Introduce readers to corals, sea otters, and other ecosystem engineers in this high-interest series. Engaging text and photos highlight curricular science topics, and a back-matter activity encourages further reader engagement.
Lantana Inclusive Picture Books are stories celebrating every kind of child and family, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read. With a focus on #ownvoices authors from under-represented groups, these stories make a diverse range of lived experiences accessible to young readers, so that children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations can get to love, cherish and identify with the books they read.
This exciting and engaging first science series is designed for early learners who will be eager to discover the wonders of the natural world. With bright, illustrated scenes and simple, easy-to-read text, discover all about fascinating dinosaurs, bugs, ocean life, and mammals. Learning is made fun with key facts on every creature and a spotters' guide to help readers become experts. Whether exploring the deep ocean or prehistoric times, this series is the perfect start for little adventurers ready to uncover the secrets of nature!
Explore a world of self-discovery with Sophie, Lucy, Doug, and Layla in Once Upon a Garden.
From backhoes to bulldozers and concrete mixers to dump trucks, beginning readers will enjoy learning about types of construction vehicles. This series features accessible text and thoughtful questions to engage learners.
Each title in this series introduces young readers to the lives of children from many different countries and cultures. The series highlights the diversity of children's lives but also celebrates and examines the ways in which children worldwide are very much alike. The topics included in each book are thought provoking and often challenging, and young readers will love joining children just like them to discover all about their homes and schools, the types of foods they eat, the ways in which they play, the clothes they wear, how they celebrate special times, travel around, and obtain and use water.
Meet the health heroes who work every day to keep our community safe and healthy. From doctors to hospital custodians, health heroes make sure the needs of the patient come first. Learn more about these community helpers and how they do their important work. Meet real health heroes from Mayo Clinic and learn how you can be a health hero, too!
Young readers climb in the saddle and hold onto the reins as they race into the world of horses. These irresistible books cover everything horses including breeds, sports, and adorable baby horses.
Let beginning readers learn more about the different types of weather that they observe each day. With STEM connections and engaging questions, this series is perfect for young readers and young scientists alike.
Life can bring tough challenges and difficult situations. In this series, the Sesame Street friends provide caregivers and educators a place to begin facilitating discussion around tough topics.
Explore the wonderful world of trees. Our planet is covered with an incredible variety, from tiny, elegantly crafted bonsai to giant redwoods towering above our heads. This brilliant four-book series explores the science behind trees in a fun, curious way, showcasing the most fascinating species through fun, bite-size facts and stunning color illustrations. Check out the weird and wonderful: from the amazing species with healing powers, to the beautiful but deceiving trees that smell surprisingly foul, to the remarkable species that have adapted to extreme environments. High interest with wide appeal, this series will stay with kids forever!
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?
Dive into the world of critters and discover what they do all day! Our planet is home to countless bugs and insects, and they all play a role in keeping our planet healthy. From bees pollinating plants to beetles keeping soil rich in nutrients, there's so much to discover and celebrate about the secret--and very important--lives of these tiny creatures.
Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really a dilEmma. The middle kid between her two brothers, whom everyone calls Big and Little, Emma is just Medium. Big thinks he's the coolest kid on the planet now that he's ten. He doesn't want to play with LEGOs, or play anything with Emma anymore. And everyone thinks Little is just adorable even when he picks his nose and eats it! Sometimes Emma feels like the only one who understands her is her Japanese fighting fish, Star, whose tank is stuck in the middle of his two brothers. As Emma struggles with finding her place in her family, she slowly learns that instead of being just medium, being herself means being just right.
This series takes a in-depth look at key areas of elementary science, full of factual tidbits on sciences from geology to astronomy! Designed for students to enjoy and as a helpful resource for teachers planning science lessons, these books encourage students to ask questions and then answer them using investigations and experiments. The pages offer discussion topics and critical thinking questions, while high-impact, accessible designs and beautiful imagery provide a fresh approach to curriculum science.
Dive into a world of jaw-dropping extremes! Prepare to be amazed as you uncover our planet's most impressive record-breakers, from the fastest bird to the slowest plane, the biggest food fight to the longest car, and so much more! Bursting with engaging photography and impressive facts, brace yourself for an exciting journey through the extremes of our world. This series invites fact-hungry kids on an adventure of discovery through our planet's most incredible extremes.
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?
Become a super spy, crack codes, and train your brain! Developed by best-selling author Dr Gareth Moore, an expert in puzzles and brain training, Code-breakers is designed to help kids build great problem-solving and reasoning skills, as they navigate a mixture of fun math and logic puzzles. Take on the role of an adventurous master code-breaker on a mission to reveal secret messages, open mysterious safes, hunt down hidden treasure, and much more! colorful and immersive illustrations and engaging visual puzzles bring exciting detective scenarios to life.
Draw Manga Style is a collection of easy-to-follow drawing guides with a variety of step-by-step lessons. Learn to draw characters in all manga styles, including chibi, kawaii, anime, and more. Whether you're just a beginner or looking for tips on how to draw in different styles, this series is a great resource. Each title includes lessons on developing different styles in your characters, as well as food, everyday items, and more. Recreate the step-by-step projects and learn to create your own version and style.
Emergent readers will delight in these silly, simple, and decodable stories, covering guided reading levels C-E. With two tales in each book and charming illustrations, readers will have fun while developing reading skills.
Which planets have moons? What is the order of the planets from the sun? There is much to explore about space. With exciting photos, diagrams, and text, readers will love learning about our Solar System.
Introduce young readers to the lives of nature's most massive animals, including their life cycle, what they eat, and how they behave. These books combine updated scientific research with high-impact photos and accessible, engaging text to entertain and educate. Perfect for the classroom or solitary reading, each book includes a glossary, fun facts, and further reading recommendations.
Bursting with humor and imagination, this series will put a smile on your face with original mash-ups, doodles, and step-by-step drawing instructions. Packed with tips and techniques for drawing adorable characters, accessories, and more, beginning artists of all ages can learn to draw in the super-cute kawaii style. Just grab pencils and paper, and you can begin to create plenty of aww-inspiring drawings!
The impacts of climate change are becoming more and more visible, transforming people's lives and the environments around them. The Climate Crisis series explores the causes and effects of climate change in an accessible graphic nonfiction format. Through these titles, young readers will learn more about key concepts and major developments within this world-changing topic.
Welcome to Camp Whispering Woods! Crafted for readers in need of extra literacy support, these thrilling narratives captivate striving readers while strengthening phonics and reading skills.
Which planets have moons? What is the order of the planets from the Sun? There is much to explore about space. With exciting photos, diagrams, and text, readers will love learning about our Solar System.
Dive into this high-interest series to discover the world's most hair-raising predators! From the mighty T-rex to the small (but deadly!) poison dart frog, this awesome four-book series explores why these mighty predators are chosen as the most lethal predators. With impressive imagery, jaw-dropping facts, and predators ranked from least to most deadly, these books are awesome page-turners. Hair-Raising Predators will engage kids to enjoy reading and debating which beast they think is the deadliest! These books are great alternatives for those reluctant readers who prefer fact to fiction.
There are so many unexplained mysteries to explore! From D.B. Cooper's sudden disappearance from a flying plane to strange ghostly events at the Stanley Hotel, readers will learn educational, fascinating facts in this high-interest series.
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?
The informal text and humorous content of these accessible stories draw reluctant readers into a variety of topics. A low reading level paired with repetitive sight words will give struggling readers confidence, while the comprehensive coverage of age-level content will keep kids coming back for more.
