Books - School Age

Grades K - 3. A follow-up story to the original Vincent and Viola, "The Moon Is Broke Together" reinforces the concept of the moon phases in conjunction with the fraction of the moon that is lit at each phase. The same two lovable characters take us through the discovery of a pattern found in both the moon phases and the fractions that represent each phase! The mathematics and science concepts incorporated in this book are right on target for 3-5 Common Core Standards. Don't miss out on… More »

7 years & up. This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and true stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike. Chapter paperback. 112 pages.

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know the whole story? Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, England, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. This easy-to-read narrative Is filled with plenty of black-and-white illustrations.

5 years & up. School can be a scary place when bullies make it feel unsafe! It's hard to feel confident in yourself when someone consistently makes you feel like a "Nobody." No matter where he goes or what he does, Thomas cannot seem to get away from Kyle's persistent tormenting. He just won't stop picking on him! As the story unfolds Thomas slowly learns how to overcome the bullying and his self-esteem grows from the help of those around him. Kyle also grows as Thomas does and soon… More »

8 - 12 years. Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart--but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is no telling who will win--and even more important, if their fight will ever end. Here is a clever blend of humor and math fun. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this… More »

5 years & up. A little bird is feeling too grumpy to fly, so he walks, and on the way, he makes some friends who lift his dour mood. Paperback. 32 pages.

5 - 8 years. In this inventive take on the traditional Cinderella tale, Fanny Agnes is a sturdy farm girl with a big dream. Someday, she believes, she will marry a prince. When the town mayor announces he is throwing a grand ball, Fanny is convinced her time has come. She puts on her best calico dress and goes out to the garden so that she'll be ready when her fairy godmother arrives. As the seconds tick by, Fanny waits and waits. Finally, she hears a voice. It isn't her fairy godmother-but it is… More »

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein, but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? for instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a timeline that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

4 - 12 years. The Universe is our school, nature our teacher, and every species has a lesson for us. With delightful simplicity, "Lifetimes" introduces some of nature's longest, shortest, and most unusual lifetimes. The lessons for us include: the value of cooperation, the importance of saving for the future, and taking time to have fun. A uniquely engaging way to appreciate nature and consider the fundamentals of life at the same time. Paperback. 32 pages.

7 - 10 years. Zeke Meeks thinks his teacher is crazy when he announces that no one can watch TV for an entire week. There is no way Zeke will survive without videogames or his favorite shows. Will he be bored enough to play with his sister? Study? Actually read for fun? Only time will tell. Paperback. 128 pages.

A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Filled with thousands of full-color photographs and fact-filled profiles on 300 aircrafts, Flight follows the history of mankind taking to the skies. From Da Vinci's drawings of flying machines to Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in The Spirit of Saint Louis to the Boeing 767, this reference guide breaks down the complete story of aviation into easy-to-read… More »

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings.

Interest Level: K-3. Reading Levels: N-R. Colorful photographs and easy-to-read text draw readers in as they take an up-close look at fascinating species in 12 different environments. 12 paperback books, 16 pages each.

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.

7 years & up. The Magic Tree House takes Jack and Annie back in time to the American Civil War. They meet Clara Barton, the famous nurse, and help take care of wounded soldiers. Paperback.

7 years & up. When Jack and Annie go on their second mission to help save Camelot, the magic tree house takes them to a decisive moment in the Revolutionary War as George Washington is about to cross the Delaware River. Just when the siblings think their mission is accomplished, they are accused of spying for the enemy. Will history be changed forever? Paperback.

7 years & up. Jack and Annie find themselves in San Francisco just as an earthquake is hitting the city. The children have to hurry to find the last writing needed by Morgan to help save Camelot before San Francisco is ruined by fire. The many factual details about 1906 disasters make this a great addition to your social studies curriculum. Paperback.

7 years & up. In Twister on Tuesday, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870s. They visit a one-room schoolhouse and learn about the hard life of the pioneers. When they return to the magic tree house, Jack and Annie spot a twister on the horizon. Is there time to warn the teacher and the children back at the schoolhouse? Or should Jack and Annie just save themselves? Paperback.