PreK-8

Mira cannot wait to start Unicorn School. She has dreamed of this for a long time. Little does she know that she will be paired with the naughtiest unicorn in the place!

Join Charles Darwin on his amazing voyages and see how he developed the theory of evolution and natural selection. This biography, told in chapter book format, includes a detailed chronology and glossary.

Most people think that computing is a modern invention, but Ada Lovelace, born in 1815, is actually history’s first programmer. This chapter-book biography teaches readers all about this fascinating innovator.

It's going to be a great weekend. Karen has a new pair of skates and she wants to try out a few new tricks. Unfortunately, she falls and breaks her wrist. She wants EVERYONE she knows to sign her cast. That turns out to be harder than she thought.

Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has a black cat. Karen knows she shouldn't spy on her neighbor, but she wants to prove that she is a witch!

It s not bad enough that Mom and Dad are heading to California, leaving Judy and Stink with Aunt Awful, but now Judy's two best friends are going Splitsville, too. Just when it looks like her summer is going to be boring until Judy comes up with the most...

In this hilarious book, Judy Moody finds a mood ring in her cereal box and she sets out to tell the future. Does the third-grader really have ESP?

Scare yourselves and your friends with the 19 stories in this book. They are filled with ghosts and beasts galore!

Petey is out of jail and has a whole new lease on life. Has he changed enough to get along with Dog Man and work together?

Bored with her ballet classes, Carla convinces her parents to enroll her in a modern dance school. Making friends with the other dancers will be harder than she thought.

Lucia cannot wait to learn how to surf. She plans a great day at the beach with her friend Bea. Soon, however, problems arise that could jeopardize their friendship.

How did dinosaurs communicate? How big was the horn of the triceratops? Did the carnivorous dinosaurs eat plants too? Did dinosaurs eat each other? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions about dinosaurs.

Many people believe that poetry, especially for children, must rhyme. That's not true. With 36 poets from 10 different countries, this anthology introduces children to the richness of the Spanish language with poems that focus on imagery and words. ...

Natalie is convinced that she is not athletic enough, artistic enough or cool enough. To make matters worse, on the first day of middle school, she isn't even enough for her best friend Lily. While she tries to win her friend back, Natalie begins to...

Strange things begin to happen right after the arrival of the new librarian. Antonio and his friends decide to investigate. As the clues multiply, the mystery grows. Could she be a witch?

Victoria and her dog Baika traverse cities in ruins, smoldering craters, and desolate areas in search of Victoria's parents. Together they overcome adversities and rely on each other (and a touch of magic) in this inhospitable world.

Who lived in the lost cities of the world, including Babylonia, Machu Picchu, Jamestown, Mesa Verde, and Tenochtitlan? Why were they abandoned? Who found them? This fascinating book unlocks the secrets to the past.

Can a boy and a girl be just friends? Maya and Jaime get along really well. They are neighbors and they like the same things. What's going to happen when everyone thinks they are going out?

Olivia is nervous about spending her first night away from home. Maybe it was not such a good idea to accept her best friend's invitation.

Introduce children to 20 people who are true eco heroes. Hailing from different countries, backgrounds, and time periods, they include Rachel Carlson, David Attenborough, Dian Fossey, Al Gore, Erin Brockovich, and Boyan Slat.

Luna Moon's relatives are disappearing. Is their grandfather's angry ghost to blame or could it be something unimaginable and much more dangerous?

Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner who influenced the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about her life through intriguing primary sources that will keep students engaged.

Introduce students to the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to have a book published in the United States. Students will explore the author's early years in the colonies.

Greg and his family embark on a camping trip. It does not turn out to be the vacation they had all imagined.

Dog Man is trying to break his bad habits, but his obsessions and fears put him in the crosshairs of a new villain. At the same time, Petey the Cat is out of jail and has to deal with issues of his own.

When the Willoughby parents go on a trip, their children plan to keep things status quo. The appearance of a mysterious baby, a candy maker, and a girl who likes to turn into a statue completely ruins their plans.

Told in two voices, this is the story of Socorro and her brother Paquito, who live in Spain during the Spanish Civil War. At risk because her father is on the side of the Republic, the family must flee and are able to start a new life in Venezuela.

Childhood obesity is an international problem. This book teaches children about healthy eating habits in a way they will respond to. The author also talks about the food traditions in different countries, provides interesting facts, discusses why...

Marie Curie discover radioactivity, saved lives during World War I, and much more. With a combination of text and comics, this chapter book teaches children all about her life in a fun way.

Using his skills as both a mathematician and scientist, Isaac Newton made many groundbreaking discoveries. This chapter book combines both text and comics to teach children about his amazing life.

Introduce children to some of California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, and more.

A Russian girl named Vera wants to fit in with her American friends. They always talk about summer camp, so when she hears about one run by a Russian organization, she convinces her mother to let her go. It turns out to be nothing like she had imagined.

In the blink of an eye, the skinny hungry cat before him turns into a terrifying creature. It has many scary features, especially the huge mouth filled with sharp teeth!

Written by a Swedish astronaut, this is the story of a brother and a sister who travel to outer space with their uncle. Scientific information is provided at the end of the adventure.

This book focuses on the lives of Native Americans during the 1800s and explores historical events such as the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, the Seminole Wars, Red Cloud's War, Wounded Knee, and the Nez Perce War.

This primary source reader examines the ambitious world explorers from the Age of Discovery including Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amerigo Vespucci.

Improve your English language skills with Greg Heffley! This one-of-a-kind edition contains the complete text of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in English with explanations of the difficult words and expressions in Spanish. A glossary that also includes page...

Born in Peru in 1880, Julio C. Tello grew up to become one of the most important archaeologists in the Americas. As a boy, he was daring and curious and was given the nickname Sharuko, which means brave in Quechua. This bilingual biography traces his...

Skeleton Keys has fingers that open the doors to amazing worlds. In this book, he tells the tale of Ben Bunsen and his unimaginary friend. When you let your imagination take off, extraordinary things happen.

Have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help.