Introduce young readers to the lives of nature's most massive animals, including their life cycle, what they eat, and how they behave. These books combine updated scientific research with high-impact photos and accessible, engaging text to entertain and educate. Perfect for the classroom or solitary reading, each book includes a glossary, fun facts, and further reading recommendations.
Lantana Inclusive Picture Books are stories celebrating every kind of child and family, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read. With a focus on #ownvoices authors from under-represented groups, these stories make a diverse range of lived experiences accessible to young readers, so that children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations can get to love, cherish and identify with the books they read.
Launch readers into space with this exciting series. From far-away universes glimpsed by the James Webb Space Telescope to scientists' efforts to redirect asteroids, readers will learn about cutting-edge space technology.
Readers will love learning about the amazing human body with these fun and informative handbooks that explain the science and mechanics behind the most incredible machine on the planet. Full of diagrams, how-it-works features, tips, troubleshooting guides, and frequently asked questions and answers, these are must-have manuals for every human body owner!
Young readers explore how the United States government works and how they can be involved. Each title encourages critical thinking skills and deeper comprehension of this accessible text. Take a tour of each branch of government and then discover how media impacts government and elections.
These biographies of trailblazing women psychologists uncover ground-breaking research and tireless advocacy that has had great impact but remains relatively unknown. Loaded with backmatter connecting these women's history and achievements to today's advocacy efforts and social justice movements, Extraordinary Women in Psychology will inspire a new generation of young changemakers.
Holidays and Celebrations Around the World provides a glimpse into five cultures and the holidays and events they honor. These celebrations may be tied to religious observances or linked to other important dates that have helped shape the culture. This series examines the history, traditions, and significance of these special days. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Our world has been transformed by amazing high-tech inventions, but how do these incredible technologies work, who invented them, and how have they changed the way we live? Readers discover all this and more in this exciting and informative series. How High-Tech Changed the World is the ultimate guide to the science, the tools, and the people behind the tech revolutions that transformed our world.
Discover how Native peoples are dismantling stereotypes, exercising their voices in government, honoring their relationships with nature, practicing their cultural traditions and values, and shaping the future. Learn about their rich history and culture and how they are reclaiming their rights and heritage.
Learn about the history of robotics, the building blocks of a robot, the basics of coding, and more in these humorous, high-energy manhwa graphic novels. When soccer fanatic La Ion transfers to a new school, he only wants to find his next teammates. But a sign for a soccer club leads him to a robot soccer crew, with human students behind the controls. The mix-up draws La Ion into a rivalry with a club of battle-robot makers and a series of intense competitions. La Ion might join kicking and screaming, but he'll step up to the challenge and discover the concepts behind robotics, coding, and more.
Which planets have moons? What is the order of the planets from the sun? There is much to explore about space. With exciting photos, diagrams, and text, readers will love learning about our Solar System.
Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans.
Life in the Special Forces looks at the work of the most elite soldiers in the US military. The series explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of these troops, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Ten-year-old Ellie has an extra sparkle. That's what her dad calls the extra chromosome that gives her Down Syndrome. And although Down Syndrome may make a few things harder, like saying big words, or saying little words when she is full of big feelings, it doesn't stop her from pursuing her dream to become a wildlife artist and from being a fabulous friend and sister. Over the course of one eventful summer, Ellie will face her fears and find her voice, alongside a loving cast of friends and family. And even when the challenges seem overwhelming, her extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.
Meet super sleuths Cody, Quinn, Luke, Mika, and M.E., members of The Code Busters Club. Together they decipher mind-boggling problems and crack the toughest of codes! Each book complements STEM instruction as readers use mathematical and critical-thinking skills to help solve mysteries.
Celebrate the accomplishments of women over the years in this exciting series. Readers discover how women shaped our world through their contributions to arts, science, and politics and how they are continuing to make a change.
Discover some of the world's most intriguing places - from islands ruled by animals to a bridge completely under water. With engaging sidebars, maps, travel tips, and unbelievable true facts, these books allow readers to imagine travelling to fascinating destinations.
Sports fans will flip over this series chock-full of amazing stats and interesting information. Learn about the most important stats in sports, crunch the numbers, and meet the athletes who make it all possible.
Join Noah and Blue as they invent and bring to life original animal creations with the help of a magical book. Readers will love the mischief and mayhem in these fun, accessible chapter books.
Many teens have no idea what jobs or careers they want to pursue. This series shows them one way to make a start. By thinking about their favorite subjects, personal interests, hobbies, and passions, they might find a path toward a future career. Each book in the series profiles six jobs in areas of interest, such as history, science, and the arts. The books explore what the jobs entail, education and training, working conditions, pay, and future outlook. Featured quotes and interviews add insight and interest to every book.
Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.
Hoops Academy is a basketball high school known for turning out pro players. But mysteries also lurk on its campus. Each athlete must face the unknown and rise above new obstacles in this page-turning series.
When it comes to social issues, almost everyone has an opinion. The problem is a lot of those opinions are not informed by facts. This series presents a factual context for understanding hot-button issues such as gun violence and vaccines. Through clear, accessible writing and fully documented sources, the books enhance critical thinking and thoughtful discussion of important social issues.
Give readers an in-depth primer of prominent civics issues in North America. Each book covers the history of its respective topic, what modern concerns are and whether or how they've changed, and what the future may hold for impacted communities at large.
For young people, building strong social and emotional skills is an essential part of their development. This series provides crucial survival tools to help teens better manage their world and, in turn, their mental health. Each book explains ten key skills that help young people navigate relationships, self-management, social awareness, and self-awareness in all parts of life, from friendships and families through school, college, work, and the wider community. Teen-relevant scenarios highlight how the tools help people overcome problems, and recaps of tools discussed in each chapter are provided, along with supporting studies into teen mental health. This is an ideal series for anyone navigating the teen years.
Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world, recounting how humans acquired fruits called "Black" that turned humans into sorcerers. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
This series examines some of the most prevalent health concerns for teens and young adults. Medical experts provide a comprehensive and sensitive overview of topics using timely and reliable information from leading health organizations.
Skilled and Vocational Trades explores the career paths of diagnostic medical sonographers, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, aircraft mechanics, and auto mechanics. The books describe the jobs associated with each trade and provide information on training and education, life on the job, and the career outlook. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Teens Dealing with Adversity grapples with some of the common challenges that teenagers face in today's world. Topics include addiction, learning disorders, mental illness, online bullying, and sexual violence. The series both familiarizes teens with these serious issues and offers ideas for where to find help and support. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations.
Teens are fascinated by the possibility that something interesting--something unprovable and mysterious--might lie beyond the world we know. This series explores all aspects of the spirit world. All books include personal accounts (both historic and contemporary) of those who have encountered ghosts as well as those who seek them out for study or for personal connection. The views of believers and skeptics are discussed.
In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human girls' orphanage, Gunhild wishes to prove to her peers that she's more than a little troublemaker. Every step of the way, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Her travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood.
For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and this series is designed to help young people find it. Explore a multitude of practical career options along with qualifications and training needed. Discuss how to embark on training and what further education options to choose, along with how to handle interviews and important questions to ask both training providers and employers. Discover exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career, as well as how other people have built very successful careers in the trades. This series is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.
The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations.
Throughout US history, women of various racial and ethnic backgrounds have contributed to every sector of society--from science and the arts to politics and social justice. And they have done so despite hardships and structural barriers. The Women of Achievement collective biography series profiles the lives and accomplishments of bold and inspiring American women from all walks of life.
Practical resources that students, teachers, and school administrators can use to help young people deal with interpersonal and social conflicts. This collection covers topics of interest to teens, from cyberbullying to transphobia to racism.
