PreK-8

Four years ago, Carmen and her father emigrated to Boston from Italy. Life in the city is exciting, but hard. They live in the North End, near a giant tank filled with molasses. No one ever expected it to explode!

L'il Petey, Flippy, Molly, and 21 baby frogs all have their own perspectives. Will they be able to work together and respect differences of opinion?

Dog Man and Petey are not in the best of spirits. There are villains everywhere. Can love save the day?

Something strange is happening in Tokyo. All the maneki-nekos, the cat statues believed to bring good luck, have disappeared from businesses! Help Detective X solve the case. Information on Japanese culture and history is provided.

This innovative book transports readers to the distant continent of Antarctica. Accompany Tom to a science station and discover what scientists study there, how they live, the importance of the ozone layer, the dangers of melting icebergs, and much more...

This illustrated book teaches children about the anatomy, reproduction, and behavior of the varied world of vertebrates. They will discover that cartilaginous fish shed and replace new teeth their entire lives, amphibians see in color, reptiles are hard...

Valentin's cousins come to visit from the capital. He introduces them to the culture, customs, and beauty of the Llanos Orientales in Colombia. Unfamiliar terms are defined in the margins.

Blond Valentin travels to the capital to study. He meets friends from all over Colombia and learns about the customs and culture of each region.

This collection of short stories hail from all over Russia. The author is considered one of the most influential writers of 19th century Europe.

Saturnino Calleja was a revered teacher and editor. He made it his life's mission to revive the rich literacy tradition of European Romanticism. This book presents stories filled with princesses, knights, witches, and fairies, which are sure to delight...

Five of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales are presented in short story format. They include The Emperor's New Clothes and The Princess and the Pea.

One day while fishing, Pototo meets Isu, a shark that has lost its teeth because of all the trash humans throw into the ocean. Since Isu is so different from other sharks, Pototo decides to take care of him. This is the start of not only an unusual...

Kids are not the only ones who throw tantrums. Brenda makes sure that her parents, grandmother, and even her cat have fits. Vocabulary words that might be unfamiliar to some readers appear in pink throughout the novel and are defined in the margins.

The spaceship Hercules has the best interstellar crew that has ever left Earth. They are lucky to have robots to do the missions that no one wants to do. They are off to planet Lerna to free the inhabitants from a terrible monster.

Written by a college professor, this illustrated book provides a wonderful way to introduce children to Darwin and the theory of evolution. A brief biography of Darwin is provided at the end.

Medio Angosto is the smallest giant in the world. In order to win respect among his peers, he visits Earth to destroy everything he can. After interacting with a little girl, a police officer, and a gas station attendant, he discovers that what's...

Sebastian has decided to make his dream come true and build a giant robot! He uses bits and pieces from all sorts of broken machines, but he still doesn’t have everything he needs. He will need to find a lab and gather all the help he can muster to...

Anne Frank's life is presented in a novelized, chapter book format. It offers a powerful way of teaching children about the Holocaust.

This illustrated book introduces children to pioneering African American women. They include nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney, sculptor Augusta Savage, politician and activist Shirley Chisholm, and writer Octavia E. Butler.

Judy is on a winning streak. When her lucky penny ends up in the toilet boil, she fears her good fortune is about to get flushed.

Jen is used to not getting what she wants. She didn't want to leave the city to live on a farm with her mother and her new partner. She didn't want to leave her friends or her father. She certainly did not want to learn farm work. Besides cleaning...

This large format book presents 40 destinations all over the world that are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, be it on foot or by bike, boat or train. They include Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, the Inca Trail in Peru, the Silk Route from...

This large format book teaches children about our fascinating planet. They will learn about the Earth's layers, earthquakes, weather, climates, rainforests, deforestation, and more.

In this oversized, illustrated book, children will learn about the power of wind. It helps birds migrate, it disperses seeds, and it can generate energy. It explains the different types of wind and what they can do.

This book explains the myths behind many famous constellations and galaxies. They include The Milky Way, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and Cassiopeia.

With its incredibly detailed illustrations, this amazing reference makes you feel that you are face to face with dinosaurs. Divided by carnivores, herbivores, pterosaurs, and aquatic reptiles, it teaches children about the different species, providing...

During a stormy night, a scared little fox shows up in the middle of the city. He appears to be domesticated. Luckily, he befriends three stray dogs and, together, they all discover the true meaning of freedom. This book comes with a separate workbook...

Join a father and his daughter as they explore the splendor of the Grand Canyon. They learn about life past and present.

Gabi loves mystery novels so much, she would rather stay inside and read at her family's cabin than make new friends outside. Curiosity gets the better of her and she decides to investigate the disappearance of a glamorous couple years ago. Paula, her...

Valeria takes her children to visit a friend of hers who is a biologist. They ask her many questions, including why do we age, why are some species extinct, and are zombies dead or alive? The kids realize that there is biology all around them.

Judy Moody is one of a kind, and she likes it that way. Enter Amy Namey, another third-grader with a name that rhymes! She's so much like Judy that they're practically clones. Will Amy Same-Samey turn out to be Judy's worst enemy or her new best-ever...

When Stink has a close encounter with a strange, mutant frog, his amphibian sense gets activated. Could he be turning into the amazing Stink-Frog?

Dog Man is going to need all of his friends' help, especially with the Supa Buddies.

This book presents 35 Christmas arts and crafts projects for children using easily obtained materials and tools. They will enjoy making personalized gift tags, garlands, reindeer cups, Christmas stockings, and much more.

When Ramona starts at Cedarhurst School nothing goes right--she doesn't know any of the other kids, she has to put up with the pranks of the class clown, and all sorts of strange things seem to happen to her. Children will identify with her trials and...

Children will readily identify with Ramona as she begins school. It's a year of other firsts for her, too -- first lost tooth, first embarrassment, and first introduction to reading.

Wanda's classmates make fun of her Polish name and her one faded dress. She tells them that she owns 100 dresses, and enters drawings of them in the school's art contest before she moves away. Only after she is gone do the students discover her...

This delightful volume introduces young readers to the magic of poetry through the works of three great poets. With masterful verse and whimsical illustrations, this collection is truly one to be treasured.

One day, while playing soccer in the park, a group of children meets a boy who is their age, but seems different. They later discover that Alejandro is developmentally delayed. As they get to know him better, the kids are determined to make Alejandro...

The gardener's son lives a life marked by sadness. But things begin to change when he learns that he will soon have a baby brother. As he anticipates the arrival of the new baby, the boy becomes more optimistic and realizes that he must become more...