PreK-8

What is the biggest reptile in the world? There's a lot of top contenders in that competition, but none can come close to the saltwater crocodile! This massive crocodilian is both the longest reptile and the heavy reptile around. Young readers will love...

The giant weta is one massive bug! Weighing more than a mouse, this giant bug was once found all over New Zealand. Now, some scientists from New Zealand are trying to bring the population back! Giant wetas might look creepy, but they're a very important...

If you are in eighth grade and are over six feet tall, you frequently get picked on. When Marcus gets expelled for fighting, his mother decides it’s time for a change. She takes him and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives...

When Mr. Roski first saw it, he thought it was the most boring store ever. Still, he decided to rent it. Two months later, Lala Bengala walks into his salon. He adds color and wow to her life. In his one-of-a-kind establishment, where men, women,...

Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the...

Buzz is a little worried about learning about insects, but Fly Guy teaches him and readers how fascinating they can be.

What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even...

Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his medieval village. With a hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to speak to animals, he is often made fun of. Everything changes upon the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secundus. ...

Told in verse, Lula Viramontes wants to be someone people cannot ignore. Her dreams seem unattainable because she must pick grapes with her family in California, take care of her ailing mother, and keep her father's volatile temper at bay. Once she...

Humans can pledge their lives to kings, gods, or even money in search of protection. When a sect arrives in Clonmel promising to put an end to the raiders’ attacks, people offer them gold. This group, however, has sinister motives. Their secrets come...

Dreamlike and whimsical hues bring to life Jorge Luján's poetic verses describing colors found throughout nature. Side-by-side bilingual text and illustrations will not only serve as a tool for language learners but also teach colors to readers of all...

Patina is the fastest girl on the team. She runs for many people and many things. Coach wants to put her on the relay team. How will she learn to depend on her teammates?

Whale sharks are not just the biggest shark in the ocean. Whale sharks are also the largest vertebrate non-mammal in the world! But that's not the only amazing thing about this massive ocean monster. Young readers will love discovering not only what...

This picture book biography introduces children to Leonardo da Vinci, the great Renaissance artist and inventor.

Sunny is amazing at the 1600, but he would much rather dance than run. He doesn't want to let his teammates down. Is there an event than combines both skills?

This picture book biography features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees.

Each picture book biography in this New York Times best-selling series tells the story of a significant historical figure in a simple, conversational, playful way, always focusing on a character trait that makes the hero a role model for kids. This...

After escaping from slavery herself, Harriet Tubman risked her life and her freedom to help other enslaved people reach safety via the Underground Railroad. She is one of America's most important humanitarian and civil rights heroes.

Manu National Park in Peru is home to more kinds of monkeys than anywhere else in the world. This illustrated book introduces children to 14 of them and explains how they live. Additional information on the species is provided at the end of the book.

Harris thinks there's something about the new kid at school, Zeke, and that's because Zeke is actually the new kid on the planet! Will Zeke be able to make friends on this new planet, or will Harris discover his secret? Join Zeke and Harris on their...

This illustrated biography introduces children to one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Even though the marauders known as the Outsiders have been expelled from Clonmel, they killed Halt's only brother before leaving. Now, Halt, Will, and Horace are after them. The Outsiders have divided the kingdom into factions, and they want to destroy...

Spanning over 500 years, this novel presents the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family. In 1492, Benvenida and her family must flee the Inquisition in Spain. In 1923, Reina is sent from Turkey to Cuba because she defied...

In Flora's class, there is a new kid who makes fun of everything and everybody. Flora comes up with a solution before the teacher could even address the situation.

Leo is very sad because his family has changed. There are many things that he does not understand. While looking outside his bedroom window, he sees two caterpillars that are always together. One day, however, everything changes. Thanks to this, Leo...

Since it is raining outside, Emma and her grandfather cannot go to the park to see the swans. Bored, she starts rummaging through a closet. Lo and behold, she finds an old violincello. She asks her grandfather to play it. The sweet melody awakens her...

Justina and her friends are now in their third year of school. A new girl named Letitia has joined the Barnowls. She does not like to follow the rules, and, for some strange reason, the teachers don't seem to mind. The day after a big party, the girls...

A group of scientists comes from a distant planet to study life on Earth. They think the planet is beautiful but cannot understand the behavior of its inhabitants. Their observations will make readers contemplate the way we act.

There are so many species that we admire for their size, agility, swiftness, and other winning traits. In this book, Melissa Stewart celebrates the underdogs of the animal kingdom, including the slow Galapagos turtle, the stinky hoatzin, and the shy...

After a young boy gets confused by a map his mother drew him, he starts to imagine all different kinds of maps, including treasure maps, maps of the human body, maps of feelings, and so much more.

When Benjamin is born, he receives all kinds of gifts. His mother cannot understand why her mother-in-law gives him a pink suitcase. Much to her chagrin, it becomes his favorite possession. It accompanies him through the years to school and beyond. ...

Every year, across the nation, we celebrate Black History Month. Learn about the impressive life of Carter G. Woodson, founder of this important month-long event. He rose from poverty to become the first African American child of former slaves to...

Soon after an uncomfortable truce is made with the Skandians, news comes that the Skandian leader has been captured by a desert tribe. The Rangers and Will are soon sent to save him. The warriors have never faced anything like the desert with its...

Laura Rodríguez Colón has a plan: no matter what any adult says, she will live with her parents again. One day, she finds an abandoned puppy. It must be fate. Perhaps this is what she needs to put her plan inmotion.

On our planet, there is life all around us. Animals, plants, and organisms seem to be in harmony with their environment. How is this possible? Learn how evolution has shaped today's amazing biological diversity. The graphics in this oversized book...

A hunter finds a siren by a lake and invites him to visit his world. She likes it so much; she abandons the sea to live on land. Later, he begins to bring home orphaned animal cubs. Soon, they create a close-knit family.

Would you like to meet the most beloved doggie duet singers in the entire world? Mother and daughter Luna and Ranchera were born in the Wild West. Their lives were not always easy. Discover how they overcame hunger and achieved international fame.

Everyone says Joy Applebloom is a person who sees the glass as half full. Her new best friend Benny has been acting rather strangely lately. Something must be happening at school. She will not give up until she discovers what is going on and makes him...

This is the story of a young girl whose life is suddenly turned upside down. Once bombs start raining down, she flees with her family in rubber rafts. She makes it to the other side of the Mediterranean, but many refugees do not. A poignant note by...

Pizza and Taco are great friends. Both are made with delicious ingredients, but who's the best? They decide they will have to put that question to a vote.