Long ago, humans acquired fruits called "Black" that turned humans into sorcerers. Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
Clock Striker follows Shonen manga's first Black female lead hero, Cast, in her quest to become a member of the SMITHS, the legendary warrior engineers and problem solvers. The problem? SMITHS are usually not women, and there's never been a young Black kid. Selected as a STRIKER (apprentice) to the enigmatic Philomena Clock, one of the rare female SMITHS (and considered a loose cannon), Cast is determined to follow her dreams no matter how dangerous their adventures get.
Jobs in the hi-tech fields have wide appeal to today's teens. Every book in Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs profiles six jobs in a specific hi-tech field. The books explore what it's like to do these jobs, needed education and training, typical pay, and future prospects. All books feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field as well as comments from other industry insiders.
Human Rights at Risk explores some of the most urgent human-rights issues that challenge nations around the world today. Each book examines the issue, its history, which areas are most affected by it, and what organizations are doing to help. Topics include gender violence, human trafficking, refugee and immigrant rights, reproductive rights, and excessive use of force by police. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
The World of Hobbies introduces readers to different hobbies people pursue in their free time. Hobbies are done for personal enjoyment, but they can also serve as creative outlets and social activities. The series explores hobbies for a variety of interests, showing readers what each hobby is like, what tools and supplies are needed, and how they can get involved. Readers who like art, building things, computers, fashion, and nature will learn about multiple hobbies that match their interests. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and research to aid in further research.
These delightful picture books explore fascinating facts about nature, space, weather, and our bodies and how they work. Combining bright illustrations with engaging facts about each topic, these books are sure to amaze young children.
Explore the greatest athletes of the past and present in the world's most popular sports. Count them down from ten to one, then rank them for yourself!
Emergent readers will delight in these silly, simple, and decodable stories, covering guided reading levels C-E. With two tales in each book and charming illustrations, readers will have fun while developing reading skills.
Discover silly, fun, and simple stories perfect for building reading skills. Capture the attention and imaginations of emergent readers with charming art and age-appropriate text for guided reading levels C-E. Suggested activities to test reading comprehension add to the fun!
Extreme competitions are a thrill-seeker's delight! This series introduces readers to different extreme sports competitions and explains how athletes prepare for these extreme challenges.
Spark young readers' imaginations with these introductions to fantastical creatures. Carefully levelled text, photo glossaries, and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.
Dinosaurs of many shapes and sizes once roamed Earth. Readers will love sinking their teeth into this approachable, informative series about these fascinating creatures from the past.
Explore aspects of everyday life, including clothes, food, homes, holidays, school, and transportation. Simple text and full-color photos support young children learning to read.
Community helpers make the world a better place. This series has both SEL connections and authentic examples to help readers understand how these important people contribute to the community they live in.
Go back millions of years in time to meet the dinosaurs that used to walk the Earth. Detailed images, diagrams, and STEM snapshots help bring these animals to life for beginning readers.
Give young readers a peek inside various holidays we celebrate. With questions that encourage connection, and social and emotional supports for educators, this series brings holiday traditions to life for young learners.
Let beginning readers learn more about the different types of weather that they observe each day. With STEM connections and engaging questions, this series is perfect for young readers and young scientists alike.
Give young readers a peek at life in the past, comparing and contrasting how things were for previous generations with how they are now. The books contain prompts for SEL connections, making this series is a great fit for classrooms and libraries.
Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this positive introduction to character traits and social and emotional wellness. Hands-on activities help kids model each topic, while simple text and a colorful design keep things engaging and fun.
This series is a fun, interactive way to explore spatial language. Each book features the Sesame Street friends with a fun guessing-game format that invites readers to test their knowledge.
Discover some of the amazing places in our communities-from the post office to the zoo-with the help of friends from Sesame Street. Hands-on back-matter activities help children engage with what they've read.
Life can bring tough challenges and difficult situations. In this series, the Sesame Street friends provide caregivers and educators a place to begin facilitating discussion around tough topics.
Get a taste of the Sweet Life with a series that oozes fun flavours. Each title features a real-life confectionary, ice cream parlour, cookie shop, or cupcakery that has taken a bite out of the world of desserts. Readers will discover the history of their sugary sweets, learn how they’re made, and then get the chance to make their own! Sweet Life is a series that will have kids coming back for seconds.
Gymnastics is a popular and highly viewed sport with a long, exciting history worldwide. Competitions range from beginner to professional levels and are made up of a variety of specialized events. This engaging series gives readers an inside look at gymnastics, including its history and the top gymnasts of the past and present.
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?
All the most awesome animals across one series! Each book boasts stunning Color images and fun information, exploring the traits and tendencies of everyone's favorite animals. Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics that make them so special. With dazzling photography, fun facts and fascinating profiles, the Awesome Animals series will delight and inspire animal lovers everywhere.
All the most adorable jungle animals across one series! Each book boasts stunning Color images and fun information, exploring the traits and tendencies of everyone's favorite wild animals. Find out fascinating facts about all kinds of animals and the characteristics that make them super-cute, be it the big, round eyes of a slender loris or the bushy tail of a kinkajou! With dazzling photography, fun facts and fascinating profiles, the Jungle Animals series will delight and inspire animal lovers everywhere.
Build incredible makerspace models based on real spacecraft, space experiments, and scientific instruments, including an air-powered rocket, orbiting orrery, and an incredible telescope. Projects are made using recycled materials and easy-to-find craft supplies. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions make each project easy to follow, while handy QR codes link to downloadable templates and videos to show moving models in action. Each project features fun facts about space and the science that inspired them. The perfect series for budding engineers and space fans by renowned animations children's author Rob Ives.
Engaging, story-driven titles follow diverse characters through age-appropriate situations in which they need to draw on character values, such as learning to listen and treating others fairly.
This dynamic series is designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Not all kids enjoy fiction, but almost all have a thirst for knowledge and want to know more about stuff that interests them. Buzz Books is designed to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. Each book has a measured word count of 850 words. Short and simple sentences enhance comprehension with simple vocabulary, while eye-catching photography gives visual clues to the meaning of the words.
Welcome to Camp Whispering Woods! Crafted for readers in need of extra literacy support, these thrilling narratives captivate striving readers while strengthening phonics and reading skills.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to have one of the world's most dangerous jobs? Go to work with some of the people that risk their lives every day to do what they love in this engaging series.
Zoom into the world of dirt bike racing! Readers will speed through this series as they learn about everything about this exciting sport including rules, bikes, popular events, and famous racers. Engage literacy and engagement beyond the text with fun back matter and diagrams.
Draw Manga Style is a collection of easy-to-follow drawing guides with a variety of step-by-step lessons. Learn to draw characters in all manga styles, including chibi, kawaii, anime, and more. Whether you're just a beginner or looking for tips on how to draw in different styles, this series is a great resource. Each title includes lessons on developing different styles in your characters, as well as food, everyday items, and more. Recreate the step-by-step projects and learn to create your own version and style.
In this series, early fluent readers will improve on their reading independence with these quirky stories featuring levelled text and charming characters.
Emergent readers at guided reading levels G-I will delight in these books that blend charming, levelled text and illustrations. Silly characters will delight children and a reading quiz helps readers with text comprehension.
Some of the most important and amazing living things on Earth are also the smallest. In this series, readers will discover how life on Earth would be very different without these tiniest of superheroes. A mix of photographs, incredible 3D artwork, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imagery will let children see into the hidden worlds of these miniature life forms and get some mind-boggling, up-close SUPER science.
Helping kids name, understand, and express their emotions is an important part of social and emotional learning. These entertaining stories feature ocean animal characters experiencing big feelings in situations kids will relate to. Readers will discover strategies to help manage their own emotions.
