Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction NUnpublished

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A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.

Fly Guy and Buzz visit a police station and learn about police officers and what they do.

Fly Guy is buzzing over to a landfill to learn more about garbage and recycling!Fly Guy and Buzz visit a landfill to discover where their garbage goes. They learn all about garbage trucks, trash sorting, bacteria, and how landfills can be more environmentally friendly. They also visit a recycling...

An accessible and humorous introduction to maps for budding navigators. A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as...

Goosebumps and Bill Nye the Science Guy fans, meet Franny! There's nothing better than being a mad scientist--at least according to Franny. So she's making it her mission to help her classmates discover their own inner mad scientists. All Franny needs for her latest...

Goosebumps and Bill Nye the Science Guy fans, meet Franny! Being a mad scientist in the modern world is very hard work. With so much that needs to be done in such a short period of time, multitasking can become overwhelming. Franny needs some additional help....

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about stars, galaxies, and the universe with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 2: Stars and Galaxies will help kids to learn about Earth's place...

Who ever heard of a shoeshine girl? The last thing Sarah Ida wants to do is spend the summer with her Aunt Claudia. But when her parents send her away because of problems at home, that is exactly what she has to do. With no allowance and no fun to be had, Sarah Ida decides to look for a...

Say hello to a hedgehog with this non-fiction wildlife book for kids. Packed full of fun facts and adorable hedgehog pictures, this children's reading book is the perfect way to learn about, and celebrate, this much-loved creature. In this chapter book for children, you'll learn how to...

Learn to read while getting to know lovely, long-necked llamas. Get to know South America's most famous cameloid with this DK learn-to-read book. Kids will love learning why llamas spit, how they keep their footing in the Peruvian mountains, and what separates them from their...

Rosa Parks was the courageous thinker and leader known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Long before the Montgomery Bus Boycott made her famous, she was a social justice activist and organizer. In honor of her work, she received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of...

In this zany twist on the legend of King Midas and his golden touch, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate! Kids will eat this up for summer reading or anytime! Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out.......

A tiny dog, a kindhearted girl, and a nervous juggler converge in a cinematic book in four acts -- a unique children's literature experience. Lucy is a small dog without a home. She had one once, but she remembers it only in her dreams. Eleanor is a little girl who looks forward...

"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical...

Follow Hillary Clinton's inspiring life of service in this Step 3 Biography Reader! After volunteering as a young child, she became a leader in school and college, championed women's and children's causes as a young lawyer and wife of a politician, and finally became a politician herself. She has...

The little girl in this story is very unusual. She simply cannot control herself when things go wrong and inflicts punishment on others by pointing at them with her magic finger. The results are amazing from the moment her teacher grows whiskers and a tail.

Titanic. Just the name evokes tales of the doomed ship that have captivated people of all ages for more than 100 years.  Early readers will enjoy this exciting account of the world's most famous disaster-at-sea and the discovery of it's remains many years later.  Step 4 books...

Eva and her friends are opening a bakery, in the seventh installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...

Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves! Did you know that polar...

Super Facts for Super Kids is a fun, fresh take on animal nonfiction for beginning readers. Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to flip, float, and fly off the shelves! Did you know that...

Here is a History Reader about a great man and his famous speech. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line. Abraham Lincoln was one busy man. He had a country to run. And a war to win. And a family to care for. But when it came time to honor all the...

When Elmer Elevator hears about the plight of an overworked and underappreciated baby flying dragon, he stows away on a ship and travels to Wild Island to rescue the dragon. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories) in Appendix B

Easy-to-follow text introduces young readers to motorcycles, discussing their history, the different types of motorcycles, their main parts, and other related topics.

Have you ever heard of a hotel made of snow? How would you put a building into space? And who washes the windows on the tallest skyscrapers in the world? Learn about the world's most famous and unique structures, from the ancient Coliseum to eco-friendly stadiums, in the Level 2 DK Reader Amazing...

