PreK-8

The Foster Monsters are the hottest toys. Oscar dreams of having one. When he finally gets one, an accident in his father's workshop leads him to discover the sinister truth of what goes on at the Foster Factory. Together with his friends and their...

In this adaptation of the Selfish Giant, Ruperto will not share anything in his lush garden with the animals that ask for his help. When everything withers, so do his mean ways.

The life of Marie Curie is presented in novelized form. This book comes with a separate booklet of activities based on the reading.

Virginia's father, a writer, has always tried to instill a love of reading in her and her three siblings. One summer, Virginia discovers a tree house. Books begin to mysteriously appear inside it. Virginia becomes fascinated by the books and,...

The genius of Ana Alonso mixes science fiction with science. This chapter book, set in a new Earth colony, teaches children about pollination and the life cycle of plants. Reading comprehension and activities related to the story are included.

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...

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...

Oscar is a little boy with a huge imagination who hates school. He plots his 'escape' and ends up having quite an adventure.

Daniela is not happy that she has to stay at her grandmother's house while her family moves. When she explores the attic, she gets the surprise of a lifetime. She finds a mouse inside an old trunk that turns out to be an extraterrestrial! Thus begins...

When Isabelita goes on a trip with her father, the famous explorer, she has no idea that she (and not him) will make a huge discovery. She learns that the most valuable treasure is not always found among precious objects.

What if a fictional character came to life? That's exactly what happens to Aidún, who comes out of the pages where she has always lived because she wants to find out why her creator has stopped writing adventures for her. This is a fun play where...

Bahar Sultan tells his daughter Lia to look for the best two wizards. The princess, together with her friend Ali, visits traders with the best magic products. This intrepid adventure will help children to get know more about percentages and direct...

Bahar Sultan wants to make the most of everything he has in his library to improve his kingdom. The solution: distribute his books among his advisors according to functions. Young readers will learn about fractions and proportion.

Lucas is a superhero that has to rescue Leonor, a superhero that lives on the Moon. But it will not be easy at all! Children will appreciate this book that explains the different phases of the moon and their connection to the Earth's rotation.

What happens when everyone throws away used bottles and old newspapers, unwanted toys and clothing, littering the Earth with things that could--and should--be made into new products? Mr. Jones teaches his students the value of recycling by taking them on...

Instead of breaking branches, plant trees; instead of killing bees, make gardens for them; instead of throwing soda cans in grassy fields, recycle them. Young readers learn that and more with this book that shows the importance of taking care of the...

In this story, a blackout prompts the children to ask important questions about electricity and other energy sources, like gasoline. Their questions lead them to discover how easy it is to safeguard these resources and how they themselves can benefit...

Children discover what they and their families can do to avoid wasting one of our most precious natural resources, water: taking showers instead of baths, turning off the tap while brushing their teeth, collecting rain water to use in the garden, and...

Young readers are offered a glimpse of the life and works of one of our most important and beloved authors: his birth and early years, his joy, sadness and fears, the empathy he felt for the poor and the marginalized, his enormous success, and his tragic...

Who's written the letter that Dad finds on his desk? Juliet, no less! She's one of the family cats that has decided to communicate with her owner. But how did she learn to write? And, more importantly, what does her letter say?

Min gets turned into a dragon because she loves to make fun of people. She has to stay like this for one year, the perfect period of time to learn the pain she has caused others.

Menta is an eight-year-old girl with huge feet. After a few fun adventures, she discovers what they are good for.

King Molefi tells his seven children that the person who brings him the best gift will inherit the thrown. Uma, his youngest child and only daughter, uses her imagination and wits to find the perfect present.

The evil witch of the forest has used her magic and put a spell on all of the mirrors in the kingdom. Brave princess Agata decides to do something about it.

Divided into three sections, this exquisitely written book pays homage everyday items, books, and to things in which few find poetry, including bad memories and trains. Interviews with the author and the illustrator appear at the end.

In this award-winning chapter book, an elderly man reflects upon his childhood and his friendship with a girl named Selva, who comes to Spain from a far-away desert country. The only thing she brought with her was an old, rusty bicycle. Although the...

How do plants grow from a seed? Discover another one of nature's miracles as a grandfather explains to his granddaughter what makes a seed grow into a beautiful flower and how insects also play an important role.

How can a butterfly come from a caterpillar? Follow the life cycle that starts with an egg, turns to a caterpillar, then to a cocoon, and finally to a beautiful butterfly.

One rainy day prompts two children to question where raindrops come from. Join them as they discover the different stages of the water cycle.

How can a tadpole turn into a frog? Discover another one of nature's miracles as this book illustrates the life cycle of frogs, starting from eggs and tadpoles.

From her window, Ana sees a train go by daily, never stopping because there's no station close by. One amazing day, the train stops in front of her house and she's invited in. She soon discovers that this isn't just any old train, but a magical one that...

Álvaro's grandfather tries to hunt elephants; Beatriz's neighbor has a dog that buys groceries and cooks for his owners. Readers will surely enjoy reading the imaginative adventures that Rodrigo, Noemí, Beatriz, Álvaro, and the rest of the gang conjure...

In this poetry collection, the author pays homage to beloved characters found in fairy tales and classic works of literature as well as their authors. These poems serve as an excellent vehicle for discussing universal themes such as the passage of time,...

When Mouse Pérez (the Tooth Fairy of the Spanish-speaking world) gives a mouthful of teeth to a meow-less cat, both cat and mouse learn to reconcile their differences, making this a useful lead-in for discussing concepts of accepting others and...

This collection offers thirty-one graceful poems in which birds, fish, toads, flowers, the sea, the moon, and other elements of nature are the protagonists. Delicate watercolor illustrations mingle with the verses to bring to mind images of warm,...

The three perceptive stories in this volume prove that we are all afraid of something. Whether it's an otherwise brave mother with an irrational fear of lizards, a bunch of children who conjure up monsters in the night, or a boy and a wolf cub who are...

Orión, the dog of a street musician, is forced to flee the city when his owner falls ill and is taken to the hospital. After he finds a mysterious box in the woods, astonishing things begin to happen...

A Cuban boy narrates the story of his best friend, Alain, who sets out to sea with his parents on a dangerous voyage in search of a better life. This book about the strong bonds that stem from childhood friendships describes the plight of many Cuban...

All of Magali's friends at school know exactly what they want to be when they grow up--astronauts, singers, baseball players--but Magali doesn't have a clue. During the Christmas break, everything changes when her sister comes to visit from New York. ...

Older children occasionally wet their beds. This can make them feel ashamed and confused. This book is a great tool to help those children feel better about these mishaps. Marcela is a perfectly happy child who sometimes has minor accidents, but she's...