What can the past teach us about saving endangered animals?Can lessons from the woolly mammoth and dodo bird help us protect vulnerable species today? Follow each title as it explores an ancient and modern animal pairing. Learn more about why these ancient beasts disappeared from the face of the planet, and find out what conservation efforts are happening now to save their contemporary counterparts. Endangered: Lessons from the Past is the series that asks, ""Is history doomed to repeat itself?
Which planets have moons? What is the order of the planets from the sun? There is much to explore about space. With exciting photos, diagrams, and text, readers will love learning about our Solar System.
Dive into this high-interest series to discover the world's most hair-raising predators! From the mighty T-rex to the small (but deadly!) poison dart frog, this awesome four-book series explores why these mighty predators are chosen as the most lethal predators. With impressive imagery, jaw-dropping facts, and predators ranked from least to most deadly, these books are awesome page-turners. Hair-Raising Predators will engage kids to enjoy reading and debating which beast they think is the deadliest! These books are great alternatives for those reluctant readers who prefer fact to fiction.
Everyone loves being wowed and tricked by hard-to-spot animals, and this series doesn't disappoint. Each double-page spread presents a stunning photo of a camouflaged animal hiding in plain sightÑif you can find it! Carefully levelled, high-interest text supports each photo with information about the animal's life and behavior, while short, snappy sidebars provide an additional fun fact about each animal. Using their clever colors, patterns, and body parts, the animals in these books hide to survive. Will you be able to find them, or will you be fooled by some crafty camouflage?
Young readers climb in the saddle and hold onto the reins as they race into the world of horses. These irresistible books cover everything horses including breeds, sports, and adorable baby horses.
What would life be like if the ancient creatures from the age of dinosaurs still roamed Earth? Twenty-four fascinating creatures are showcased across this four-book series. Each book features incredibly true-to-life illustrations, cleverly showing the prehistoric animals in modern settings. Check out the T-rex terrorizing herds of animals, the Shonisaurus challenging whales for rule of the sea, and the record-breaking Seismosaurus causing chaos with its gigantic body. High interest and eye-catching, this is dinosaurs like you've never seen them before.
This series gets readers swaying to the rhythm as they delve into various dance styles, from the elegance of ballet to the vibrant pulse of tap dancing. Each book explains the dance style, offers tips on performing, and provides instructions for a specific dance move. Readers will be eager to step onto the dance floor with their newly learned moves.
Unplug, be adventurous, and take a walk on the wild side!Life Unplugged explores the different ways people have gone back to nature. From living green, to ôglamping,ö to going off the grid, there are all sorts of living situations to explore, no matter where you are. Focusing on survival techniques, native culture, and respect for indigenous space and knowledge, this series explains what’s needed to live in the wildest areas in the world. And an activity challenges kids to live a little off the grid themselves.
From judo to wrestling and more, readers will enjoy learning about different martial arts forms, what to expect in lessons, and how to compete. Discover the techniques, strategies, and skills that make each martial art unique and exciting.
How do submarines move underwater? How do soldiers control drones from miles away? Through exciting photos and accessible text, readers will learn the ins and outs of military vehicles and how they work.
US military technology is among the best in the world. Some of the strongest machines are on the front lines. Learn more about the high-tech military equipment that supports our troops.
From construction to playing in different modes, learn about the fun aspects of Minecraft in the Minecraft 101 series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With bright designs, engaging photos, and lively text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!
This exciting and engaging first science series is designed for early learners who will be eager to discover the wonders of the natural world. With bright, illustrated scenes and simple, easy-to-read text, discover all about fascinating dinosaurs, bugs, ocean life, and mammals. Learning is made fun with key facts on every creature and a spotters' guide to help readers become experts. Whether exploring the deep ocean or prehistoric times, this series is the perfect start for little adventurers ready to uncover the secrets of nature!
The ideal way to introduce early science, nature, and transportation topics to young readers, this vibrant and insightful series will encourage children to explore the world around them, from rocks and minerals to the stars and the planets. Fantastic photography and diagrams will engage children, and simple, easy-to-understand text addresses essential questions that young readers are dying to know.
Introduce young readers to the lives of nature's most massive animals, including their life cycle, what they eat, and how they behave. These books combine updated scientific research with high-impact photos and accessible, engaging text to entertain and educate. Perfect for the classroom or solitary reading, each book includes a glossary, fun facts, and further reading recommendations.
Explore a world of self-discovery with Sophie, Lucy, Doug, and Layla in Once Upon a Garden.
This series gives kids the help and inspiration they need to become proactive and caring young citizens. Suggestions include cleaning up their neighborhood, doing good deeds for friends and neighbors in their community, becoming involved with local charities, taking care of wildlife, and growing plants that will benefit insects and other wild animals. Packed with info for young conservationists, each book is filled with projects and ideas (from simple tasks that take just a few seconds every day to longer-term projects) that will inspire children to embrace the idea that EVERY ACTION COUNTS!
Our planet is covered with an incredible variety of plants, from tiny blades of grass under our feet to giant trees towering above our heads. Explore the science of plants in a fun way through quick, browsable facts and stunning illustrations. Check out the weird and wonderful: from the carnivorous pitcher plants that trap insects, to the amazing species used in cooking or medicines, and more. High interest with wide appeal, this series journeys through nature and the elements and the animals that live alongside plants.
This series takes a in-depth look at key areas of elementary science, full of factual tidbits on sciences from geology to astronomy! Designed for students to enjoy and as a helpful resource for teachers planning science lessons, these books encourage students to ask questions and then answer them using investigations and experiments. The pages offer discussion topics and critical thinking questions, while high-impact, accessible designs and beautiful imagery provide a fresh approach to curriculum science.
Dive into the wonderful world of sharks! From their prehistoric past to their uncertain future, discover what makes these mysterious creatures so special and learn why they need our protection. Stunning illustrations and fantastic facts bring loads of remarkable sharks to life, including the infamous great white, gruesome goblin shark, and even some that can glow in the dark! The Shark Safari series offers a fresh take on a popular topic, drawing attention to some of the world's most endangered species and the dangers they face. This vibrant series is sure to become a bookshelf favourite.
Meet some of the world's most famous athletes, celebrate their biggest games and defining moments, and discover what they like to do for fun. See how these superstars worked hard to achieve their dreams and now inspire others.
Readers are in for a thrill as they uncover true fascinating stories of spies, the people they worked for, the methods they used to complete their missions.
There are so many unexplained mysteries to explore! From D.B. Cooper's sudden disappearance from a flying plane to strange ghostly events at the Stanley Hotel, readers will learn educational, fascinating facts in this high-interest series.
The Inquisitive Kid's Guide to the Human Body is a fantastic introduction to the science of the human body, for young readers. Hilarious illustrations and an engaging question and answer format make this key subject fun and accessible for even the most reluctant readers. This series covers all the important topics, including the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems, while focusing on questions that kids want to know the answers to.
Explore every side of the moon in this exciting series! From traveling to the moon to what living on the moon would be like, this series gives readers an in-depth look at this popular space topic.
As the futuristic story begins, a teacher is tasked with educating his students about the past, and the fight for equality that led them to their present. Each book is an inspiring journey that sheds light on America’s ongoing struggle toward true equality. Titles focus on four types of racism: individual racism, interpersonal racism, institutional racism, and structural racism, using historical and modern events as examples. Readers will be immersed in dynamic graphic novels that will bring the lessons of past and present to life.