One dark and stormy night, the Monroes bring home a new pet: a little black-and-white rabbit. Because the Monroes found him at a Dracula movie, they name the rabbit Bunnicula. Harold the dog thinks Bunnicula is just a cute little bunny. But Chester the cat is worried. Bunnicula sleeps...

A #1 New York Times bestseller! A Kirkus Book Prize Finalist! A New York Times Best Children's Chapter Book the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author...

Did you know that sharks range in size from smaller than a ruler to longer than a bus?Did you know that there are more than 500 species of shark? Those are just some of the fascinating tidbits kids will discover in 10 Fascinating Facts About Sharks.

Learn yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras! When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe. In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools...

Long ago in Africa, the sky god Nyame keeps all of the stories to himself, but when Anansi the spider asks their price, Nyame agrees to trade his stories if Anansi can perform four seemingly impossible tasks.

An easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman's life--from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America's greatest female role...

Three cheers for the red-white-and-blue in this Smithsonian nonfiction reader! The original Star-Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry, Baltimore, in 1814 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the national anthem of the United States is the...

★ "Budding naturalists who dug We Dig Worms! will, well, coo over this similarly enlightening accolade . . . Another feather in McCloskey's cap."-Kirkus Reviews Starred Review ★ ". . . smoothly mixing naturalism with offbeat visual humor."...

Looking for quick and easy no-sew projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From stuffed animals and superhero masks to flowers and finger puppets, these amazing 10-minute fabric projects will have kids making in no time!

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses! Perfect for readers ages 6-9! The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the...

"A true gem that invites contemplation and reflection in children, who are often too busy to notice the beauty of everyday life." -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW In the stillness of a summer dawn, two siblings leave their campsite with fishing rods, tackle and bait, and...

Laugh and learn with fun facts about the sun, thunderstorms, snowflakes, and more--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! "You see, weather keeps changing, but one thing we know. It makes life exciting wherever you go." ...

Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and fictionalized people. By focusing on a single important episode that describes a historical event, these books engage readers' interests and imaginations. Written in a story format, each account relates events that really...

Learn about our solar system in this Step 3 Science Reader packed with NASA photos and space facts! Step into Reading, the most trusted name in early readers, delivers an introduction to the final frontier that kids can read themselves! For up-to-date information (including about Pluto and its...

Lion, Tiger, and Bear, oh my! In Locust Grove, Georgia, an American black bear named Baloo, a lion named Leo, and a Bengal tiger named Shere Kahn all live happily together. The three animals were rescued over twelve years ago and brought to live at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary....

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid...

K is for Kidnapped! Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra. For safety's sake, their son is staying with Dink until they are safe. But then the prince is kidnapped, too! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose unmask the royals' enemies before it's too late? Or is the royal family of Socotra gone...

Don't miss A to Z Mysteries--alphabetic adventures that are full of thrills, chills, and cases to crack!   A is for Author...  In the first book of the A to Z Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring strong boy and girl characters--Dink writes to...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!   Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!   Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in this chapter book that's perfect for Halloween!   Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book...

Featuring simple text and full-colour photography, this easy-to-read title from the Planet Earth Reader Series examines the intricate balance of life in these unique depths and connects kids with all the fun facts they need to know about the animals of the world's oceans.

There's Something New at the National Zoo Is there anything cuter than a baby panda? Bao Bao, the National Zoo's new cub, was officially introduced to the world in January 2014, after a formal naming ceremony-and this photo- and fact-filled book will introduce kids...

Find out what the president does as you learn about the executive branch of government and see what a day in the life of the commander in chief is really like. This leveled DK Reader will build reading skills while teaching exciting political vocabulary and showing how the leader of the...

Dolphins are one of the most beautiful, intelligent, and friendly animals in the world. Discover why dolphins are so "talkative," where they live, and how humans must help protect them. Did you know that dolphins . . . are small whales! can live in rivers! ...

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives!

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. No one has...

The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for an umbrella-vator ride through the understory, canopy, and emergent layers of a tropical rain forest, encountering a host of plants, animals, and native peoples along the way. Full color.