PreK-8

This book explains the science behind 50 everyday items. Divided into sections entitled Food, Getting Ready, Entertainment, At Home, In Town, and Transportation, it teaches children where flour comes from, why we use soap, how cartoons are created, why...

Early readers will learn all about horses and stallions in this appealing book that features vibrant photos, captivating facts, and simple, informative text.

Guachipira is a little bird that has never flown away from home. One day, her family begins acting rather strangely. To cure them, she knows she must travel far and wide to gather ingredients to make the remedies they need. This picture book...

Luk's beloved elephant Mali is injured when she steps on a landmine and loses one of her legs. Readers will be touched to see how she is cared for, fitted for a prosthetic, and learns to walk again with Luk's unwavering help.

In the beginning, when day and night did not exist, the Warao--the native inhabitants of the Orinoco Delta--lived in darkness. This traditional tale explains the origin of the sun and the moon.

Peter and his younger brother Fudge are back in this hilarious novel that finds the Hatcher family on their way to Washington, D.C. so Fudge, who has developed an obsession about money, can visit the U.S. Mint. There they meet up with some cousins from...

When Stanley Yelnats is falsely convicted of stealing a famous basketball player's sneakers, he opts to do his time at Camp Green Lake rather than go to jail. In fact, no lake exists, and Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center, is anything but...

Fly Guy, from the popular early chapter book series, visits the Natural History Museum. Join him and have fun learning about the dinosaurs that he sees.

In this sequel to Taking Sides, Lincoln and his barrio brother Tony Contreras are invited to Japan as exchange students. During their stay, they learn about their own dual identity as Mexican-Americans, family closeness, and the universal nature of hard...

When Peter finds out that his parents are going to have another baby, he worries that this one will turn out to be as much of a pain as his little brother, Fudge. And if that’s not bad enough, they also tell him that they are moving. What could be...

Pilar's magic hammock transports her, Breno, and her cat Samba to Egypt. There they meet the young Pharaoh Tutankhamen, who needs their help to get this throne back. To accomplish this, they must learn about Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and...

In the middle of the night, Luna, a girl who never believed in magic, is visited by a fairy! Tatu is not your stereotypical fairy. She does not use a wand, is rather clumsy, and uses languages from the 1970s, which was the last time she visited Earth. ...

Stargirl, a new tenth grader, arrives at school and causes a sensation. She plays the ukulele, wears crazy outfits, and has a pet mouse. She is endlessly kind and seemingly carefree. After social ups and downs, Stargirl finds companionship when Leo...

Since it is forbidden to punish the prince, Jemmy, an orphan boy, gets whipped whenever his Highness does something wrong. Over time, Jemmy forms a friendship with the prince and teaches him a valuable lesson in taking responsibility for his own actions.

Based on a true story, this book tells how Roy and Silo, two male penguins, form a family at New York's Central Park Zoo. When the couple is given the chance to nurture a fertilized egg, they care for it until a chick hatches. Soft watercolor...

The strangest thing happens to Buzz after he draws monsters and makes puzzles and disguises for him and Fly Guy.

Children will be a-buzz with laughter when they see what happens when Fly Guy ends up in a lady's soup at the hotel restaurant when he goes on vacation with his human family.

After their father dies, Alex's and Connor's grandmother gives them The Land of Stories, a very special, magical book. It transports them to a land of the same name, where fairy tales are brought to life. The only way to get back home is the wishing...

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. They don't have money to pay the rent and food is in short supply. The family might be forced to live in their minivan again. When it looks like things are going to hit rock bottom, Jackson receives an...

Amber and her family take a trip to the Poconos with her best friend and his family for two whole weeks. What could be better than that? Nothing could wrong, right?

Enter the world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons head South to Birmingham, Alabama.....

Bud does not want to return to the orphanage after his disastrous night at the Amos's house; therefore, he decides to go in search of the band leader whom he believes to be the father he has never known. Readers will find this heart-warming Depression...

When a weasel catches a mouse and wants to put him in his soup, the clever mouse convinces him not to by telling the weasel that his soup would taste much better if there were stories in it instead of a mouse. The book continues with four delightful...

Victor and his parents, who are archeologists, travel to Egypt for an excavation of a recently found pyramid. With the help of Yasmine, an Egyptian girl, Victor must make use of his knowledge in mathematics to solve a series of mysteries that are taking...

This illustrated book shows children how doctors take care of their patients.

Fighting crime in Gotham City is no small feat. Good thing Batman has many tools of the trade and tricks up his sleeve.

This moving story about a girl found on a Mediterranean coast, coming from some town in Africa, won a deserved award. It describes the painful situation of immigrants looking for better opportunities in other countries, and the reaction of those who open...

The boys are thrilled when the date for the intramural soccer tournament is announced until they learn that at least two girl starters must be on each school team. Readers will enjoy seeing how both the girl and boy athletes react and what they...

Tomás and his friends see things that each one wants to buy, but they do not have any money. Just when the trio doesn't think they could feel any sadder, a magic coin rolls buy. Once they catch it, they learn they can only buy one thing with it. ...

From one of the most talented Latino writers in the United States comes this brilliant collection of stories whose characters all have a passion for life. Soto's portrayals offer strong psychological insight and describe situations that readers can...

Once upon a time, in a magical land, a king and queen had a daughter. Worried about her future, the monarchs decide to find her a husband. They organize a contest for only the bravest of the brave. Whoever obtains the Grand Wizard's scepter will win...

Having a rhino at home could be very useful. He could eat your report card before your parents see it, help your grandmother make donuts, and help you get a better allowance from your father at the end of the week, but best of all, he could be a lovable...

Children will be encouraged to tell a story about their own family as they move through this charming book about a woman and her family. It features numerous photographs of a family, interesting text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and...

What makes Abigail Adams such an amazing American? Young readers will find out in this intriguing biography.

Felicia accompanies her mother as she cleans houses. Bored one day at Mrs. Fitzpatrick's home, she begins to explore even though she has been warned not to. When she sees a swing set in the yard, she cannot resist and goes outside to play. Much to...

This set contains 35 books aligned to the first grade science curriculum. For more information, please contact Hilda Viskovic at hviskovic@lectorum.com.

This set of 55 books contains a wonderful assortment of authentic literature, translations, and informational texts. For more information, please contact Hilda Viskovic at hviskovic@lectorum.com.

Children will love this illustrated adaptation of the classic Latin American song Estaba la rana for its rhyme and the cumulative nature of the lyrics.

Students will be able to sink their teeth into this wonderful collection of 35 novels.

The titles in this set, available to schools and libraries only, have been carefully chosen to encourage first graders to expand their budding love of reading.