Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Benford loves art, and his very first canvas is ready and waiting! But he can’t think of a single thing to paint. Not one! Nothing! His mind is completely BLANK! How will Benford break free from his painter’s block? Author Danielle Dufayet highlights the...

Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They eventually escaped individually and...

Tigers are the largest wildcats in the world. These skilled hunters sneak up on prey and pounce with incredible speed and power. Learn more exciting facts about these majestic hunters.

Axolotls have gills, but they are not fish. They are amphibians! Unlike other amphibians, though, axolotls spend their whole lives in the water. With easy text and colorful photos, young readers will have fun finding out more about these unique creatures.

Some ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles, and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the...

A bear sleeps in a den. A snake might coil around a branch to rest. A crab carries its home on its back! Find out where all kinds of animals live—in the water, up in the trees, or burrowed underground. Accessible and fun K–3 level information reveals the...

The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive...

How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these...

Close companions through their daily adventures, two otters are always connected, always sharing, and always together—until suddenly, they are not. One is left behind, and nothing is the same. Debut author-illustrator Patricia Kreiser brilliantly...

The “almosts” are ruining Abby’s life! She’s almost tall enough. She’s almost a star student. She’s almost first in line—and on and on it goes. So why even bother entering the science fair? The almosts will ruin it anyway. But what if Abby is wrong?...

“One of the few picture-book biographies celebrating the work of an engineer, this volume tells the little-known story of a man who left his mark upon the world." —Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) The city of Paris wanted to tear down the...

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Yoga explores the importance of simple and thoughtful movements and taking time to pause. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers...

This title explains the importance of trying hard in school and offers tips on how children can succeed. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture...

Learn how to recognize and understand when you're feeling surprised. Don't worry, it only lasts a second! This book complements any social-emotional curriculum to help early readers grow their emotional intelligence. Simple sentences help develop word...

Learn how to recognize and understand when you're feeling sad. It's okay to feel sad, remember you're not alone! This book complements any social-emotional curriculum to help early readers grow their emotional intelligence. Simple sentences help develop...

Recognizing and managing stress is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess,...

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Peace explores the importance of finding inner peace and dealing with emotions. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers develop...

Early readers are introduced to a foundation of daily mindfulness practices in the My Mindful Day series. Openness explores the importance of being open to new experiences and ideas. This engaging early approach to mindfulness helps readers develop word...

Naming and managing emotions is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess,...

This title explains the importance of mental health and how children can maintain it through connecting with others, expressing their feelings, and more. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning...