PreK-8

Crock runs away from his village because he is tired of being laughed at by the older boys. He decides to go hunting to prove he is as good as they are, but nothing could prepare him for what falls into his trap!

Readers will love the humorous twists given to fables and fairy tales, including Sleeping Beauty, The Ugly Duckling, The Tortoise and the Hare, and Snow White. It offers a fresh way of looking at the classic tales.

In Maurice Sendak's debut as a writer, a little boy named Kenny has a dream one night in which a four-footed rooster asks him seven questions. Readers young and old will be swept up in his quest to answer them all in a story that masterfully blends...

Based on the author's childhood, this book depicts a day in the life of a Chinese immigrant family in Guatemala. Their daily routines, which revolve around the family store, are shown through the eyes of a little girl. She relishes the uniquely...

Readers will love the hilarious steps outlined by the author that include airplanes, harrowing escapes, mazes, and, of course, pretty paper. Don't forget to congratulate the recipient of the gift after all your effort.

The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula.

The little boy in this story imitates the behavior he sees around him and does not understand why he always gets in trouble for it. When he sees that adults get in trouble, too, for things like saying bad words or speeding, he feels a lot better.

After the tragic events of 9/11, a seven-and-a-half ton steel beam from one of the World Trade Towers was given to the U.S. Navy. It was sent to a foundry in Louisiana and eventually became the bow of the USS New York. Readers of all ages will be moved...

In book one, Billie B. is asked to show Mika, the new student from Japan, around. When Mika begins to copy everything Billie does, she gets really annoyed. In the second story, Billie B. must learn to overcome her fear of swimming. Help comes in a way...

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17, he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. That did not stop him. Martí dedicated his...

The human body comes in many shapes and sizes and changes a lot over the course of our lives. This illustrated book explains all about our bodies and the life cycle in a way children will understand. A glossary of helpful terms is included.

Judy Blume's wonderful story about a little boy who desperately longs for freckles will be interesting reading for any child who has ever felt frustrated when trying to achieve the impossible.

In this exciting new Merlin Mission, Jack and Annie go back in time to New York City, during one of the darkest periods in the city's history--the Great Depression. Even worse, the city is in the grip of a terrible snowstorm. To stop the blizzard, Jack...

Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with...

Jack and Annie travel back in time to a desert in the Middle East at the behest of Merlin who has given them a rhyme to help on their mission. There they meet a Bedouin tribe and learn about the way they live.

Merlin has asked Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy, in the 1700s. With the help of some new friends, a research book, and a mysterious rhyme from Merlin, the heroes will save the...

A new villain appears in Gotham City to challenge Batman. Everything is not what it seems, and even an elegant kitty named Catwoman can make the bat go off the deep end.

This book is inspired by the film Man of Steel, which explains and details the origins of Superman.

Sam Graves discovers his school is alive and hungry for students! He is forced to use his horrible orange monitor's sash to protect his fellow classmates. Will he be able to defeat the school?

Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality and desegregation for African Americans...

A quiet, shy, and humble little girl grew up to become a VERY important writer. How important was she? She was the first Latin American writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, the most prestigious award given to writers in the world!

Simón Bolívar is known as El Libertador because he freed an enormous territory--an area that today is shared by six South American countries--from the yoke of the Spanish Empire. Come meet him in the pages of this book.

During a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum, a little girl named Emma envisions herself escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad. The expressive illustrations will enable readers to picture themselves as participants in arduous journey.

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.

In this installment, Billie B. loses her first tooth and has a run-in with the school bully.

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...

Clementina the turtle wants to see the world, but her macho mate Arturo never takes her ambitions seriously. Overburdened with the gifts and house wares that Arturo has given her, Clementina ventures out of her shell to begin a new life on her own.

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.

It is important for us to remember the events of the past. One way to preserve our history is by building landmarks. Visiting these places and learning about them helps us appreciate our past and guides our future. Colorful images, supporting text, a...

We must take care of the Earth and protect our environment. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to convey this important message.

Many of America's natural landmarks have become famous. They remind us of the power of nature. It is important to preserve these places so that everyone can enjoy them.

This set contains 35 books aligned to the second 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.

Tia Isa wants to buy a car, but she does not have enough money saved up. Her young niece takes on a number of odd jobs and surprises her aunt with the balance she needs.

When Mia's grandmother moves in with them, she speaks very little English and Mia's Spanish is not very good. To make matters worse, the grandmother misses her homeland. The two end up teaching each other their languages with the help of a parrot named...