Fiction

Zitlally feels lonely after her father is deported to Mexico for speeding. She searches for comfort in the woods behind her trailer. There she finds a dog with a patch over its eye that resembles a star. She believes it is the spirit animal of her...

In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very awkward--hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear, but...

This exquisite selection of poems features sixteen Latin American writers from a variety of cultures--from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. All the poets selected have something very important in common: they have all written for children at some point in...

George and Harold from Captain Underpants fame have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course...

The Heffleys decide to go away for Christmas to avoid all the stress of the holidays. A tropical island should be just what the doctor ordered for a little rest and relaxation, but, their dream trip turns into a nightmare. Will they be able to do...

Mía and Morena are friends, neighbors, and business partners. Their latest venture involves building a homework machine and selling its services to their classmates. The machine does not work according to plan. What will they do with all the pending...

A stray dog in Russia gets captured by some people who name her Laika. She ends up changing the world by becoming the first animal to ever orbit the Earth!

Gabriel has moved to a new country where everything strikes him as strange. The language is different, he has a pair of archenemies at school, and his math teacher appears to be an alien that wants to attack Earth. Good thing he is an expert in super...

One dark and stormy night, all the mammoths flee and leave the Cavemice without milk. Geronimo sets off to find where they have gone and avoid going extinct in the process.

Heidi does not want to participate in the school talent show because she is convinced she cannot do anything well. She changes her mind, however, when she finds a special pair of shoes that will make her a great dancer.

Who dug all those holes in the Esplanade? Oliver and Tiril soon find an old map with strange markings. Will they be able to solve the case of the man in black?

Kiatovski will stop at nothing to find out why Oliver, the goalie for the Goleadores del Callejón soccer team, seems to be missing balls on purpose during the tournament.

Mexican author and singer Margarita Robleda has created a unique look at the immigrant experience in the United States through her endearing character Paco, based on the life of a young Guatemalan child the author met in Houston. Paco's family moves to...

This illustrated anthology contains poems from leading Spanish and Latin American writers from all time. They include Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Rubén Darío, Gabriela Mistral, and Amado Nervo. Brief biographies are included for each one.

Nate's luck is changing for the better, but just how long will this good streak last?

It's almost time for the school science fair and while Heidi and Stanley are busy working on their project, Heidi begins to find little gifts on her desk and in her cubby. Who could her secret admirer be? Will she find the answer in her Book of Spells?

After the death of his son Icarus, Daedalus turns his attention to his nephew Perdix, who has the same talent for inventions. This illustrated classic shows readers the beauty in everyday things.

Greg finds an old video camera and decides making a scary movie with Rowley is a fantastic idea. Will he double down or just double his troubles?

Scooby and his friends are invited to a basketball game of their favorite team. All of a sudden, their wolf mascot comes to life and kidnaps the star player. Mystery, Inc. springs into action immediately.

Scooby-Doo and friends are at a cabin in the woods that is about to be replaced by a restaurant. The cabin's owner disappeared mysteriously at the hands of the legendary Headless Horseman who seems to be real!

The superhero Green Lantern must use his powers to save his planet from catastrophe. To achieve this, he must stop Evil Star, who has the power to destroy the galaxy.

Lex Luther has poisoned criminal John Corben and will not give him the antidote until he allow him to turn Corben him into the robot Metallo. When he discovers he is now more machine than human, he wants revenge. Will Superman be able to stop him...

Years ago, the planet of Krypton was destroyed. Before it exploded, a couple of scientists sent their son to Earth in order to save him. Now, on our planet, his adoptive parents discover his powers. They want the best for him, so they decide to hide him...

George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have got it made. They take turns going to school and playing video games all day long. Something really stinky is about to happen. Their evil gym teacher has created a mind...

A famous movie director is making a film about Ancient Egypt in which appears a cursed medallion. Strange things begin to happen on set and a mummy begins to terrorize the actors. Scooby-Doo and his friends try to unravel the mystery.

This delightful book gathers a selection of the most notable poems written by Alma Flor Ada. Organized by curriculum themes, this anthology is a fundamental tool for teachers who rely on imagination, play, and creativity to expand concepts and to enrich...

Based on the classic story by Tolstoy, this illustrated book shows readers the dangers of greed. It also introduces children to Russian culture.

An eleven-year-old girl, born in the USA to a family of Mexican immigrants, writes her autobiography for a school assignment. María's vibrant and warm story promotes cultural and racial pride, self-acceptance, racial and gender equality,...

Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares created stunning artwork for this English classic. This edition contains a series of activities to test reading comprehension, making it ideal for classroom use.

The Secret Seven have a new meeting place--a tree house! It seems like someone has discovered their secret spot and is using the tree house. They find out who it is and discover he is in quite a bind. Will they be able to help him?

The Secret Seven disguise themselves and follow a trail in the snow. It leads them to an old house from which they hear odd screams. Could someone be locked in his or her will?

Las Flores is a peaceful neighborhood until a strange presence fills the residents with fear and curiosity. Many think it's a ghost, but Miguel and Watson, two kid detectives, know this is impossible. After all, there is an explanation for everything.....

Stink needs a sport and fast! Can his alter-ego, Shark Hammersmash, wrestle a win at thumb wars or will a perfect karate kick lead him to victory? Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isn't perfect...yikes! It's time for him to get...

Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, his best friend, Francis, is in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first?

Petronella is a young girl who loves animals. She wants to be an animal researcher when she grows up, but in the meantime, she is happy helping any sort of creature that needs her help.

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig are...

Heidi enters the school's cookie contest and decides to add a little magic to her family's chocolate cookie recipe. Will the results be sweet?

Heidi has had just about enough of mean Melanie, so she decides to cast a little spell. Will it have its desired effects on Melanie and on her?

Heidi attends public school after being homeschooled. She encounters common issues, such as bullying and fearing the unknown, as do many new students, but there is something a little different about Heidi. She's a witch! Her spells do not always have...

Greg is having a string of bad luck. Even Rowley has ditched him and, as we all know, it's not easy to make new friends in middle school. He needs to make a change and decides that asking his Magic 8 Ball for advice is the perfect solution. See what...