the tropics that lives in a Chicago apartment shows the difficulties of moving to a new place and the importance of community. The cheerful ending can also be used to discuss the benefits of protecting wildlife.

Jorge Argueta teaches children how to make guacamole in this illustrated, bilingual poem.

This set contains 34 books aligned to the fourth grade science curriculum.

Available for schools and libraries only, this set contains 35 carefully selected titles. No further educational discount can be applied.

The Earth is constantly changing. Earthquakes shake the ground. Volcanoes create new land. Water and wind erode rocks. These natural things are changing the face of our planet.

In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see.

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that 'separate but equal' was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Ee helped change unfair laws for African Americans.

There are many countries in our world, and they each have a unique way of life. When we explore different cultures, we learn about the people of the world. Although we may be different, we also have much in common. We are all part of one world.

This book teaches children all about the world's favorite pets -- cats and dogs!

One night a boy named Pedro goes into the forest to look for his missing fire engine toy. The nocturnal animals observe him with great curiosity. With their help, he ends up finding his toy, having the adventure of a lifetime, and making some new...

On the way to the movies, Timmy spots a cat and begins to chase it. The whole group follows him and ends up at an empty house. Is it really empty? Some strange sounds coming from it seem to indicate the opposite…

A famous race horse escapes during a training session. The Famous Five will have to act quickly to find him safe and sound.

Timmy is barking so much on Christmas that he is sent to his doghouse outside. That night a thief breaks in and steals all the presents. Will Timmy be able to save Christmas?

This illustrated book introduces the famous character Don Quixote to young children. The simplified text and fanciful drawings allows them to gain an appreciation of the Spanish classic.

Merlin the Magician and Morgan le Fay have disappeared! Jack and Annie, along with their friends Teddy and Kathleen, travel to the Land-Behind-the-Clouds to try and find them. There they discover that the Ice Wizard has stolen Merlin's Staff of...

Merlin the Magician sends Jack and Annie to a haunted castle to find out what happened to the people who lived there. Will they be brave enough to step inside and smart enough to figure out how the castle became haunted in the first place?

Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot. They have no idea that they have been invited to save Camelot from being forgotten forever. Will they succeed when the great knights have failed?

Merlin the Magician needs Jack and Annie to get the powerful Sword of Light for the good of all Camelot. With just a rhyme to guide them, they embark on an amazing journey filled with fabulous creatures. Will they be able to solve the mystery before...

The myths and legends in this book come from Mexico, Chile, Nicaragua, Peru, and Argentina, providing wonderful insight into the beliefs of the early people of Latin America.

The Foster Monsters are the hottest toys. Oscar dreams of having one. When he finally gets one, an accident in his father's workshop leads him to discover the sinister truth of what goes on at the Foster Factory. Together with his friends and their...

This picture book introduces children to the colorful, abstract artist Vasily Kandinsky. It explains how the colors spoke to him like musical notes, which lead him to revolutionize the art scene in the early 1900s.

Coco goes on a field trip with his class to the Valley of the Giant Mushrooms. The teacher wants to find a rare plant. How boring! Or is it? Wait until you see what sort of amazing creatures live in the valley.

Sofi is drawn to the colorful mural with images of Puerto Rico that she walks by in her neighborhood. One day on her way home from the store, she finds herself transported to Old San Juan with the characters from the painting. She has a great time...

It's super hot and the Famous Five want to spend the afternoon lazing around. Plans change when they spot a suspicious group of men on motorcycle.

This one-of-a-kind book presents letters written by girls from all over the world to Malala Yousafzai. They express their admiration for her courage to stand up to discrimination and continue her fight even after the attempt on her life. The book is...

All George wants to do is get his hair cut, but he ends up running into some thieves. Julian, Dick, and Anne are at the ice cream shop. Who will come to his rescue?

Timmy thinks a couple of passengers on a train looks suspicious. Will the Five be able to figure out what's going on?

Venezuelan children's book author Verónica Uribe has adapted 20 of Aesop's most beloved fables for children, including the City Mouse and the Country Mouse, the Tortoise and the Hare, and Belling the Cat. The adorable illustrations and the smaller size...

Can you imagine a shipwrecked sailor living on air and seaweed for eight days? Can you imagine a trail of yellow butterflies fluttering their wings to songs of love? Once, there was a little boy named Gabito who could. Gabriel Garcia Marquez is perhaps...

This award-winning picture book does the impossible. It condenses the life of the late, great Nelson Mandela in a way children will be able to understand and appreciate.

This book describes how different ecosytems work.

Amazing photography and clearly written text teach children about the phases of the moon, stars, planets, and so much more.

This book introduces children to force and movement.