PreK-8

Written by a pediatric endocrinologist, this book addresses the changes in a boy's body during puberty. It addresses common issues and concerns in a very open yet age-appropriate manner.

From an early age, a boy named José knew the importance of education and standing up for what is right. The truly gorgeous illustrations and verse of José richly portray the youth of José Martí, who became famous throughout the Americas as a writer and...

This book introduces children to King Midas, Icarus, Heracles, and many more gods and heroes of Ancient Greece. A glossary and series of comprehension questions appear at the end of the book to enhance understanding.

Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book teaches readers where food, clothes, and everyday items come from and how they are made. This includes oil used in salad dressing, tea, paper for notebooks, bottle corks, candles, soap, and silk for...

Hannah and her friend Mia decide to help the local animal shelter that could close due to lack of funds. They slowly get a lot of people involved, but cannot seem to get a new girl named Abi to drop her guard.

This beautifully illustrated anthology presents 12 legends from all over Latin America. Sidebars with enriching content enable children to better understand these legends and the indigenous groups from which they come. Unfamiliar vocabulary is defined...

Monsters and demons from mythology and classic works of literature are presented in verse. They include Frankenstein, the Golem, the Headless Horseman, and the Kraken. This book comes with a separate workbook with activities to test reading...

Max continues to get himself into jams and he won't stop until he becomes the school's hero. After sneaking into the ventilation system of South Ridge School, Max falls through a trapdoor and lands on three very muscular criminals. Is he doomed or will...

With just a couple of household items, you can build your own seismograph. This book provides fascinating information about earthquakes.

With just a plastic bag, a tea bag, some sticks, and a candle, you can build your very own hot balloon. This book also provides interesting information about flying.

Hannah is worried about the bakery. She comes up with a brilliant marketing campaign with the help of her new friends.

Jorge Luis Borges is considered one of Latin America's best writers. An ingenious use of color and rich text depict the exciting world Borges created for himself as a child. Not allowed to run around like other boys his age, he used his vivid imagination...

Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy celebrate the rich diversity of the Latino experience in the United States. Free verse fictional narratives are told from the perspective of 12 young people. Each profile is supplemented with information that will...

The Witting family's saga, which began in Sarah, Plain and Tall, now continues in this new story of love, forgiveness, and family ties. When Anna moves to town, she leaves Caleb her journal so that he can continue writing in it. He is worried that he...

We all know that energy is important, but do we actually know what it is? Energy is all around us: heat from the sun, the movement of our bodies, the power of rivers and oceans, the force of the wind, etc. This book explains where energy comes from the...

Gina has always felt different from her classmates. Thanks to her new neighbor Antonio and her creative writing teacher, she just might discover her place in the world.

It's Halloween night and the Mistery cousins are in Salem. The parade is about to start when Larry loses his valuable Eyenet. While looking for it, he gets trapped with Agatha in an old mansion rumored to be haunted by a witch!

Charlie, now the owner of the chocolate factory, sets off with his family and Mr. Wonka to see his newly acquired possession. The incredible journey is made in a most unusual vehicle: a magical glass elevator.

Alejandro wants to manage his own newspaper, but of course, he doesn't have reporters, money or the slightest idea of how to write an article! Children will learn a very valuable lesson as Alejandro fights the odds to make his dream come true. This...

Kristy comes up with a great idea to begin a baby-sitting club and enlists the help of her best friends. The business is not the only thing on their minds. Kristy is having issues accepting her mother's fiancé and the newest member of the group appears...

Every year, Sara goes to her grandparents' house. There, she sees her older cousin Adela, who she admires a lot. This time, however, she will have to share her room with a ghost! This is definitely something Sara will have to investigate.

When Roz the robot opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there, but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack,...

When Hannah hears that her favorite cooking show is looking for contestants, she is determined to win one of the coveted spots. While she prepares, she still finds time to play matchmaker with two of her parents acquaintances. The only bad thing is...

Hannah is happy with her new group of friends, especially with Mia, who shares her love of baking. Her shyness and need to please everyone, however, will lead to a few disagreements. At least Hannah will be able to help George make a major decision.

Snowmen are born on the top of a mountain one winter. At first they all look alike, but as they begin to change, rivalry, jealousy, and hate start to tear them apart. Power struggles ensue where they once was a peaceful, homogeneous community. Spring...

This biography in pictures brings to life the early experiences of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. Every child can relate to his story--such as worrying about fitting in with other children--and will be engaged by the colorful, often amusing...

Charlie wins the rare opportunity to tour Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Inside, he witnesses marvelous creations that will inspire every child's imagination.

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. This book looks closely at Anne's life before the secret annex, what life...

This chapter book touches upon many important themes: immigration, racism, and acceptance. It tells the story of a friendship between a boy named Carlos and a girl named Aila, who moves to Spain from Africa with her father. Shunned at the first, the...

Astrid and Nicole have always been inseparable. For that reason, when Astrid falls in love with skating and discovers that there will be a roller derby tournament in their town, she is convinced Nicole will be at her side. Nicole, however, has signed...

This illustrated biography introduces readers to the life of John F. Kennedy.

Brothers Felipe and Enrique are quite different. Felipe is messy and does not like doing homework while Enrique is a role model who works hard every day. They have to go stay with their grandmother for a while when their mother relocates for work. All...

Max has a big problem when he starts middle school: a bully named Doug keeps stuffing him in his locker. Everything would be different if only Max could be a hero like in his beloved comic books.

Sixth-grader Gaby finds comfort and solace volunteering at the animal shelter after her mother is deported. She would love to adopt Feather, one of the cats at the shelter, but how can she bring Feather home when she herself feels lost?

In the last one hundred years, Earth's average temperature has risen one full degree. That might not sound like much, but it affects the oceans, land, plants, and animals. Learn all about global warming, the carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect, and...

Have you ever taken a field trip that turned out horribly? This is exactly what happened to Kara when her class visits Legendtopia, a fantasy-themed restaurant. While trying to retrieve a necklace taken away by a server, Kara finds a small wooden door...

Once upon a time there was a prince who loved to read fairy tales. He believed the real world would be like the one in his books. Although this leads to a few mishaps, children will come to realize that classic stories reflect reality in one way or...

Jamestown is celebrated as the first permanent English settlement in North America, but underneath the well-known history is a darker past. In its beginning years, Jamestown was far from successful. In fact, most colonists who came to Jamestown never...

When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him...

Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S...