PreK-8

Meet Marcos Mostaza. He is almost 11 years old and he would love to live near Disney World in Florida. For the meantime, he must content himself with living with his family near Zaragoza and hanging out with his friends Hanif and Lorena. The book...

This thought-provoking collection of poems explores peace and solidarity from different points of view. From far-away lands to fictional countries to the reality of the world that surrounds us, this book masterfully maps the human experience.

There are great dads in the animal kingdom. The male seahorse incubates the eggs, the male cotton-top tamarin carries his young everywhere, and male penguin couples adopt abandoned eggs. What does your father do?

Some animal moms get very little sleep like the bottlenose dolphin. Some moms carry all their babies on top of their bodies like the wolf spider. What does your mother do?

In this book by prolific Spanish author Ana Alonso, Aurora finds the Atlas of Lost Time in her grandparents’ house, and, suddenly, she is transported to prehistoric times. She learns how humans evolved, used tools, created art, and much more. Suggested...

In this fascinating, illustrated book, you will find the strangest planes, the fastest trains, the craziest automobiles, and the most interesting trains. Our civilization has advanced in grand part to the inventors and designers of different modes of...

This award-winning novel introduces readers to the Aborigine culture of Australia. The N'Wone, or water women, are vital to surviving life in the desert. They can hear everything, including the flapping wings of the White-Billed Crows or the whisper of...

Batcat loves being all alone in his home on Spooky Island. When a ghost shows up and won't leave him alone, he decides to visit the island witch for some assistance. She has the perfect spell, but he must find the ingredients. On his quest, he meets...

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.

A red music box is found on the beach by a group of students from a nearby school. They have also seen a mysterious girl walking by the beach. Encouraged by their teacher, each student has one week to discover the box's secret and contribute to its...

Prodigious Repelus has an intolerance to monster food, which causes horrible breath. The other monsters stay away from him. To avoid being rejected, he stops eating all together. When he can no longer tolerate the hunger, he eats a book that he finds...

Laura wants to know if animals laugh. While doing research, her family learns about a beached whale, and they decide to visit it. While everyone tries to save the enormous animal, Laura has a magical experience when she touches the whale.

Because many students at the Verne school like to write, Pat, the librarian turtle, takes the kids on a trip back in time to meet Princess Enheduanna, the first female writer in history. Since she feels quite alone in her work, Sebas and Daniela...

The last thing that Alma expected when she accepted her mother's invitation to spend a few days in Kiev was for a war to start. Amidst the horror of the bombings, she gets unexpected support from her neighbor Olga, a former Bolshoi dancer, and Davyi, a...

All the toys become worried when they hear the one has arrived. Will they be replaced, cast aside, or thrown out? They are in for quite a pleasant surprise when they discover what's going on.

Luis's sister is a dragon. A neighbor objects to her living there. This short novel is a beautiful allegory about brotherly love and respect for diversity.

Franny can fix just about anything. In so doing, she teaches everyone about the three R's as well as scientific concepts such as friction, inclined planes, and pulleys.

Do you want to know how mummies were made? Is there really a mummy's curse? Find out the answers to these and other questions about the morbid mummification process.

This book teaches children all about rhythmic gymnastics, including famous athletes and the essential qualities you need to be good at the sport.

This illustrated book introduces children to the sport of judo. They will learn about its origin, the parts of the uniform including different color belts, the benefits of the sport, and much more.

Bumble and Snug explore a magic forest. When they get in trouble and are rescued by a unicorn, they decide to become superheroes. They will now be available to help in any situation, especially since they have an excited unicorn, a flying dragon, and a...

Marisa has had enough with the Chinki Plonkis, the super popular toys. Since she doesn't have one, her classmates ignore her. During one lonely recess, she discovers a secret society, which she uses to her advantage.

RamTamTam is a stray dog that comes in a child's life. They become the best of friends. When the dog passes away, the boy realizes that RamTamTam will live forever in his memories and his heart.

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...

Someone has stolen Ona's tooth and she won't have anything to leave for the Mouse Perez! She asks Hugo for help and together with a lightning bug and the Mouse Perez, the trio sets out to find out who took it.

This stunning book presents natural treasures from all over the world that we should protect and value. They include Mount Fuji, the Mariana Trench, Niagara Falls, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Home alone, eleven-year-old Manolo discovers a pair of handcuffs hidden in the house. He decides to try them on, but when he tries to take them off, he realizes he doesn't have the key, and begins to get nervous. Will his parents return and find out that...

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...

We all know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but what about Little Green Riding Hood, Little Yellow Riding Hood, Little Blue Riding Hood, or Little White Riding Hood? This original and well-illustrated book tells the story of each.

When John's father, Captain Lemuel Gulliver, returns from his long voyages, he tells his son about remote lands filled with fascinating things such as giant cows, men who never age, and enormous spider webs. One day, John decides he must see these...

It's been an unbearably hot summer and the Hotel Flamingo is brimming with activity. The Penguin Monarchs have decided to stay there! It's been a while since they have had such illustrious guests. Taking care of them during a heat wave will not be an...

Anna is the new owner of the Hotel Flamingo. She wants to restore its grandeur and make any animal, large or small, feel completely welcome.

There are so many good reasons to read, and this one-of-a kind book presents 101 of them, supplied by children, in a lighthearted way. The illustrations add a touch of humor to the book's simple, yet profound message. It is a perfect title for...

In the 1920s, Anita trains for a job in order to have financial freedom. Twenty years later, her daughter Ana Maria fights for the right to attend college. In the 1990s, Ana Maria's daughter Ana overcomes a sexual assault by writing and publishing her...

In this tender picture book, a grandfather shows his granddaughter how to appreciate the beauty in the smallest of things. Year after year, their bond grows closer. When the grandfather begins to show signs of dementia, the roles get reversed.

Suy and Lawen are twins. They fight to save an elephant that has been trained to entertain tourists. After many struggles, they find a sanctuary for the elephant. Lawen decides to stay in that area. After all, she is said to have the soul of an...

The 80 activities in this book will help children learn how to respect the environment and protect our planet. They are all easy to do and do not require adult supervision. They include making a bird feeder out of an empty water bottle, building...

In this celebration of diversity, readers will visit a school and meet students with different abilities, likes, families, religions, backgrounds, and genders. The book also contains a thematic index and detailed glossary.