Explore the wonderful world of trees. Our planet is covered with an incredible variety, from tiny, elegantly crafted bonsai to giant redwoods towering above our heads. This brilliant four-book series explores the science behind trees in a fun, curious way, showcasing the most fascinating species through fun, bite-size facts and stunning color illustrations. Check out the weird and wonderful: from the amazing species with healing powers, to the beautiful but deceiving trees that smell surprisingly foul, to the remarkable species that have adapted to extreme environments. High interest with wide appeal, this series will stay with kids forever!
Explore the different branches of the US Military, including the Air Force, Navy, and Space Force. Carefully levelled text gives readers an inside glimpse at the vehicles and technology used by the military, examples of missions, and more.
Each title in this series introduces young readers to the lives of children from many different countries and cultures. The series highlights the diversity of children's lives but also celebrates and examines the ways in which children worldwide are very much alike. The topics included in each book are thought provoking and often challenging, and young readers will love joining children just like them to discover all about their homes and schools, the types of foods they eat, the ways in which they play, the clothes they wear, how they celebrate special times, travel around, and obtain and use water.
When humans build highways or clear land for development, they often put wild animals in danger. This series looks at ways people have made crossing the road a safer experience, as well as how a simple structure or garden can save an endangered species. Rope bridges for squirrels, tiny tunnels and crossing guards for turtles, overpasses built specially for bears and elks, and special houses and gardens are just some of the interesting solutions featured in this series, showing the many ways people can be a friend to animals-and save lives along the way.
Dive into a world of jaw-dropping extremes! Prepare to be amazed as you uncover our planet's most impressive record-breakers, from the fastest bird to the slowest plane, the biggest food fight to the longest car, and so much more! Bursting with engaging photography and impressive facts, brace yourself for an exciting journey through the extremes of our world. This series invites fact-hungry kids on an adventure of discovery through our planet's most incredible extremes.
Scavengers come alive through amazing photographs and thrilling narrative text! Explore the ways they find food and raise their young to be the next generation of scavengers.
This graphic non-fiction series presents true sports stories of grit, leadership, and resistance. Dynamic visuals highlight impactful events on and off the field, as legendary athletes inspire social change.
Learn the untold stories of pioneering Black athletes in baseball, basketball, football, and gymnastics. These books deliver a balanced view of history, provide for personal reflection, and develop readers' understanding of how past events affect the modern sports world.
Become a super spy, crack codes, and train your brain! Developed by best-selling author Dr Gareth Moore, an expert in puzzles and brain training, Code-breakers is designed to help kids build great problem-solving and reasoning skills, as they navigate a mixture of fun math and logic puzzles. Take on the role of an adventurous master code-breaker on a mission to reveal secret messages, open mysterious safes, hunt down hidden treasure, and much more! colorful and immersive illustrations and engaging visual puzzles bring exciting detective scenarios to life.
Explore the world's most influential countries and how they became economic, military, and political powers. Chapters focus on the country's history, economy, government, and leaders. The conclusion of each title looks at current events and the country's future. With maps and a timeline, readers will expand their understanding of global powers.
History is deadly! From brutal battles and scary sacrifices through evil empires and bloodthirsty games, readers will love digging up the past and discovering its frightening facts in this fascinating exploration of ancient civilizations. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of ancient people in gripping detail.
Readers learn what it would take to get humans to Mars—from how long the space flight would be (about seven months!) to what life would be like once we got there.
Earth in Danger is a series that visits topics that are grabbing worldwide attention because of climate change. Waste and Recycling, Climate Change, Pollution, Sustainable Living, Future Living, and Habitat Destruction look at environmental issues around the world and focus on what needs to be done to clean up our planet. Discover how climate change is causing droughts and floods and how habitat destruction is endangering animals. Learn how science and sustainable living and alternative future energy can help save our planet. Stunning photographs alongside sensitively written text shows how we can all help to make a difference. It’s a must-read series for young kids.
Introduce readers to corals, sea otters, and other ecosystem engineers in this high-interest series. Engaging text and photos highlight curricular science topics, and a back-matter activity encourages further reader engagement.
Discover some of the most thrilling aspects of esports (organized, multiplayer video game competitions), including the industry's biggest stars, its greatest events, and the technology that makes it all possible.
Explore the high-interest and evolving topic of robots. From how robots are designed and created to the future of space, military, and other kinds of robots, readers will learn up-to-date information about modern robotics.
Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans.
The greatest teams of all time dominated their sports and won championships. Read all about legendary teams in a fun, top-ten format packed with thrilling action, interesting stats, and incredible moments.
Meet the health heroes who work every day to keep our community safe and healthy.From doctors to hospital custodians, health heroes make sure the needs of the patient come first. Learn more about these community helpers and how they do their important work. Meet real health heroes from Mayo Clinic and learn how you can be a health hero, too!
Holidays and Celebrations Around the World provides a glimpse into five cultures and the holidays and events they honor. These celebrations may be tied to religious observances or linked to other important dates that have helped shape the culture. This series examines the history, traditions, and significance of these special days. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Hoops Academy is a basketball high school known for turning out pro players. But mysteries also lurk on its campus. Each athlete must face the unknown and rise above new obstacles in this page-turning series.
Human Rights at Risk explores some of the most urgent human-rights issues that challenge nations around the world today. Each book examines the issue, its history, which areas are most affected by it, and what organizations are doing to help. Topics include gender violence, human trafficking, refugee and immigrant rights, reproductive rights, and excessive use of force by police. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Explore the great outdoors and examine popular hunting and fishing practices in this fun series. Readers will learn about the gear, safety requirements, and STEM concepts behind these outdoor activities. Most importantly, readers are introduced to best conservation and stewardship practices to ensure habitat health. Each title provides well-researched information with sidebars and a back matter feature to make this high-interest topic accessible and engaging.
Job Discovery provides readers with career ideas based on their hobbies and interests. This series explores jobs for those who like gaming, social media, sports, the creative arts, and the culinary arts. Each book provides information on four careers, examining how to get into these careers, what skills and training are needed, and what life is like for people in these fields.
Get in the game with Lerner Sports Stories. Each book features a different main character, sport, and storyline of characters dealing with low-stakes challenges on and off the field. Realistic and kid-focused, these action-packed chapter books are sure to get young sports fans reading!
Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.
Discover how Native peoples are dismantling stereotypes, exercising their voices in government, honoring their relationships with nature, practicing their cultural traditions and values, and shaping the future. Learn about their rich history and culture and how they are reclaiming their rights and heritage.
How was the Earth made and how is it changing? Answers to these questions and many incredible Earth facts lie ahead in this hands-on series, with spectacular photos, accessible diagrams, and cool experiments.
Quick Guide to Financial Skills grounds readers in the basics of finance. This series introduces readers to topics such as insurance, jobs and taxes, loans, and renting. The books are geared toward young readers and some of the unique challenges they face. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Take a front-row seat to watch robots and drones competing in exciting sportsCfrom racing and obstacle courses to soccer and sumo matches. Discover the gear, skills, and collaboration needed to bring these new sports to packed arenas around the world.
Emily has been inspired to celebrate the four seasons through makerspace arts and crafts! Using nature and recycling along the way, the projects in this book are affordable and fun to do. Some of the raw materials can be found on a scavenger hunt, great fun in itself. Kids will love making paper seed bombs in spring, a flower press in summer, making awesome pinecone animals in fall and a stunning garland for thanksgiving. Step-by-step instructions and photographs are easy to follow. So, kids can turn off the tech, look after nature, enjoy some cool, spooky projects and get creative.
Ever since the first sinkhole appeared in Foggy Creek, Texas, weird things have been happening. Unexplained phenomena-power surges, a purple mist, a glowing coin-seem to precipitate strange behaviors in this creepy, paranormal series, sure to hook reluctant and striving readers.
