Books

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this account uses the diaries and letters of boys as young as t

For the child discovering a hidden talent or a passion that feels like magic. A lyrical story about finding your rhythm

English is full of strange phrases that don't mean what they say. Learn the funny origins and true meanings of over 100

The history of birthday cakes, the meaning of birthstones, and unusual party customs from around the world explain why w

Marianne boards the Orphan Train in the late 1800s, traveling westward across the country in search of a place to call h

Learn how the Israelites celebrated their arrival in the Promised Land. This history of Sukkot explains the traditions o

Tano and Binti leave the comfort of the London Zoo for the wilds of Gambia, where they must learn to survive with the he

C.C. faces the daily challenge of maintaining her independence and keeping up with her middle school friends while being

For the child who might worry about being the 'new person' or misunderstood, this gentle tale shows that an invitation t

Leslie struggles to connect with her mother and seeks guidance from a school advisor until a sudden crisis changes her e

A graveyard at midnight is a spooky place to sew trousers for a Duke, especially when a giant monster begins to emerge f

A family honeymoon in Spain turns into a terrifying rescue mission after a brother and two feuding stepsisters are kidna

For the child who has ever made a mistake and watched it snowball into a big, silly mess. A humorous look at the magic o

Newton has a magic red crayon that brings everything he draws to life, including an airplane that carries him right out

Returning to the island where her father drowned, Cyan searches for the truth behind his death while navigating a summer

For the child feeling overlooked or anxious about their special day, this story explores the ups and downs of birthday e

Master thirty irregular verbs through the rhythm of humorous, alliterative couplets that make the jump from present to p

Albert Einstein’s life was as full of personal contradictions as it was world-changing theories. Uncover the human story

For children who have questions about HIV or are worried about germs, this gentle photo-essay explains how the immune sy

Blinded at age three, a determined French boy creates a system of raised dots that opens the world of reading and writin

Greg Patent shares a personal account of his early years growing up in Shanghai during the turbulent years of World War

Life on Earth depends on a delicate web of connection; see how diverse species across the globe rely on one another to s

The finish line of the Oregon Trail is finally in sight, but one wrong choice on the wild frontier could still cost you

A new school near her Virginia home brings a glimmer of hope to eleven-year-old April as she struggles against poverty a