PreK-8

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM...

Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.

Have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help.

Landsat satellites orbit the Earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat and find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book ignites a...

Learn about the efforts to restore Muddy Creek in Maryland with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

This photo-packed book teaches young children what leopards like to eat, why they climb trees, and how high they can jump.

This book introduces children to the fascinating rhinoceros. They wil learn about what they eat and how they live.

It's cooler, days are shorter, and leaves are falling. Find out why.

Nature is filled with all sorts of fascinating shapes. Children will learn about spirals, ovals, and more.

Young children will be fascinated to discover where everyday items such as salt, gas, and clothes come from.

After Jelly gets Narval to try peanut butter, things are never the same! At least it gets his mind off of waffles...at least temporarily.

This book clearly explains how a house is built to young children.

Thanks to Rowley's immense imagination, he and his best friend Greg embark on an awesome adventure as Roland and Garg the Barbarian. They must try and save Roland's mother from the White Warlock.

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don't learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. Specially written for those with reading challenges or...

Understanding light and color might seem impossible, but if readers already know the colors of the rainbow, they're part of the way there. Including the light spectrum, wavelengths, and other key concepts, this book tackles light and color for those...

The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers' minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound barrier and volume, the main content covers all aspects...

There's so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winter, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Graphic organizers reinforce important topics for visual learners and those using the books as a...

When her father is called upon to fight in the war, young Mulan decides to dress up like a man and take his place. During the battles, none of her fellow soldiers ever discovered her secret. This oversized edition of the famous Chinese legend contains...

A man named Antonio wants to bake a cake for his friend Blanca, but it's not coming out right. He gets help from some unusual sources. Will Blanca like the end result?

Set in the Sudan in the years 1985 and 2008, this chapter book is told is alternating voices by two 11-year-olds. Nya (2008) must walk hours each day to fetch water for her family. Salva (1985) leaves his war-town village and becomes one of the 'lost...

This primary source reader examines the American Revolution, the readiness of the minutemen, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.

This bilingual poem invites everyone to a celebration of great food and friends. Under the desert moon, music is played, stories are told, and delicious food is served. The colorful illustrations of lizards, armadillos, birds, and fish complement the...

Wilson tells everyone in his neighborhood that one day he will fix up his elderly friend Gigi's house. This book teaches children the importance of community and helping others.

It's time for school! Share in Lola's excitement as she gets ready and enjoys her first day.

In this rhyming picture book, a little boy realizes that his grandfather, who he adores and idolizes, does not know how to read or write. He has learned so much from his grandfather over the years; now it's his time to teach him.

It's bed time, but Good Dog is not tired. How will he get to sleep?

One night, Raina wakes up sick to her stomach. Her mother also does not feel well so it could be a virus. When Raina gets better, she returns to school, but each time she has to face a problem, her stomach hurts. In her imitable style, the author...

Three years after the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia, nine-year-old Misha was deported with his family to Terezin. His mother used all her ingenuity to avoid them being sent to Auschwitz. In this autobiography, the author shares what life was like in the...

This illustrated reference presents information about all the sporting events in the Summer Olympic and Paralympics Games. Readers will learn rules, terminology, common injuries, history, and much more. A glossary and detailed index are included.

Is it always hot in the desert? Why is sea water salty? What is a capital? How many countries are there on the planet? In addition to answering these and many more questions, this atlas introduces children to our diverse world, including its countries,...

This charming picture book celebrates all the things that make us unique as well as what we have in common. Children will learn to accept differences in others.

Leo likes working as a paperboy. He needs the money, and he gets a chance to explore San Francisco. One spring morning, everything changes. Leo is stuck in the middle of a burning city. Will he make it out alive?

The children in this book use short verses to explain 12 different emotions, including awe, sadness, excitement, shame, and jealousy.

Ramsey's grandmother decides to make octopus stew. She did not count on the octopus escaping from the pot and capturing her. Ramsey dons his red cape and sets out to save grandma. A recipe for octopus stew is included.

Crabby wants to go to bed, but Plankton won't let him. He eventually finds a way to get some sleep.

Barry's family tries to evacuate the Ninth Ward before Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans, but Barry's sister becomes ill and they cannot leave. When the levees are breached, the floodwaters drag Barry away from his family. Will he survive the storm of...

In this book that celebrates both art and community, a creative boy decides to transform an ugly old wall into something beautiful. Of course, he cannot do it alone.

This primary source reader examines the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and more.

It's Little Bunny's birthday. In this oversized picture book, children will see what his neighbors in their multi-family building are doing while they wait for the party to begin.

This oversized, illustrated book introduces children to the fascinating world of botany. It teaches them flower parts, pollination, plant defenses, the significance of flowers in different rituals, and much more. Readers are invited to find hidden...