PreK-8

The books that Lola borrows from the library transport her on numerous, fun adventures. Aside from encouraging reading, this story will reinforce the days of the week for small children.

This book traces the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. from a child in the segregated South to Civil Rights leader.

This wonderfully written biography teaches children what Abraham Lincoln was really like, from boyhood through his presidency.

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?

When Tia Lola gets a job teaching Spanish at Juanita's and Miguel's school, Juanita thinks it's great, but Miguel is mortified. In just a few days, she wins over the hearts of the students and organizes a treasure hunt and carnival. Will Miguel be able...

Chac, the God of Rain, warns his young servant Muyal not to go into a secret room, but, of course, he could not resist.

Photographs and simple text teach children how plants grow.

Learn why frogs sing when they want it to rain in this folktale about a wise frog who outwit Yuku, the God of Rain.

This book clearly explains how the five senses work.

A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots --Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish. Four leading Latino artists brilliantly illustrate the twelve stories in this collection, which...

While on vacation in Peru, Nico and Marga visit Machu Picchu and meet an 11-year-old boy named Eric Modesto. He earns money entertaining tourists, but he want to works in the mines to help his family. When Nico and Marga hear of his plans, they try to...

Children will be fascinated to discover how different kinds of animals camouflage themselves.

Just as Pigeon is about to enjoy the delicious hot dog he found, a clever duckling appears and wants a bite. Which one will enjoy a meal and which one will go hungry?

In this traditional Cuban folk tale set in Miami's Little Havana, a very bossy rooster gets his beak dirty on the way to his uncle's wedding. When he demands that his friends clean it and they refuse, he learns an important lesson about asking first. The...

When Miguel and Juanita move from New York City to Vermont with their mom following their parents’ divorce, family life is pretty much turned on its ear. Then, Tía Lola comes to 'visit' from the Dominican Republic, giving a farmhouse in Vermont a...

This book offers children a fun and ingenious way of learning about 16 important inventions. It spans the centuries, covering early tools and the wheel to today's computer chips.

In this rhyming favorite, all the letters of the alphabet climb up a coconut tree at the same time and you can only guess what happens next!

Things are very lonely after Mama's death, so Papa puts an ad in the paper looking for a bride. Sarah comes from Maine and brings love back into the lives of a small family. The sensitivity captured in this moving novel paints a beautiful picture of...

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.

This is the last book written by Shel Silverstein before his death in 1999. Bursting with the poet's characteristic humor and originality, this is a brilliant collection of short poems and drawings. Children will find these funny poems and their zany...

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.

Discover which animals live in the forest in a colorful, fun way.

Mateo is a cobbler's apprentice who loves to spend time listening to the sailors of 13th- Century Venice talk about the amazing places they have visited. One day, while playing with his friend Patrizia, they end up locked in a trunk. When they finally...

This set contains 15 varied bilingual books.

This delightful story about unrequited love offers an original theory into the origin of sweet and sour Chinese cuisine. It also shows the power of friendship, music, and perseverance.

Ten-year-old Willy must win the big dogsled race to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm, but that means beating the huge Indian mountain man, Stone Fox. The fast-paced narrative will keep young readers interested.

Caldecott Medal winner and Pura Belpré honoree, David Diaz shines though his illustrated depiction of the Spanish folk song, De colores, that tells a story of unity and strength. Sung all over the Spanish-speaking world, and also the anthem of the United...

Big Nate will beat everyone, but it won't be easy. He just cannot seem to rid himself of Gina, his all-time enemy. Will she ruin everything? Will Nate pass, fail or get detention again? Children will be laughing throughout the entire book as they...

In this Venezuelan folk tale, a man who hates the darkness of night finds an ingenious way to locate the light, creating what we now know as the moon and the stars.

Wilfrid lives next door to a home for the elderly. He's friendly with all the tenants, especially Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, who has four names just like he does. Wilfrid's parents tell him that Miss Nancy has lost her memory. Once Wilfrid...

This book makes an informative guessing game of geography. Children are given verbal and visual clues and soon discover what canyons, caves, deserts, and other landforms are.

This book teaches children the basic things they need to be happy and healthy, from shelter to friends, water to sunlight.

This book provides a wonderful introduction to the five senses.