PreK-8

This book presents shorts biographies on important women scientists. Each biography is narrated in the first person. They include Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Marie Tharp, Rita Levi Montalcini, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Nettie Stevens.

Billy has always dreamed of having two dogs. When he saves enough money to get Old Dan and Annita, he is immensely happy. Times are tough in the Ozarks, but they become the best hunting team in the valley. When tragedy strikes, Billy learns that there...

Amari knows three things: her brother Quinton has disappeared, nobody talks about it, and his mysterious invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs is her only clue. Could mermaids, aliens, and magic be real? Surrounded by danger, especially an...

Join Nectar and Ambrosia on a new adventure as they travel to a war-torn Troy. Once there, they meet Achilles, Patroclus, Paris and all the relevant figures of the of the Trojan War. They need to find Ulysses because Apollo told him about Nectar's...

When Jason and the Argonauts go in search of the Golden Fleece, Nectar and Ambrosia decide to accompany them and quench their thirst for adventure. Later they meet Medea, and she tells them something about their past that they did not know.

Nectar and Ambrosia undertake a secret mission to the underworld. Hades has kidnapped Persephone, and they must find a way to save her. Everything is more complicated when they can't get help from the gods.

Thirteen-year-old Melien loves horror stories. She reads, writes, and draws terrifying characters. Her classmates call her the strangest girl in the world. One day, she discovers that her drawings and characters have come to life! This chapter book...

Holling Hoodwood has just started seventh grade and his teacher, Mrs. Baker, seems to have something against him. Why else would she make him read Shakespeare outside of school? It's 1967, the Vietnam War is happening, and his father says the family...

How does photosynthesis work? Is there a forest Internet? Are there timid trees? This oversized reference, with its fold-out pages and laser die cuts, teaches you about the mysteries of pollination, the anatomy of a flower, how carnivorous plants grow,...

When Justice is assigned to visit Mr. Arthur in Smuggler's Lodge, which is rumored to be haunted, she realizes that not everything there is what it appears to be. Will she be able to figure out the truth about the lodge and her school in time?

From her first day at school, Justice Jones realizes she will have more than one mystery to solve. Some seem harmless enough, but why are the teachers hiding secrets about a murdered maid?

Have you ever wondered what life would be like in a Mars Colony? This oversized, illustrated book examines the atmosphere, climate, and orbit of the red planet and presents what living on Mars would be like, including housing, food, and transportation.

While doing research online, Cacha finds Francisco's blog. Thanks to the web, the two begin a friendship, sharing many things, including the difficulties both went through when their parents divorced. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun...

With hundreds of illustrations in 3D, see the Earth like never before! Discover how the planet was formed. Observe its incredible geography, ecosystems, and diversity. Learn about geological phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and...

This illustrated book presents the origin of some of history's most important inventions. They include the calendar, paper, gun powder, the steam engine, the lightbulb, airplanes, and the internet. Review questions are included after each...

Told in verse, this is the story of Ellie, who is tired of constantly being fat shamed. She finds solace in swimming because, in the water, she feels weightless. She meets Catalina, a friend who does not judge her, and starts seeing a new therapist. ...

This book uses Nobel Prize-winning scientist Barbara McClintock to help explain genetics to children. Readers will learn about chromosomes, DNA, retroviruses, miosis, cloning, genetic therapy, and more. A glossary is included.

Innovations in technology improve our lives in countless ways. What was once considered impossible, is now reality. This stunning reference introduces children to countless advancements, including autonomous robots, green buildings, biodegradable...

While at the tree house, Jack tells the story of one of his thrilling adventures. His friends decide to share their own tales, each trying to outdo the others.

This illustrated biography presents the inspirational life of scientist Temple Grandin from childhood to the present. It also provides information on autism, explained in a way readers will understand.

Merci is in sixth grade, and she does not have a big house or go on fancy vacations like the other students at Seaward Pines Elementary Academy. Things seem different this year, and not just at school. Her beloved grandfather is acting strangely,...

Time is coming to an end for Brystal Evergreen. Almost one year ago she made a pact with Death. To make matters worse, some dark and sinister has risen from the bowels of the Earth. In order to stop it, all the fairies and witches must band together. ...

Prolific, beloved Spanish children's book author Vicente Muñoz Puelles has adapted H.G. Wells's classic for middle grade readers.

After the death of her grandfather, Josy discovers that she has inherited his hive. The girl, who lives in a big city, does not know anything about beekeeping, but she soon discovers a passion for it. When part of the swarm escapes and engulfs Josy,...

Boris and Mimi have a new destination: Peru. Faraway from their father and without cellphones, the siblings learn about one of the oldest civilizations in the country. The wisdom of the Peruvian ancestors draws them into a mystery of huge importance to...

Narrated by a dog named Lilo, who has self-esteem issues due to his small paws, this is the story of his owner, an 11-year-old girl named Emi. Emi receives anonymous bullying messages on her phone. Lilo and his friends want to find out why she cries...

Sam Collier is nothing back in London. When he becomes a page to Captain John Smith and sets sail for the New World, he cannot believe his good luck. It turns out, the New World is nothing like he expected. The coast of Virginia is beautiful and...

The five short stories in this book are all connected by the presence of a condor. They transport the reader to a mythical time, and all have important messages. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Aru Shah cannot remember what she asked for from the wish tree, but she's certain it was not for a new sister, Kara. Since Kara appears to be the only person capable of helping her escape from the Sleeper, she will have to trust her. Aru is not sure if...

This novel presents Charlotte's point of view. It provides wonderful insight into life in fifth grade.

Told in verse, this is a powerful novel about a nine-year-old girl named Betita who knows she's a crane. Her father told her that even before the family fled to Los Angeles to escape the drug war in Mexico. Then, one day, her father is picked up by ICE...

This book presents 12 classic Greek myths. They include Atlas, Circe, and Ariadne.

This book presents three folktales from Latin America is graphic novel format. Background information about the tales is provided at the end.

Leigh Botts writes letters to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw. Following Mr. Henshaw's recommendation, Leigh begins to keep a diary. Through his letters and diary entries, a picture emerges of a boy growing up and trying to adjust to new...

This bilingual volume contains autobiographical poems written by Martí during his years of exile and revolutionary struggle. Each poem captures an experience, a feeling or an important moment in the life of this extraordinary man.

Tom is forced to stay at his aunt's house in the country when his parents go on vacation. Unhappy at first, he slowly learns to appreciate the land and the animals. One day, he finds a fox and her cub, and this unlikely trio forms a close friendship...

Behind the work of the great seventeenth-century Spanish painter Diego Velázquez was a Spanish-born black slave, Juan de Pareja. Juan carefully mixed Velázquez's colors and prepared his canvases. Against the backdrop of a Spain rich with art and power,...

Now that he has the Midnight Blade, Jack and his friends search for Thrull and his skeletons. Time is not on their side. They must leave Wakefield, but this will not be a fun road trip. Soon a new threat appears. They must continue at full speed...

Twelve-year-old Jerome is killed by a white police officer who mistakes his toy gun for the real thing. As a ghost, he observes the devastation this has brought to his family and community. Discussion questions are provided at the end of the novel.

This collection of twenty very short stories presents different types of ghosts in a clever, entertaining way. The illustrations add a healthy dose of the macabre to the tales.