PreK-8

Bruno has always been a very neat, well-behaved dog. Why has he begun to dig in the trash and leave the house a mess? This illustrated chapter book teaches readers the importance of recycling in a very clever way.

When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock'’n'roll...

This book introduces children to the fascinating humpback whale. It also talks about how they were hunted to near extinction in South America and what has been done to protect them.

The birds of the Americas are as varied as the climate. This illustrated book teaches children about their feathers, beaks, claws, ancestors, and nests, as well as how they fly.

Learn the story of the Minotaur and how Theseus defeats him in this colorful version of the classic Greek myth.

For hundreds of years, people have sacked the Earth, without stopping to consider how that would affect the plants and animals. Children from all the continents have swung into action to protect our planet. Readers will be introduced to 20 kids from...

Dave Pigeon shares the incredible story of how he, with the help of his friend Skipper, defeated Mean Cat. All felines beware this feathered hero!

Before the Internet and the rise of consumerism, people knew how to do a lot with their hands. This illustrated book presents skills and activities rarely done by today's children. They include tying different knots, using a compass, darning a sock,...

This award-winning book of poems invites readers to enjoy the small wonders of nature from a child's point of view. The verses capture the beauty of a thrush flying through the dawn sky, the falling of the first leaf in autumn, a centipede waiting for...

Prodigious Repelus has an intolerance to monster food, which causes horrible breath. The other monsters stay away from him. To avoid being rejected, he stops eating all together. When he can no longer tolerate the hunger, he eats a book that he finds...

Charles is sure he is ready to be Margo Maloo's assistant. When she vanishes during a secret mission, Charles is faced with one the biggest mysteries of his career. Will Margo appear in time to save everyone?

What do potatoes, tomatoes, chiles, peanuts, and papayas have in common? They are just some of the foods that were only eaten in the Americas before the 15th century. This book teaches children about these and other Latin American ingredients. Recipes...

This book gives readers a look at the issues facing the planet today and provides small solutions that they can work on.

What better way to learn about the people of the Stone Age than through the story of a Stone Age family, trying out new discoveries? This graphic novel takes readers back in time in a fun and unique way.

Many kids know about pharaohs like Cleopatra and the amazing pyramids that were built during this time period, but what about the regular people? This graphic novel brings that perspective into focus as a family living in ancient Egypt are part of the...

Told through three chapters and including an appendix of historical context, this graphic novel gives readers a new, fun perspective of ancient Greece while still understanding the facts needed for social studies classes.

Rosa is a mule that must deal with insensitivity and mistreatment from her many owners. What these owners don’t realize is that this special mule will only work efficiently with affection and gratitude. The town butcher named Jacinto discovers this by...

Huberto and Marcelo are two hippo friends who are constantly asking questions while they have adventures and marvel at everything that happens. These short stories will encourage readers to be curious about the world around them.

Someone has stolen Mr. Poposki's family heirloom. He hires Detective Leopoldo to find the guilty party and get his ring back. The animal characters will make this mystery very appealing to young readers.

This collection of poems captures what happens to animals, people, and inanimate objects before, during, and after a storm.

This book about Puerto Rico opens with the folktale El huerto de los viejitos, followed by an informational section that covers the different aspects of Puerto Rico's geography, agriculture, fauna, sports, and more.It includes an easy-to-make recipe,...

Stink and his friends rescue three guinea pigs that have escaped from a pet store. Little do they realize that these three cuddly critters belong to a huge family of 101 animals that all need homes. The friends set off an adoption campaign to help them...

Buying green is one way to reduce a person's negative impact on the Earth. In this book, readers will learn about the real issues around the goods that they consume each day.

Every morning Stink makes Judy measure him and it's always the same: three feet, eight inches tall. Stink feels like even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then, one day, the ruler reads--can it be?--three feet, seven and three quarters...

Told in verse, this is the story of Lump, a dog immortalized in paintings by Pablo Picasso. Information on Picasso is included at the end.

This book introduces readers to the water cycle, ways we use water each day, and how water scarcity is a worsening problem. Readers will also learn what they can do about this problem in their daily lives, by turning off water when brushing their teeth...

Readers will learn the problems that come along with using too much energy, and how they can take steps to reduce their energy use. They'll discover how simple actions like turning off the lights when you leave a room or closing the refrigerator can make...

This book introduces readers to real-life solutions for dealing with the 'garbage' in their lives.

This book introduces readers to the concept of biodiversity and the challenges facing living things in the biosphere. They'll learn about endangered animals and the ways in which habitats are at risk.

Through eye-catching graphics and accessible text, readers will learn what they can do to help save forest ecosystems, from respecting animals to preventing forest fires.

This book equips readers with fascinating facts about how products are created and recycled, as well as suggestions for how they can recycle in their own lives.

When there are 21 siblings, there will be differences of opinion. Will the baby frogs learn how to respect and appreciate everyone's viewpoints?

Beth and Chandra are besties. They decide to increase their popularity and start their own business. When they least expect it, they are offered the opportunity to take care of their neighbor's dog in her luxurious mansion while she is away. After an...

Melody Vega and her family visit Glacier National Park every year. This year, without her mother, everything reminds her of the past. After coming face to face with a grizzly bear, she can only think about survival. This terrifying, tragic summer...

Would you like to know the ocean's secrets? Dive into the water with a sea turtle for a tour of a lifetime. You will learn about these bodies of water and the fascinating variety of animals that live in them. This book also talks about the effects of...

Clara loves animals and dreams of working with them when she is older. With the help of her grandfather, she learns all about domesticated animals, animals that live in parks, farm animals, and forest animals. Detailed illustrations help explain the...

Dinosaurs are an endless source of fascination for children and adults alike. This book teaches readers about different species, indicating the periods in which they lived and proving curious facts. Question prompts are provided throughout the book,...

This award-winning biography introduces children to José de la Luz Sáenz, who often faced prejudice due to his Mexican American heritage. He joined the army after World War I started, but faced prejudice there, too. When he returned to Texas, he helped...

Learn how a boy from Carolina, Puerto Rico went on to become a star baseball player in the Major Leagues.

Meet the Queen of Salsa in this chapter book biography. Learn how a litte girl in Cuba who loved to sing went on to become an international superstar.