PreK-8

Introduce children to some of California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, and more.

Barnabus is half mouse and half elephant. He was created in the secret lab under the Perfect Pet Shop. He is kept hidden away because he is considered a failed project. When he hears about plans to recycle all of the failed projects, he swings into...

Jaremy is afraid of many things, but he most worries about the wind. One day, he befriends a girl who isn't scared of anything and this friendship changes his outlook.

MiniRabbit wants to help his mother mail a very important letter. He must get to the mailbox before 5 pm. Will he arrive in time?

Sunnyville was a perfect place until Rhino littered. The townsfolk started to exhibit selfish behavior. Luckily, one day, Mouse comes up with simple yet effective solution.

Take a trip around the globe and discover the world's most fascinating markets. This illustrated book talks about markets throughout history, the different types of food sold in them, where certain foods originated, and much more. It contains a...

When most people think of treasures, they envision gold and jewels. The children in this book teach readers what is truly important and valuable in this world: happy memories, books, dreams, teachers, and tranquility, just to name a few.

A Russian girl named Vera wants to fit in with her American friends. They always talk about summer camp, so when she hears about one run by a Russian organization, she convinces her mother to let her go. It turns out to be nothing like she had imagined.

In the blink of an eye, the skinny hungry cat before him turns into a terrifying creature. It has many scary features, especially the huge mouth filled with sharp teeth!

We humans are always rushing around and seldom take the time to notice nature's marvels. This illustrated reference presents 50 amazing things that happen all around us. Slow down and contemplate the beauty of the morning dew on a leaf, a falling...

According to the legend, no one can escape the curse of Zombie Island. Perhaps you could be the first one. This book allows you to control the action and decide your course of action.

Emergent readers will love seeing how much a little boy and girl love Big Cat.

Chipmunk does not like the beach, but he accompanies Bear because he is a good friend.

Horse loves to dance, but Buggy doesn't. How will Horse get his best friend to join in the fun?

A cat finds his happy place one cold winter's day.

A mama duck solicits help to rescue her wayward ducklings.

I bet you think that dinosaurs are ill-mannered. This book shows how polite and well-behaved they actually are.

In this beginning reader/picture book, children will fall in love with a delightful dog named Pug.

A dog shares how much he loves to run and play.

A little dog shares what he loves about his garden.

Alex, now a teenager, is still homeless, but he's staying in an abandoned house. This good stretch doesn't last long. He's too old to beg and too young to get a job. He doesn't give up hope. With the help of his two dogs and some new friends, he...

Written by a Swedish astronaut, this is the story of a brother and a sister who travel to outer space with their uncle. Scientific information is provided at the end of the adventure.

Surviving the first winter after the Monster Apocalypse was not easy. Jack and his friends must face the most evil monsters around. They must train to defeat the zombies. When a new villain appears, will they be able to save the world from cosmic...

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.

Improve your English language skills with Greg Heffley! This one-of-a-kind edition contains the complete text of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in English with explanations of the difficult words and expressions in Spanish. A glossary that also includes page...

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.

Born in Peru in 1880, Julio C. Tello grew up to become one of the most important archaeologists in the Americas. As a boy, he was daring and curious and was given the nickname Sharuko, which means brave in Quechua. This bilingual biography traces his...

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.