PreK-8

This book explains the inspiration behind Pablo Neruda's Oda a una cebolla. The complete poem is provided at the end.

Juanito, a little boy from a fishing village, used to love the water until a giant wave capsized his canoe. While dreaming one night, he meets a star named Maria Luisa that is scared of the night. Together they both overcome their fears.

This photo-packed book teaches children all about plants and how they grow.

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.

A visually-impaired girl walks with her blind father to school every day. She is amazed at how perceptive her father is about people and the two turn a mundane stroll into an imaginative adventure.

Little Red Riding Hood really has to go to the bathroom, but it's occupied. As she waits, a line starts to form. When the bathroom door finally opens, everyone is in for quite a surprise.

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

Lola has always wanted a cat and her mother finally says yes! Readers will love to see how she prepares for her new pet.

Ajonjoli is bored at home. Maybe a trip to the moon will snap her out of her funk!

Up-close photography and clearly worded sentences introduce children to the busy world of bees. Comprehension questions are provided at the end of the book.

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.

This book teaches children about all the things teachers do to help them feel safe and welcome at school.

This book teaches children about the many things police officers do to keep their communities safe.

Juan Ramón Jiménez shares stories from his native village through the love and friendship he has with his pet donkey named Platero.

Hedgehog and Turtle can't hug because of the pandemic. They come up with creative ideas to show each other how much they care.

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM...

Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

Landsat satellites orbit the Earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat and find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book ignites a...

Learn about the efforts to restore Muddy Creek in Maryland with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

This photo-packed book teaches young children what leopards like to eat, why they climb trees, and how high they can jump.

This book introduces children to the fascinating rhinoceros. They wil learn about what they eat and how they live.

It's cooler, days are shorter, and leaves are falling. Find out why.

Nature is filled with all sorts of fascinating shapes. Children will learn about spirals, ovals, and more.

Young children will be fascinated to discover where everyday items such as salt, gas, and clothes come from.

After Jelly gets Narval to try peanut butter, things are never the same! At least it gets his mind off of waffles...at least temporarily.

This book clearly explains how a house is built to young children.

Thanks to Rowley's immense imagination, he and his best friend Greg embark on an awesome adventure as Roland and Garg the Barbarian. They must try and save Roland's mother from the White Warlock.

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don't learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. Specially written for those with reading challenges or...

Understanding light and color might seem impossible, but if readers already know the colors of the rainbow, they're part of the way there. Including the light spectrum, wavelengths, and other key concepts, this book tackles light and color for those...

The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers' minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound barrier and volume, the main content covers all aspects...

There's so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winter, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Graphic organizers reinforce important topics for visual learners and those using the books as a...

When her father is called upon to fight in the war, young Mulan decides to dress up like a man and take his place. During the battles, none of her fellow soldiers ever discovered her secret. This oversized edition of the famous Chinese legend contains...

A man named Antonio wants to bake a cake for his friend Blanca, but it's not coming out right. He gets help from some unusual sources. Will Blanca like the end result?

Set in the Sudan in the years 1985 and 2008, this chapter book is told is alternating voices by two 11-year-olds. Nya (2008) must walk hours each day to fetch water for her family. Salva (1985) leaves his war-town village and becomes one of the 'lost...

This primary source reader examines the American Revolution, the readiness of the minutemen, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.

Wilson tells everyone in his neighborhood that one day he will fix up his elderly friend Gigi's house. This book teaches children the importance of community and helping others.

It's time for school! Share in Lola's excitement as she gets ready and enjoys her first day.

In this rhyming picture book, a little boy realizes that his grandfather, who he adores and idolizes, does not know how to read or write. He has learned so much from his grandfather over the years; now it's his time to teach him.

One night, Raina wakes up sick to her stomach. Her mother also does not feel well so it could be a virus. When Raina gets better, she returns to school, but each time she has to face a problem, her stomach hurts. In her imitable style, the author...