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The lively text and inspired paintings that make up this biography stunningly reveal the blind boy who was so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. Includes read-a-long subtitles.

The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum. For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises--some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a...

The first piece of Judaica in the White House's permanent holiday collection was introduced for Hanukkah in 2022. This lovely picture book tells the history and importance of its creation. The official White House menorah is a symbol of strength and perseverance against seemingly...

An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille--a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. **Winner of a Schneider Family Book Award!**   Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy,...

Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor by author-illustrator Philip Bunting! A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ...

The capricious Clarice Bean is back and is now in for a spell of trouble as she shares a lesson about kindness in this hilarious, full-length follow-up to Utterly Me, Clarice Bean. Illustrations.

Nick is about the most clever kid a Lincoln Elementary School, but it takes an extraordinary idea to outsmart no-nonsense Mrs. Granger. Nick is up to the challenge when he starts calling his pen a frindle and the name catches on with his classmates, the rest of the town and beyond. It isn't until...

From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of language that will have readers inventing their own words. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school--and he's...

From the author of The BFG and Matilda! Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled...

The #1 New York Times bestseller and beloved classic includes an afterword from the author and an introduction by Ann Patchett. One summer's day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries--and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie...

Learn Fun Facts & Explore Awesome Nocturnal Animal Features with The Nocturnals! Award-Winning Nonfiction Early Reader for Kids Ages 6-8 with Over 60 Full-Color Animal Photos. "A worthy addition to school and public libraries" -School Library Journal

What do a cape buffalo, a king cobra, and a puffer fish have in common? They're all deadly!   Deadliest! showcases some of the planet's most threatening creatures. Steve Jenkins's Extreme Animals reader series explores nature's truly superlative animals with the...

Astronaut Alan Shepard's mission- Fly to the moon. Study it in more detail than ever before. Hit a golf ball in low gravity. But how far? Find out in this engaging STEM/STEAM picture book. In 1971, Alan Shepard and his fellow astronauts made their way to the Moon in the cramped...

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it's shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg...

Chow down on a slice of history in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read all about pizza, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that two thousand years ago, the soldiers of Darius the Great used their shields to cook a pizza-like flatbread? Or...

A lyrical introduction to the many wonders of the human heart, from award-winning author and practicing doctor, Dr. Rajani LaRocca In this stunning non-fiction picture book, poetry and science come together with playful cut-paper illustrations to create a moving ode to the human...

Let's celebrate Earth! This fun title offers Earth-friendly crafts and recipes to celebrate our planet with an Earth Day party. Step-by-step instructions help readers prepare food, drinks, and decorations, while short introductions offer information about the projects. Eco-conscious readers will be...

This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance--beyond the rules.Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years...

KEYNOTE A novel about discovering what it means to be a true friend. DESCRIPTION Thirteen-year-old Tim Daniels can't wait to go to four weeks of summer basketball camp. A scrappy point guard, he's sure he'll shine on the court. But then he learns that his friend Billy will be going to camp with him....

The American Quarter Horse is a fast horse with a friendly personality. Its speed is a sight to see! Jump in and learn about the most popular horse breed in the United States. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The Arabian horse is a sight to see! Its majestic Beauty has been admired for centuries. Saddle up and learn about one of the oldest horse breeds in the world.

The Dutch Warmblood horse is athletic and muscular with a calm and gentle personality. It is known to be great at horse jumping. Saddle up and trot on over to learn all about this highly competitive horse breed!

The Morgan horse is one of America's oldest horse breeds. It is small and strong with a gentle, easygoing nature. Saddle up to learn all about the breed that has played an important role in American history. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The Shire is a massive horse with a sweet, gentle spirit. It is known for A its enormous strength and size. Jump in and learn all about the world's largest horse breed!

The Thoroughbred is extremely fast with a bold personality. It is known on the racetrack for its speed and agility. Open the pages and learn about the world's most popular racehorse! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Introduce your child to volunteering and grassroots activism with the children's book Organize and Volunteer. Are you interested in helping your school or community become a better place? Learn about the best ways to get involved with volunteering, and read tips on how to be...

Marty will do anything to save his new friend Shiloh in this Newbery Medal-winning novel from Phillis Reynolds Naylor. When Marty Preston comes across a young beagle in the hills behind his home, it's love at first sight--and also big trouble. It turns out the dog, which Marty...

ALONE Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered Windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him as a present--and the...

This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared--and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read....

Become an expert on the stars in the sky with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that comets are sometimes called "hairy stars?" Or that if you saw a sunset on the moon, the sun would look white because...

ALSC Notable Children's Book CCBC Choices 2025 A NSTA-CBC Best STEM Book 2025 Texas Topaz List 2025 Rise- A Feminist Book Project Title Fannie Farmer, America's most famous cooking teacher, discovers that precise measurements are a recipe for cooking success...

Since its publication in 1952, Charlotte's Web has become one of America's best-loved children's books. For fifty years, this timeless story of the pig named Wilbur and the wise spider named Charlotte who saved him has continued to warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Now this classic, a...

Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This hardcover edition includes...

Now beginning readers can learn all about the science behind Crayola crayons in this nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read about how colors are selected, how crayons are made, and get a bird's eye view of the whole cool and hot process! Did you ever wonder how Crayola crayons are made...