PreK-8

What was being a farmer like in the past? This book compares farming and farming equipment of today with farming of the past. Young readers will also learn about irrigation systems, pesticides, and organic farming. The table of contents, glossary, and...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational biography uses...

It all started in London, the night we discovered that along with being a respected archaeologist, our father was also a sorcerer from Ancient Egypt. Surrounded by valuable artifacts, he began to speak in a strange language and unwittingly unleashed...

Hades asks Demon to come to the Underworld. The much-hated Heracles has returned Cerebus to his master, but the hound needs help. Demon will have to summon the courage to help the three-headed dog.

The life of the Sonsonete family changes when they are sent a box that knows lots of folk songs. A contest is organized to see who can defeat this musical box. Children will discover the beauty of these traditional songs.

Nate lives his life out loud! Even though his friends will not let him be their group's singer, he refuses to give up. After all, he's a comic superstar!

When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. ...

Welcome to Dot, the smallest planet in the Oma Galaxy and home to Quepi, Udai, and their grandfather. Due to an invasion by a lethal creature, they are forced to leave. This unexpected move is especially hard for Quepi, who possesses the unique ability...

Narwhal and Jelly Jolt befriend a daring young otter. Join in the fun and adventure.

A young teacher is sent deep into the Amazon for her first job. Her prize possessions are her books. One morning, her students tell her that the Great Serpent is upset and she must go to higher ground. She dismisses this as just a legend, but heeds...

Garry is not your average cat. Don't be fooled by his feline beauty. He has been exiled to Earth from his planet and he wants revenge. He meets Raj, a fearful city boy, and the two outsiders forge an unlikely friendship.

Ofelia does not like her appearance and is convinced she would be happier is she could transform herself into something other than a sheep. When she locates a fox pelt, she thinks her dream has come true, but she learns the hard way that it's better...

Juanita is a charming girl who lives in a world of dreams, adventures, and especially books. Her joy and optimism are infectious. These stories teach readers about contemporary Colombian culture as well.

Stunning artwork and sparse text introduce young children to the importance of our flag and American ideals.

The smell of butter in the air at the drive-in proves too irresistible for Mercy. She must find the source of that enticing scent, but not everyone is happy to see a pig at the movies.

After Mercy eats her neighbors' freshly planted flowers, Eugenia calls animal control. Officer Francine Poulet knows to catch a pig, you have to think like a pig.

Mrs. Watson thinks Mercy should dress as a princess for Halloween. Mercy does not want to wear the costume until she hears there will be treats. A visit to the neighbors' house leads to unforgettable holiday mayhem.

One night, Mercy is awoken by a noise. She heads downstairs and discovers a thief in the house. Crime sure doesn't pay when there is a porcine wonder around!

Every Saturday, Mercy and the Watsons go for a drive. One day, a surprise guest not only ends up in the car; someone other than Mr. Watson ends up behind the wheel!

Mercy is a porcine wonder. She loves to snuggle with the Watsons and, of course, eat. Both things set off a hilarious chain of events for her owners and the entire neightborhood!

This heartwarming picture book captures the enduring relationship between a little boy and his beloved stuffed bear. Even though the toy gets quite worn and loses parts, the child will never get rid of it.

Senator Kamala Harris talks about the everyday heroes in her life growing up. She invites readers to reflect upon the special people they know and encourages them to become superheroes as well. They will discover that you do not need a cape or special...

Ideal for reluctant readers, this graphic novel adaptation of Jane Eyre contains a biography about the author of the original work, information about the time in which it was written, and a listing of movies and TV series based on the novel.

What would you do if an elephant that had run away from the zoo knocked on your window and wanted your help finding his family in Africa? Brother and sister Joscha and Marie decide to lend a hand even though none of them knows exactly how to get there.

Nelson is not the coolest kid in the world, but when he wakes up on his 10th birthday, he discovers he has become a ninja! With the help of his grandmother's inventions and his crazy cousin Kenny, he will try to perfect his skills and save the world.

The animals have grow tired of the Lion's brazen acts. Once he diverts the river water to fill his pool, they decide to hold elections and choose a new leader. As the candidates sign up and run their campaigns, children will learn a lot about the...

Ideal for reluctant readers, this graphic novel adaptation contains a biography about the author of the original work, information about the time in which it was written, and a listing of movies and TV series based on the novel.

Rosa's friends do not want to go swimming with her because, due to her weight, she makes a big splash and takes up a lot of space. She's horrified when she learns that she is referred to as the big-butted hippo. At first, she believes her friends when...

This graphic novel introduces children to The Call of the Wild. Biographical information on Jack London and comprehension questions are included.

This graphic novel introduces children to Alice in Wonderland. Biographical information on Lewis Carroll and comprehension questions are included.

This graphic novel introduces children to The Secret Garden. Biographical information on Frances Hodgson Burnett and comprehension questions are included.

This book presents two fanciful poems by Federico García Lorca: El lagarto está llorando and Cuando se abre en la mañana.

The text in this book is an excerpt from Frida Kahlo's diary. It talks about an imaginary friend that remained an important memory throughout her life. Information about the painter is provided at the end.

A girl and a boy both draw in different styles on opposite pages of this book. See what happens when one ventures over to the other side. Children will learn that people can view the same things in many ways.

From Apollo to Zond, this oversized, illustrated reference teaches children all about space. Information is presented for each letter of the alphabet.

Told in the first person, this book introduces children to the life and of innovative educator Maria Montessori. The book contains a timeline and comprehension questions.

This book clearly explains the game of soccer to young children. It covers training, positions, rules, major competitions, legendary players, and much more.

Is the moon a star? Why does the sun shine? What is a shooting star? What is space travel? Find out the answers to these and other questions about the solar system.

Iggy has loved to build since he was a baby. He faces quite a challenge when his second grade teacher tells the class she hates architecture. With its rhyming text, this book can be used for story time and units on STEAM.

A little girl is constantly asked where she is really from and she does not know how to respond. She decides to ask her grandfather and receives a profound, poetic answer.