Skilled and Vocational Trades explores the career paths of diagnostic medical sonographers, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, aircraft mechanics, and auto mechanics. The books describe the jobs associated with each trade and provide information on training and education, life on the job, and the career outlook. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Launch readers into space with this exciting series. From far-away universes glimpsed by the James Webb Space Telescope to scientists' efforts to redirect asteroids, readers will learn about cutting-edge space technology.
Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer’s World Cup goals and baseball’s World Series home runs, these titles are packed with action stories. Readers will also meet each sport’s superstars and record holders—and revel in all the fascinating facts every fan wants to know.
Explore the lives of the world's best and hottest sports superstars in this incredible series. Each title takes readers through the athlete's childhood and early sport experiences through their rise to fame and current records. Witness how they rule their sports, prepare for big events, and help their communities.
This series highlights the greatest athletes across the world's most popular sports in a fun, top-ten format! Packed with color photos, exciting stats, and thrilling action, each book is sure to appeal to sports fans.
From causes and consequences to solutions and more, readers will learn up-to-date information about an important and evolving topic: climate change. A back matter feature encourages kids to take action against climate change.
Reality can be harshÑso why not jump to a new reality? Is that even possible?Explore some of the most popular sci-fi tropes from popular books, shows, and movies. Then, learn how they're grounded in reality. From alternate realities to time travel, these ideas are now part of our everyday lives, even if they're not quite ""real"" yet. But is there any scientific basis behind them? Could we someday make things like warp drives, simulations, and cybernetic limbs reality? Or are we just in a perpetual plot hole? Strange Science is the series that will find out.
Bursting with humor and imagination, this series will put a smile on your face with original mash-ups, doodles, and step-by-step drawing instructions. Packed with tips and techniques for drawing adorable characters, accessories, and more, beginning artists of all ages can learn to draw in the super-cute kawaii style. Just grab pencils and paper, and you can begin to create plenty of aww-inspiring drawings!
Learn about the history, greatest players, and most iconic moments of the world's most popular sports teams. Chock-full of stats and shareable information, sports fans will love the action-packed, high-interest text and thrilling photos.
Explore the histories behind some of the world's most impactful technology companies. Learn about the people leading organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, and others, take a look at each company's revolutionary products and services, and glimpse where each company might be headed.
Teens Dealing with Adversity grapples with some of the common challenges that teenagers face in todayÎs world. Topics include addiction, learning disorders, mental illness, online bullying, and sexual violence. The series both familiarizes teens with these serious issues and offers ideas for where to find help and support. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.
The impacts of climate change are becoming more and more visible, transforming people's lives and the environments around them. The Climate Crisis series explores the causes and effects of climate change in an accessible graphic nonfiction format. Through these titles, young readers will learn more about key concepts and major developments within this world-changing topic.
Celebrate the accomplishments of women over the years in this exciting series. Readers discover how women shaped our world through their contributions to arts, science, and politics and how they are continuing to make a change.
Get totally grossed out with amazing augmented reality experiences! With close-up pictures and lots of disgusting facts, this series tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.
Readers will love learning about the amazing human body with these fun and informative handbooks that explain the science and mechanics behind the most incredible machine on the planet. Full of diagrams, how-it-works features, tips, troubleshooting guides, and frequently asked questions and answers, these are must-have manuals for every human body owner!
Young readers explore how the United States government works and how they can be involved. Each title encourages critical thinking skills and deeper comprehension of this accessible text. Take a tour of each branch of government and then discover how media impacts government and elections.
Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able to super-size their physical abilities in the same way? Learn the real-life science behind superpowers and what scientists are doing to make those powers a reality.
Learn about the history of robotics, the building blocks of a robot, the basics of coding, and more in these humorous, high-energy graphic novels. When soccer fanatic La Ion transfers to a new school, he only wants to find his next teammates. But a sign for a soccer club leads him to a robot soccer crew, with human students behind the controls. The mix-up draws La Ion into a rivalry with a club of battle-robot makers and a series of intense competitions. La Ion might join kicking and screaming, but he'll step up to the challengeÑand discover the concepts behind robotics, coding, and more.
The World of Hobbies introduces readers to different hobbies people pursue in their free time. Hobbies are done for personal enjoyment, but they can also serve as creative outlets and social activities. The series explores hobbies for a variety of interests, showing readers what each hobby is like, what tools and supplies are needed, and how they can get involved. Readers who like art, building things, computers, fashion, and nature will learn about multiple hobbies that match their interests. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and research to aid in further research.
Examine some of the top secrets and unsolved mysteries in history with this spooky series. Readers will gather facts and learn from researchers as they dive deep into the Bermuda Triangle, wander into Area 51, and other locations around the globe. Features like sidebars and timelines encourage critical thinking to solve the mysteries.
Sports fans will flip over this series chock-full of amazing stats and interesting information. Learn about the most important stats in sports, crunch the numbers, and meet the athletes who make it all possible.
Celebrate all things weird! This series centers on unusual and eye-catching places, animals, sports, and more. Additional features offer fun facts and further examples, and encourage readers to explore the topic in-depth.
Artificial intelligence is the buzz term of our time, but will this amazing technology be our ultimate ally or our ultimate foe? This exciting series invites readers to explore how AI is changing our world and then join the debate about whether this transformative technology will be our greatest friend or our deadliest foe. Packed with high-tech information about the role of AI in all aspects of our lives and filled with debate-style features that explore the benefits and dangers of the technology, this topical series will inform and engage every reader.
These biographies of trailblazing women psychologists uncover ground-breaking research and tireless advocacy that has had great impact but remains relatively unknown. Loaded with backmatter connecting these women's history and achievements to today's advocacy efforts and social justice movements, Extraordinary Women in Psychology will inspire a new generation of young changemakers.
In the animal kingdom, some animals are born to be kings! Readers will discover apex predators and the food chains they rule in this exciting series that explores top predators, their prey, and the intricate food webs they weave. Full of gripping photographs, lively text, and an eye-catching design, this series brings to life the extraordinary world of killer kings.
How do I save for college? How do I apply for a job? What is compound interest? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in these practical guides for financial literacy.
Our world has been transformed by amazing high-tech inventions, but how do these incredible technologies work, who invented them, and how have they changed the way we live? Readers discover all this and more in this exciting and informative series. How High-Tech Changed the World is the ultimate guide to the science, the tools, and the people behind the tech revolutions that transformed our world.
Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced these situations, supported by informational text. Every year, more and more young people face life-changing situations, from depression and anxiety to having body dysmorphia or experiencing bullying. Being young has never been more challenging. Using a unique in-their-own words approach, this series will strike a chord with many young people who are struggling with complex issues and help those around them better understand how and why it has happened to them.
Life in the Special Forces looks at the work of the most elite soldiers in the US military. The series explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of these troops, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and this series is designed to help young people find it. Explore a multitude of practical career options along with qualifications and training needed. Discuss how to embark on training and what further education options to choose, along with how to handle interviews and important questions to ask both training providers and employers. Discover exciting information about why now is an ideal time to pursue a practical career, as well as how other people have built very successful careers in the trades. This series is an ideal career guidance tool for middle school and high school readers.
From medicine and policing to space and deep-sea explorations, robots are on the rise. In fact, robots are taking over the world—but is this robot revolution all-good? Readers will discover how robot technology is revolutionizing our world and get behind the rise of the machines too when they discover how they are making our world a better place in this high-interest, high-tech series.
Give readers an in-depth primer of prominent civics issues in North America. Each book covers the history of its respective topic, what modern concerns are and whether or how theyÎve changed, and what the future may hold for impacted communities at large.
Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology in this fascinating and thoroughly researched series.
With ultimate sports, ultimate sportspeople, and landscapes, readers will love this ultimate adrenaline-high series. Packed with information about extreme sports, the extreme geography in which they take place, and the extreme sportspeople who practice them, this engaging, high-interest series will inspire the next generation of ultimate sport stars!
Many teens have no idea what jobs or careers they want to pursue. This series shows them one way to make a start. By thinking about their favorite subjects, personal interests, hobbies, and passions, they might find a path toward a future career. Each book in the series profiles six jobs in areas of interest, such as history, science, and the arts. The books explore what the jobs entail, education and training, working conditions, pay, and future outlook. Featured quotes and interviews add insight and interest to every book.
Jobs in the hi-tech fields have wide appeal to todayÎs teens. Every book in Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs profiles six jobs in a specific hi-tech field. The books explore what itÎs like to do these jobs, needed education and training, typical pay, and future prospects. All books feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field as well as comments from other industry insiders.
Teens are fascinated by the possibility that something interestingÑsomething unprovable and mysteriousÑmight lie beyond the world we know. This series explores all aspects of the spirit world. All books include personal accounts (both historic and contemporary) of those who have encountered ghosts as well as those who seek them out for study or for personal connection. The views of believers and skeptics are discussed.
This series examines some of the most prevalent health concerns for teens and young adults. Medical experts provide a comprehensive and sensitive overview of topics using timely and reliable information from leading health organizations.
When it comes to social issues, almost everyone has an opinion. The problem is a lot of those opinions are not informed by facts. This series presents a factual context for understanding hot-button issues such as gun violence and vaccines. Through clear, accessible writing and fully documented sources, the books enhance critical thinking and thoughtful discussion of important social issues.
Choosing a STEM career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available-how do you figure out what is right for you?This series takes students by the hand and helps them explore their interests, personality type, likes and dislikes, and hopes for the future so they can navigate a pathway to their perfect career. With flowchart quizzes that allow the reader to narrow down their options and find a route that is right for them, STEM Career Choices helps take the stress out of making a good career choice.
The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes, current examples, and statistical illustrations.
Migration is a natural, human act-seeking food, shelter, and comfortable environments is essential for survival. With the existence of national borders, migration becomes immigration-an intensely political issue. Immigration and the history of America are inextricably linked. Author Lars Krogstad Ortiz explores the history of immigration in the United States from before the country was born to government policies such as the Chinese Exclusion Act to the building of a wall along the US-Mexico border. He also examines the the backlash against immigration that so many immigrants have faced, and the optimism that leads people to seek a better future in a new land.
Discover some of the world's most intriguing placesÑfrom islands ruled by animals to a bridge completely under water. With engaging sidebars, maps, travel tips, and unbelievable true facts, these books allow readers to imagine travelling to fascinating destinations.
Throughout US history, women of various racial and ethnic backgrounds have contributed to every sector of societyCfrom science and the arts to politics and social justice. And they have done so despite hardships and structural barriers. The Women of Achievement collective biography series profiles the lives and accomplishments of bold and inspiring American women from all walks of life.
Providing a picture book approach to PSHE topics, A Helping Hand helps children understand and cope with upsetting situations they might face.
Big Little Talks books are fun stories to ease both parents and children through typical and common life stages using empathic listening and encouraging an understanding of age-appropriate behavior and emotions. A Reader's Note is included to further explain this common behavioral and emotional stage of childhood.
Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books.
Dive into the world of critters and discover what they do all day! Our planet is home to countless bugs and insects, and they all play a role in keeping our planet healthy. From bees pollinating plants to beetles keeping soil rich in nutrients, there's so much to discover and celebrate about the secretCand very importantClives of these tiny creatures.
Detective Gordon is a friendly, philosophical, humorous, and thoughtful detective series following the adventures of the rather tired-and often hungry-Detective Gordon and his chirpy assistant, Buffy.Detective Gordon is something of a humanist, and keeps an eye out for the weaker inhabitants of his woods. The books are full of warm, witty wisdom from one of Sweden's foremost children's authors, Ulf Nilsson. The text is affectionately and generously illustrated in watercolor and pencil by acclaimed Dutch illustrator, Gitte Spee. This is a detective series with depth-ideal for elementary school, perfect for reading alone, wonderful for reading aloud.
With every title pitting the carnivorous against the herbivorous, it's bound to be a showdown of prehistoric proportions. With bright illustrations and rhyming text, this series is sure to thrill dinosaur and sports lovers alike.
With every title pitting the carnivorous against the herbivorous, it's bound to be a showdown of prehistoric proportions. With bright illustrations and rhyming text, this series is sure to thrill dinosaur and sports lovers alike.
Even though her family calls her Emma Bemma, Emma knows she is really a dilEmma. The middle kid between her two brothers, whom everyone calls Big and Little, Emma is just Medium. Big thinks he's the coolest kid on the planet now that he's ten. He doesn't want to play with LEGOs, or play anything with Emma anymore. And everyone thinks Little is just adorable even when he picks his nose and eats it! Sometimes Emma feels like the only one who understands her is her Japanese fighting fish, Star, whose tank is stuck in the middle of his two brothers. As Emma struggles with finding her place in her family, she slowly learns that instead of being just medium, being herself means being just right.
The informal text and humorous content of these accessible stories draw reluctant readers into a variety of topics.A low reading level paired with repetitive sight words will give struggling readers confidence, while the comprehensive coverage of age-level content will keep kids coming back for more.
What's the weather? No, not that weatherÑthe weather inside you! These charming illustrated books look at how you can plan an emotional forecast. What signals can you watch out for in your body? How do you know when feelings are changing, and how can you plan and adjust based on how you're doing? The core social and emotional learning concept of emotions is introduced with humor and expertise backed by Mayo Clinic Pediatric Psychologist Emily McTate, PhD, LP.
Follow in the footsteps of Krish Banerjee, a young basketball player yearning for a starting position.When he stumbles onto a pair of sneaker bots who can up his game, he laces up and gets ready to step off the sidelines. But the robot shoes have a creator, and it turns out that the creator is Dr. Fink, his neighbour who also happens to be a mad scientist bent on winning the town's tournament. These graphic novels have all the right moves to become a superstar series for sports fans and sneakerheads alike.
Lantana Inclusive Picture Books are stories celebrating every kind of child and family, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read. With a focus on #ownvoices authors from under-represented groups, these stories make a diverse range of lived experiences accessible to young readers, so that children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations can get to love, cherish and identify with the books they read.
Lily Lu loves animals. She tags along with her marine biologist mom to meet, and often help, animals all over the world. Young readers will love joining Lily on her adventures in these early chapter books.
Enhance phonics and reading skills while solving mysteries with this upper-level decodable series. Tailored for students in grades 3-5 needing extra support, these entertaining stories reinforce core skills, making learning engaging and effective.
Traditional and familiar fairy tales retold with surprising twists and turns. Beautifully & originally illustrated for the bravest young readers! Rich, engaging art and page-turning pacing makes each book perfect for reluctant readers.
A hilarious, irreverent graphic novel series for fans of Captain Underpants and The Lego Batman Movie. Spanish cartoonist Artur Laperla presents the adventures of a costumed crime-fighter who turns into a potato and becomes a bigger hero than ever. He faces off against sinister scientists, slugs from space, giant chickens, and more in a series of graphic novels perfect for reluctant readers.
In the Wolf in Underpants books, a wolf's fearsome reputation has other forest animals running scared . . . until the wolf shows up wearing a comfy striped pair of underpants. These hilarious graphic novels are fables for the modern age, showing early readers how to look past rumours and appreciate the differences among us.
