PreK-8

This fun collection of poetry contains verses about cities, home, nature, basically the world around us. Children will smile as they view everyday objects, such as a bicycle, park bench, and button in a whole new light.

Based on the author's own family story, this bilingual book describes the ingenuity one little Mexican American girl uses to create a room of her own from what was once a storage closet.

There are natural and man-made things all around us. This book will get children to start thinking about what falls into each category.

Learn how to classify animals with this easy-to-use book.

This book teaches children all about electricity from how we use it to how to produce it.

This book examines different climates and weather phenomena.

Photographs and concise text teach children about pollination.

This book helps children understand photosynthesis.

Children will be fascinated to learn what certain types of animals do to survive the cold winter months.

During the Great Depression Lydia was sent to live with her uncle Jim in the city. Through her exchange of letters with her family back home we learn how with enthusiasm, a smile, and her gardening skills she is able to transform the dark apartment...

Who's written the letter that Dad finds on his desk? Juliet, no less! She's one of the family cats that has decided to communicate with her owner. But how did she learn to write? And, more importantly, what does her letter say?

Chac, the God of Rain, warns his young servant Muyal not to go into a secret room, but, of course, he could not resist.

Learn why frogs sing when they want it to rain in this folktale about a wise frog who outwit Yuku, the God of Rain.

This book clearly explains how the five senses work.

A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots --Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish. Four leading Latino artists brilliantly illustrate the twelve stories in this collection, which...

This set contains 15 varied bilingual books.

This delightful story about unrequited love offers an original theory into the origin of sweet and sour Chinese cuisine. It also shows the power of friendship, music, and perseverance.

Most plants have roots, stems, and leaves. Whether they live in oceans, forests, or marshes, plants use these parts to make their own food. This easy-to-understand book introduces children to the basics of photosynthesis and food chains. It also looks at...

This photo-filled book shows children how different animals raise their young.

This book teaches children how to tell if something is living or not.

Children will love discovering what lives and grows in their very own backyards.

What kind of animals and plants live and thrive underground? Come discover this diverse habitat.

There are over 5,600 species of amphibians in the world! This book introduces the amazing variety to young children.

Using concise text and photographs, this book teaches children all about birds.

This book clearly explains the life cycle of the sunflower.

Mama Alma explains the importance of remembering people who have passed away to her granddaughter Bella and tells her what she should do to celebrate her life after she has died. Pat Mora uses this story to imagine how the Day of the Dead traditions...

With a healthy dose of humor, the right amount of gore, and fun illustrations, this book provides a lot of information about the Inca Empire in a format children will find engaging.

In this disarming and humorous parable, Lafcadio the lion picks up a rifle and shoots a hunter, then vows to practice until he becomes the best shot in the world. Yet this makes Lafcadio sad, because by becoming a hunter, he ceases to be a lion.

Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared. In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be...

In adventure 24 of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie arrive in San Francisco just as the famous earthquake devastates the city in 1906. Will they be able to find the writing they need to help Morgan save Camelot?

Jack and Annie travel to the Midwest in the 1870s. At the one-room schoolhouse they meet a great teacher, some wonderful kids, and a big bully. Little do they know something even scarier is coming!

When Jack and Annie are sent back in time to the Revolutionary War, George Washington is preparing for a sneak attack. Bad weather is approaching and the kids discover it is up to them to make sure the course of history does not get changed.

In the 21st installment of the Magic Tree House Series, Jack and Annie not only get transported back in time to the American Civil War; they also get to meet the famous nurse Clara Barton!

Every Sunday, like clockwork, this young girl receives a phone call from her father, which she's grown to look forward to. He lives far away -- on the other side of the ocean -- and they haven't seen each other in over a year. On this particular day,...

Young René is from El Salvador, and he doesn't understand why his name has to be different in the United States. When he writes Colato, he sees his paternal grandparents, René and Amelia. When he writes Laínez, he sees his maternal grandparents, Angela...

Amada Irma Pérez tells of her family's journey from México to the U.S. On the journey and upon arrival, she takes solace in her journal which reminds her that she is the same person no matter where she lives. A portrait of family togetherness and...

This bilingual story shows the importance of family and of reading, while also emphasizing the rewards of passing along cultural traditions. Beautiful illustrations portray the moving story of Bela and her grandma, who love to tell stories, braid hair,...

A clever rabbit devises a way to save itself from being a hungry fox's meal.

Travel through the Milky Way and discover how the Universe was formed. You will encounter dark matter, black holes, and much more.

This informative book teaches readers about the world's most popular pets. One half is devoted to cats (their behavior, their hunting skills, how they care for their young, etc.). Flip the book over, and the same information is provided for dogs.