PreK-8

This uplifting story is about a boy whose garden becomes a beautiful gathering place amid the ruins of a war-torn village. Told in an age-appropriate manner, it is an easy and universally appealing read, and can be used as a gentle starting point to...

Transported to the sweltering land of Australia, Annie and Jack flee from a huge fire. In the midst of the threatening flames, they must help a baby kangaroo and reunite him with his mother.

Annie and Jack travel in the tree house to a jungle in India. There, they must rescue a wild tiger trapped by poachers...without letting it eat them!

Annie and Jack travel through time and space to the Great Plains in the 19th century. There they meet a Lakota boy and his family, but just when they go out to play, they find themselves in the middle of a buffalo stampede! How will they stop it?

In book 17, the tree house takes Annie and Jack to the decks of the Titanic, moments before it sinks. Although they can't change history, they manage to help a pair of siblings save themselves from the shipwreck.

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The Great Wall of China was not so great if you had to help build it! This book uses a dose of humor to teach children about the rule of Emperor Qin.

With a healthy dose of humor, this book shows children how hard the life of a Roman soldier was.

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...

Two African-American boys and their Russian American 'sister' want to buy their 'gramma' that special Easter bonnet she admired at Mr. Kodinski's shop. When they are wrongly accused of throwing eggs at the shop window, they come up with the perfect way...

When most people think of the world's deadliest animals, they think of lions and sharks. This book shows readers that they can be found in all sizes throughout the animal kingdom, including mosquitoes, elephants, bees, and snakes.

In this captivating, poetic story, a young boy and his mother come across a beautiful flowering tree during a walk through the countryside. The young boy decides to take some of the beauty home with them in the form of a seed. As the tree begins to grow,...

Morgana warns Jack and Annie to be careful about the Vikings when they journey to ancient Ireland. Will they heed her words and still manage to find what they need? Find out in installment 15 of the irresistible Magic Tree House Series.

In adventure 16, Jack and Annie travel to Ancient Greece to see the Olympic Games. There is only one problem -- no girls are allowed in! Jack knows his sister will not take no for an answer. Will she find a way in?

In adventure 14 Jack and Annie travel to Ancient China, where they meet the powerful emperor known as the Dragon King. He decrees that all books should be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save the books and avoid be captured by the emperor's...

In adventure 13, Jack and Annie are transported to the Ancient Roman Empire. Will they be able to save Pompeii's library before Mt. Vesuvius erupts?

Every summer Eric stays with his Grandma in New York's El Barrio. They listen to her amazing record collection and dance salsa. Eric and his Grandma go to see a live performance of their favorite band, which proves to be a memory to last a lifetime...

A little girl named Juliana discovers the amazing imagery of poetry in this delightful book. It pays homage to the famous poem by Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos about the Loiza River.

A poor boy in Spain longs to explore the world. Lucky for him he is chosen to sail with Christopher Columbus...or should I say unlucky?

Tricia struggles in elementary school because she has difficulty learning to read. Her classmates call her dumb, in spite of her many talents. Finally, in fifth grade she is lucky enough to have a teacher who is able to recognize her problem and help her...

In the 12th thrilling installment of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie are sent to the Artic. They get stuck on cracking ice and spy a polar bear in the distance. Is it friend or foe? You'll have to read the book to find out!

In the 11th installment Jack and Annie embark on an African adventure, where they encounter dangers from wild animals and a hungry Masai warrior. This action-packed chapter book is sure to be a hit with children.

In their 10th adventure Jack and Annie end up in a ghost town in the Wild West! They meet all sorts of fascinating characters as they search for clues to the book's riddles.

In the ninth installment of the popular Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie begin a wonderful acquatic adventure filled with riddles and a host of sea creatures, both friendly and not. Luckily dolphins come to their rescue in this exciting chapter...

You wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer! You would have to travel long distances, pray to the gods for good luck and weather on your voyage (you'll sure need it), and always be ready for a fight. This book introduces children to the Vikings in a...

When the author's great-grandmother--a Jewish immigrant from Russia--came to the United States, she brought her babushka and dress to remind her of her country. Her mother made a quilt out of them, along with something from each member of the family...

Jessie, a young woman from a poor village in Eastern Europe, is surprised when she is chosen by the town's Rabbi to travel to America. Profoundly sad at the prospect of leaving behind her grandmother, Jessie makes the voyage across the sea to start a new...

Jack and Annie travel to the moon in order to find what they need to free Morgan from a spell.

In the seventh installment of the popular Magic Tree House series, Jack and Annie journey back in time to the Ice Age, where they meet prehistoric animals and people.

In the sixth adventure of the Magic Tree House series Jack and Annie travel to South America in search of the Morgan le Fay. They encounter all sorts of mysterious creatures in the Amazon Jungle, from biting insects to ferocious beasts.

In the fifth installment of the Magic Tree House series Jack and Annie get transported to Japan, where they meet Ninjas and Samurais. Even the most reluctant of readers will be drawn to the excitement of this chapter book.

Originally from Argentina, poet Jorge Luján now lives in Mexico. The poems in this collection range from whimsical to thought-provoking and rhythmic to prosaic. Young readers will see the poetry in the world around them through Luján’s work.

This elegant story teaches of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures. An afterward by Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah the Maasai warrior at the center of the story provides additional information about his tribe and their generous actions...

Jack and Annie travel through time in their Magic Tree House and explore history while experiencing adventure after adventure. Readers will love this suspense-filled installment in which Jack and Annie explore the pirate life.

Jack and Annie travel through time in their Magic Tree House and explore history while experiencing adventure after adventure. Readers will love this suspense-filled installment in which Jack and Annie explore Ancient Egypt.

Jack and Annie travel through time in their Magic Tree House and explore history while experiencing adventure after adventure. Readers will love this suspense-filled installment in which Jack and Annie explore medieval times.

Jack and Annie travel through time in their Magic Tree House and explore history while experiencing adventure after adventure. Readers will love this suspense-filled installment in which Jack and Annie explore prehistoric times.

Carlos is mad at his family for five different reasons, so he decides to find a witch who can cast a spell on them. He calls a few witches that are listed in the Black Pages, but it's not so easy to find one that is willing to help him out…

Once again, Lomas Garza takes the reader to her hometown of Kingsville, Texas, near the border of Mexico. Through vibrant paintings and warm, personal stories, she brings to life more loving memories of growing up in a traditional Mexican American...

Through heartfelt poems in both English and Spanish, Jorge poignantly conveys his feeling about his life as a newly arrived Mexican immigrant in the United States. Trying to fit in at school yet still hold on to his family heritage, Jorge describes his...