PreK-8

This book clearly explains how matter changes.

Does life exist on other planets? How long would it take to get to Mars? The answers to these and other questions can be found in this chapter book.

Amazing photography and clearly written text teach children about the phases of the moon, stars, planets, and so much more.

This book demonstrates how dependent humans are on plants and explains why it is so important to protect the environment.

Children will love learning about what harms the Earth and how they can help preserve habitats.

Experiments with inclined planes, pulleys, wheels, and other everyday objects teach children about forces and motion.

Magnets are an endless source of fascination. This book clearly explains all their power and secrets.

Children will learn the vital role trees play in keeping our air clean.

This book introduces children to force and movement.

Discover the fascinating world of sound.

This time the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to a Hawaiian island. They learn how to surf and have a great time, until strange things start happening...a tidal wave is headed their way!

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready, but they don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way.

The Magic Tree House sweeps Jack and Annie to the mountains of Africa. There they meet a group of amazing and frightening mountain gorillas. Annie bonded well with them, but Jake is left out.

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to England, where they meet William Shakespeare himself, one of the greatest writers of all time. Both will be part of his theatrical show.

The poems in this illustrated book explain emotions, feelings, and physical sensations. It includes verses on love, sadness, sneezing, bedwetting, anger, and nervousness, just to name a few.

The author implores you to ask yourself these questions before reading this book: Do you want to know why a coastal town is no longer on the coast? Would you like to know more about a stolen object that nobody has stolen? Are you nosey? What kind of...

Robie Harris has teamed up with two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Chris Raschka to create an endearing story about a little boy who finds an easy, effective way to overcome his fears.

A young boy named Carlitos shares the joys (and sometimes the aggravations) of life with his older special needs brother Enrique. The book carries a wonder message about acceptance and anti-bullying.

Ibrahim distributes mail in Baghdad on his motorcycle. In his pocket, he has a mysterious letter that he is determined to deliver no matter what the cost. The novel shows how families survive in war-torn regions and provides a wonderful overview of...

Set in Tibet, Lin Chu is an 11-year-old boy who has been training his horse to compete in the race presided over by the Dalai Lama, who, in this story, is also eleven. Lin Chu wins and the two boys begin a friendship that will profoundly affect their...

Ignacio Sanz re-creates poet Vicente Huidobro's voyages to Europe and back to Chile in this chapter book. On the way to Europe, he traveled with his family and his cow Jacinta! Seven years later, when the family returned, they added three hundred...

When Luis grows up, he wants to become a superhero and save the world, just like Flying Justice. Then, at Christmastime, someone special helps Luis make his dreams come true. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading...

A little boy named Constantine gets all his friends to help him to convince the clouds to make it rain. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension.

Quique's father is a soccer announcer. He pushes his son hard in school. The boy thinks he will never please his dad until one day he achieves his goal and gets the recognition he longs for. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities...

In this award-winning picture book, a little girl named Anabel brings a splash of color to a dreary, sad town thanks to a magical bunch of yarn.

Rocket learns a bunch of new words and decides he should write a story. He finds inspiration and friendship in an unlikely place.

Three children share their grandmother's proverbs and saying about manners. This book is great to teach culture and character education.

Comedian Michael Ian Black has written a humorous book that shows what a bored little girl does to try and find something to change her mood.

A little Norwegian boy named Knut becomes separated from his family while vacationing in Granada, Spain. Knowing only a few phrases in Spanish and English, he tries to find his way back to safety. Lucky for him, a streetwise girl named Azucena lends...

Love is in the air but not for Greg. He needs a date for the Valentine's dance. Miraculously he finds someone to go with him, making Rowley the third wheel. You never know, though, who will be lucky in love and who won't on such a special evening.

This book explains how the first Thanksgiving came to be in a very easy-to-understand way.

Ana and her family move to the United States from Mexico when she is 8. Ana picks up English quickly, but her mother struggles. Her mother enrolls in night classes and learns how to defend herself in her new language.

Based on the life and humanitarian work of teacher David Lynch, this book is the story of Armando, who collects garbage with his father in a Tijuana dump. One day, a man appears with a blue tarp and sets up a school. Finally the people in the town can...

The 28 poems in this illustrated anthology were written by pioneers in Venezuelan children's literature. They celebrate animals, nature, games, and sheer joy of youth. Brief biographies on all of the poets are included at the end of the book.

This book teaches children where their food comes from.

A grandmother takes her granddaughter to Story Land, a place accessible only through a secret door at the library. This ingenious story promotes reading, creative writing, and a deeper understanding of antonyms. Activities are included at the end of...

Lola shares her love of books with her new baby brother. Good thing she has a story for every occasion because babies sure cry a lot!

Penned with her son, award-winning writer Alma Flor Ada presents a thought-provoking novel about two girls and their search for identity. Margie considers herself to be 100% American. That belief gets challenged when her cousin Lupe comes from Mexico...

This book will help children understand matter in solid form.

This book explains matter in liquid form.