How is evidence collected at a crime scene? What can investigators learn from blood samples? What digital evidence do investigators gather on a case? Learn about the latest forensic techniques used to solve true crimes in this fascinating high-interest series.
Join Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong as they study animals, explore the natural world, and solve mysteries using the incredible science of poo! These educational graphic novels created by a trio of South Korean scientists bring the gross but fascinating world of poo right to you. Get up close and personal with lions and tigers and bears and all sorts of other animals as they do their business, and learn about them through their scat. Can you solve the poo-related mysteries before the scientists do?
Join Noah and Blue as they invent and bring to life original animal creations with the help of a magical book. Readers will love the mischief and mayhem in these fun, accessible chapter books.
Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world, recounting how humans acquired fruits called "Black" that turned humans into sorcerers. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
Clock Striker follows Shonen manga's first Black female lead hero, Cast, in her quest to become a member of the SMITHS, the legendary warrior engineers and problem solvers.The problem? SMITHS are usually not women, and there's never been a young Black kid. Selected as a STRIKER (apprentice) to the enigmatic Philomena Clock, one of the rare female SMITHS (and considered a loose cannon), Cast is determined to follow her dreams no matter how dangerous their adventures get.
See classic stories in a bold new light with Graphic Mythology. Each title in this series includes two myths or legends for an illustrated double feature full of adventure and intrigue. Drawing from storytelling traditions across the world, and with compelling themes such as heroic feats, sibling rivalries, underdogs, and underworlds, these graphic novels have fables that inspireÑand invite young readers to thrill along.
In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun. Abandoned by her own kind and raised in a human girls' orphanage, Gunhild wishes to prove to her peers that she's more than a little troublemaker. Every step of the way, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what's right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her. Her travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood.
Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.
In this poetic adventure across medieval China, roguish bands of ""seekers"" chase a plant like treasure that may lead to fortune and even eternal life. Acclaimed artist and storyteller Nie Jun (My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder) presents an environmental fantasy rich with mystery, betrayal, and an adorable baby deity.
Introducing Timothy Dinoman: a super spy, iguanodon, and good friend with good manners. When master criminals threaten the planet, Timothy jet-packs to the rescue. With elite combat skills, a positive outlook, and help from his tech-expert pal Jen, he is Earth's best defense against its worst, rudest bad guys. In this middle-grade graphic novel series, cartoonist Steve Thueson presents blockbusters in book form, complete with over-the-top action and sweet, irreverent humour.
Real Love is a new collection of high/low YA novels that focus on realistic teen relationships. The novels feature diverse teen characters in contemporary settings as they experience love, romance, dating, sex, body image, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. From authors who write from real-world experience, these contemporary YA romances will engage the most reluctant teen readers.
La vida de Bo es siempre agitada. Y no solo porque su casa estç encima de The Buzz, una barber’a en continuo movimiento. A los j-venes lectores les encantarç acompaûar a Bo en su vida cotidiana y sus aventuras en estos libros infantiles.
Esta divertida serie es la presentaciun perfecta a la conciencia ambiental. Cada tAtulo ofrece maneras simples de cuidar la Tierra, con acotaciones divertidas y comentarios de tus amigos de Sesame Street. This fun series provides the perfect introduction to environmental awareness. From conserving energy and water or fighting litter and pollution to the history of Earth Day, each book offers simple ways to care for the earth, with asides and commentary from your friends on Sesame Street. Now in Spanish!
Esta serie grcfica de libros de no ficciun presenta historias deportivas reales llenas de valor, liderazgo y resistencia. Acompaua a estos deportistas legendarios desde su infancia hasta sus carreras profesionales, y contempla cumo pugnaron por cambiar el mundo a su alrededor.This graphic nonfiction series presents true sports stories of grit, leadership, and resistance. Dynamic visuals highlight impactful events on and off the field, as legendary athletes inspire social change. With a lively tone and colorful artwork, each book in the Athletes Who Make a Difference series follows a different sports hero's early years, journey to the pros, and ability to change the world around them. Now in Spanish!
Elmo, Abby, Archibaldo y sus amigos de Sesame Street juntos en esta presentaci-n positiva de los rasgos de la personalidad y el bienestar social y emocional. Las actividades ayudan a los niûos a poner en prçctica cada tema, mientras que el texto simple y un diseûo colorido hacen que todo siga siendo interesante y divertido.Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this positive introduction to character traits and social-emotional wellness. Hands-on activities help kids model each topic, while simple text and a colorful design keep things engaging and fun.
En el Pac’fico Sur, en 1944 y 1945, se libraron batallas militares entre Estados Unidos y Jap-n. Rodeados del traqueteo de las balas y las explosiones de las bombas, un grupo de marines navajos enviaba mensajes secretos de un lado a otro. Usaron un c-digo que crearon a partir del idioma navajo, y que el enemigo nunca pudo descifrar. Estos j-venes fueron reclutados de sus hogares en el suroeste de Estados Unidos. Trajeron consigo una resistencia f’sica incre’ble y un lenguaje que nunca hab’a sido escrito. Aprende sobre los locutores de claves navajos: hÄroes valientes y creativos que usaron su c-digo indescifrable para ayudar a los Aliados a ganar la guerra. In the South Pacific in 1944 and 1945, military battles raged between the United States and Japan. Surrounded by rattling bullets and exploding bombs, a group of Navajo Marines sent secret messages back and forth. They used a code they'd created from the Navajo language, a code the enemy was never able to crack.These young men had
Los efectos del cambio climctico se estcn haciendo cada vez mcs visibles y transforman la vida de las personas y los ambientes que las rodean. Esta serie explora las causas y los efectos del cambio climctico en un formato accesible de no ficciun grcfica. The impacts of climate change are becoming more and more visible, transforming people's lives and the environments around them. The Climate Crisis series explores the causes and effects of climate change in an accessible graphic nonfiction format. Through these titles, young readers will learn more about key concepts and major developments within this world-changing topic.
…HÄroes de ficci-n que vuelan a la velocidad de la luz, se hacen invisibles cuando lo desean y usan sus supersentidos para salvar al mundo! ‡Es posible que los simples mortales optimicen de esta manera sus capacidades f’sicas? Conoce la verdadera ciencia detrçs de los superpoderes para saber cuçles podr’an convertirse en realidad.Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able to super-size their physical abilities in the same way? Learn the real-life science behind superpowers and what scientists are doing to make those powers a reality. Now in Spanish!
…Descubre a los mejores atletas de los deportes mçs populares del mundo en un divertido formato de ranking de los diez mejores! Repletos de fotos en color, estad’sticas emocionantes y acci-n, estos libros sin duda atraerçn a los fançticos de los deportes.
Lee sobre los mejores deportistas que juegan en algunas de las posiciones mcs importantes en los deportes. En cada libro podrcs encontrar estadAsticas asombrosas, momentos emocionantes y desempeuos que rompen todos los rAcords que fascinarcn a los aficionados a los deportes. Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans. Now in Spanish!
Conoce mçs sobre las vidas de las superestrellas del deporte, desde sus infancias y sus primeras experiencias deportivas hasta su ascenso a la fama y los rÄcords actuales. Podrçs ver c-mo se entrenan, se preparan para los grandes eventos y tambiÄn c-mo ayudan a sus comunidades.Explore the lives of the world's best and hottest sports superstars in this incredible series. Each title takes readers through the athlete's childhood and early sport experiences through their rise to fame and current records. Witness how they rule their sports, prepare for big events, and help their communities. Now in Spanish!