PreK-8

During a visit to the Smithsonian Museum, Kevin dreams he is Warren Upson, known as Boston, who was the greatest rider in the history of the Pony Express. Kevin's vivid imagination takes him on a perilous ride to California to deliver the sad news that...

A famous movie director is making a film about Ancient Egypt in which appears a cursed medallion. Strange things begin to happen on set and a mummy begins to terrorize the actors. Scooby-Doo and his friends try to unravel the mystery.

This book introduces readers to the different terrifying kinds of predators. Children will learn where they lived, what they ate, and which species they were related to.

This book provides a wonderful overview to dinosaurs. It explains the different periods and shows readers what each age was like in different parts of the world.

This delightful book gathers a selection of the most notable poems written by Alma Flor Ada. Organized by curriculum themes, this anthology is a fundamental tool for teachers who rely on imagination, play, and creativity to expand concepts and to enrich...

Based on the classic story by Tolstoy, this illustrated book shows readers the dangers of greed. It also introduces children to Russian culture.

An eleven-year-old girl, born in the USA to a family of Mexican immigrants, writes her autobiography for a school assignment. María's vibrant and warm story promotes cultural and racial pride, self-acceptance, racial and gender equality,...

Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating book.

From hermit crabs that make a home out of anything they can find to tiny termites that build tall towers, animals of all kinds are architects!

This set contains 40 books aligned to the third grade science curriculum. For more information, please contact Hilda Viskovic at hviskovic@lectorum.com.

On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was...

On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous...

From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the US for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buildings decaying. It was not restored until the 1980s, when Americans from all over the country donated...

On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market plunged to a record low. This event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of every three people was not working. People...

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking 'forty-niners!' With black-and white illustrations and sixteen...

When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western...

Four score and seven years ago... begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's...

No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from. There were no trains or tracks, only 'conductors' who helped escaping slaves to freedom. This book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what...

No Taxation without Representation!' The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution. Outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists destroyed the British tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists...

Available to schools and libraries only, this collection of carefully selected titles is ideal for third graders.

The Earth is constantly changing. Earthquakes shake the ground. Volcanoes create new land. Water and wind erode rocks. These natural things are changing the face of our planet.

In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see.

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that 'separate but equal' was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Ee helped change unfair laws for African Americans.

There are many countries in our world, and they each have a unique way of life. When we explore different cultures, we learn about the people of the world. Although we may be different, we also have much in common. We are all part of one world.

Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares created stunning artwork for this English classic. This edition contains a series of activities to test reading comprehension, making it ideal for classroom use.

This book is ideal for units on Ancient Rome as well as volcanoes. It shows readers the city before and after the famous eruption.

This book presents groundbreaking women in politics from Susan B. Anthony to Nancy Pelosi.

Welcome to the fascinating world of Greek mythology! In this beautifully illustrated book, you will find 12 of the most famous myths including Persephone, Prometheus, King Midas, and Pandora.

The Secret Seven have a new meeting place--a tree house! It seems like someone has discovered their secret spot and is using the tree house. They find out who it is and discover he is in quite a bind. Will they be able to help him?

The Secret Seven disguise themselves and follow a trail in the snow. It leads them to an old house from which they hear odd screams. Could someone be locked in his or her will?

Las Flores is a peaceful neighborhood until a strange presence fills the residents with fear and curiosity. Many think it's a ghost, but Miguel and Watson, two kid detectives, know this is impossible. After all, there is an explanation for everything.....

The myths and legends in this book come from Mexico, Chile, Nicaragua, Peru, and Argentina, providing wonderful insight into the beliefs of the early people of Latin America.

Stink needs a sport and fast! Can his alter-ego, Shark Hammersmash, wrestle a win at thumb wars or will a perfect karate kick lead him to victory? Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isn't perfect...yikes! It's time for him to get...

Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, his best friend, Francis, is in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first?

Petronella is a young girl who loves animals. She wants to be an animal researcher when she grows up, but in the meantime, she is happy helping any sort of creature that needs her help.

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig are...

Heidi enters the school's cookie contest and decides to add a little magic to her family's chocolate cookie recipe. Will the results be sweet?

Coco goes on a field trip with his class to the Valley of the Giant Mushrooms. The teacher wants to find a rare plant. How boring! Or is it? Wait until you see what sort of amazing creatures live in the valley.

Heidi has had just about enough of mean Melanie, so she decides to cast a little spell. Will it have its desired effects on Melanie and on her?

Heidi attends public school after being homeschooled. She encounters common issues, such as bullying and fearing the unknown, as do many new students, but there is something a little different about Heidi. She's a witch! Her spells do not always have...