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Proverbios de todo el mundo (Proverbs from Far and Wide)
Axel Scheffler
For the child curious about why people say what they say: this playful collection uses humor to explain timeless wisdom
Ages 5–10
Little Boy with a Big Horn
Jack Bechdolt
For the child whose loud passions or noisy hobbies make them feel like a nuisance at home, this story shows how their un
Ages 4–8
Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland
Cindy Neuschwander
For the student who struggles to see why geometry matters in the real world. This clever quest turns abstract math into
Ages 8–12
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (And What the Neighbors Thought)
Kathleen Krull
For the child who thinks history is boring or music lessons are a chore. Discover the messy, hilarious, and very human s
Ages 8–12
The Passport Project: Two Sisters Ditch Middle School for a Life-Changing Journey Around the World
Kellie McIntyre
For the middle schooler who feels torn between their social circle and family adventure, this memoir explores the emotio
Ages 8–13
Senor Don Gato: A Traditional Song
John Manders
For the child who loves to be the center of attention or needs a silly, high-energy activity to shake off a quiet aftern
Ages 4–8
Mr. Whiskers and the Shenanigan Sisters
Wendelin Van Draanen
For the child who loves a good puzzle, this mystery explores the bond between siblings and their clever dog while they w
Ages 8–12
Lives of the Writers
Kathleen Krull
For the child who loves trivia and wonders what their favorite authors were really like, this book reveals the quirky, h
Ages 8–12
Pigs at Odds: Fun with Math and Games
Amy Axelrod
For the child who wonders why they never win at the carnival, this humorous family adventure turns frustration into a le
Ages 5–9
Evoluciona o muere
Phil Gates
For the curious student who finds traditional textbooks dry, this humorous guide uses 'gross' facts to explain the epic
Ages 8–12
Twelve Snails to One Lizard: A Tale of Mischief and Measurement
Susan Hightower
For the child who finds math concepts abstract or intimidating, this story uses silly animal measurements to make units
Ages 4–8
The No-Dogs-Allowed Rule
Kashmira Sheth
For the child who is determined to prove they are ready for a pet, even when their parents aren't so sure.
Ages 6–9
Troublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done
Sarah Albee
For the child who questions why certain clothes or activities are 'just for boys' or 'just for girls.' Discover 21 women
Ages 8–12
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi: A Math Adventure
Cindy Neuschwander
For the student who feels intimidated by math formulas, this story uses a high-stakes dragon quest to make the mystery o
Ages 7–12
Tap-Dance Fever
Pat Brisson
For the child who has a passion they just can't quit, even when it feels like the whole world is telling them to quiet d
Ages 4–8
Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!
Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel
For the child who loves to help in the kitchen but gets frustrated by complex steps, this funny tale turns a baking less
Ages 4–8
Virginia Wouldn't Slow Down: The Unstoppable Dr. Apgar and Her Life-Saving Invention
Carrie A. Pearson
For the child who asks how things were invented or needs inspiration to keep going when things get tough: a look at the
Ages 4–8
Zoom Broom
Margie Palatini
For the child who loves tech-filled gadgets but needs a reminder that the latest 'fancy' thing isn't always better than
Ages 4–8
Cut Down to Size at High Noon
Scott Sundby
For the child who loves to draw or build and is ready to see how math works in the real world. A fun Western showdown th
Ages 7–10
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants
Tony Johnston
For the curious child who wonders where everyday things come from, this tall tale turns history into a colorful legend a
Ages 5–10
Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way For Ducklings
Emma Bland Smith
For the child who gets frustrated when their first draft isn't perfect, this story shows how a great artist used real du
Ages 4–8
Two of Everything
Lily Toy Hong
For children navigating the tension of a high-conflict household. This story explores how separate homes can sometimes b
Ages 4–9
The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot, July 25, 1909
Alice Provensen
For the child who gets discouraged when things don't work the first time, this story celebrates the persistence and grit
Ages 5–9
Ang Kamatis ni Peles (Peles' Tomatoes)
Virgilio S. Almario
For the child who wants instant results: a charming tale about a grasshopper who learns that a garden (and success) take
Ages 4–8
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