IB Resources

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Amazons or gladiators?...

Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agricultural issues are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics,...

Learning about fractions isn't always easy, but who says it can't be fun? Using one very entertaining cow, math teacher Taryn Souders has devised a very clever (and fun) way of explaining fractions to beginning learners. One whole cow, calmly eating hay,...

A squirrel buries an acorn. A dolphin pushes a coconut into an ocean current. A camel chewing a date spits out the seed. What do they all have in common? Each one, in its own way, has helped to plant a tree. In myriad ways and diverse environments,...

From acclaimed U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis comes a delightful exploration of the wildlife easily found in our backyards and along the seashore. Simple rhymes and riddles are used to help the youngest of readers identify our wildlife...

When a family spends a day at the beach, the children investigate various footprints to see what type of creatures live along the shoreline. Rhyming text turns a sandy beach into an outdoor classroom. The tracks and habits of local wildlife, including...

Celebrating a birthday is always a happy occasion but never more so in this desert community than when it's a centenary for a grand Saguaro cactus! For one hundred years, the majestic cactus has anchored this vibrant neighborhood, providing food,...

During a light rain, a child dozes on a sandy ocean-side beach, snuggling in her mother’s arms. But while the sand beneath her is soft and still, there’s a whirlwind of activity in the sea next to her. The waves roll back and forth to shore,...

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) are some the world's most fascinating--and illuminating!--insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

The healing, restorative power of yoga has been known for centuries, and more people than ever are active practitioners. Now even the youngest of readers can learn this mind and body exercise, helping them set up a lifetime of healthy habits. Through...

Scout the Scottie dog lives on the top floor of an apartment building. His favorite toy is his shiny red ball. But it is not just an ordinary ball. This ball can bounce higher than anything. It is rounder than anything. And it is faster than anything...

Little Vole plans her time very carefully. Each day starts with the same exercise routine. Each day she eats the same stinky cheese snack. And each day ends the same way, sleeping on the left side of her cozy bed. Day in and day out, this is Vole's...

While flying to a warmer climate, a little swallow stops to rest in the great city. His short stay is extended, however, when he takes refuge at, and then makes friends with, the golden statue of The Happy Prince. From high atop his pedestal in the city...

Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop...

Eighteen-year-old Rory Quinn-Morelli doesn’t want to die; she wants refuge from reality for even a minute: the reality where she survived the car crash eight months ago, and her best friend, Liv, didn’t. Yet her exasperating mother...

When Finn and her dog Skeeter set out on a hike to cure their restless feet, they literally take a step into nature. A big gooey step...right into scat (also known as poop). And just like the animal it comes from, scat comes in all shapes and sizes...

It's a snowy winter's night in the city. The bedroom lights are off and it's time to settle down to sleep. But wait! What's that? Strange and scary sounds are coming from the streets outside. What can be making these sounds? Are monsters coming? Don't...

In 1873, at the age of 21, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America, having left all that was familiar behind in South America. He arrived with hopes and dreams of a bright future in this new country. Though Jan had no formal training, he was highly...

Miss Wright is a writer. She enjoys her work. Each day she sits at her desk and writes stories with marvelous characters who live exciting lives. But, except for the click-click-click of the keyboard, it is quiet in Miss Wright's office. Too quiet. And...

Told through exuberant rhyme, a group of children shows the step-by-step process of how America's favorite snack comes about. Beginning with the planting of seeds, the cycle moves through the caretaking of the plant (watering and weeding), all the way to...

From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others...

A hangry bear goes on a rampage through a local fair—pushing friends aside, roaring, and generally doing all the nasty things we do when we’re hungry. Finally, sweet Shrew identifies the problem and Hare conjures up a quick snack. Satisfied,...

It’s springtime and Badger is ready to plant the perfect garden. He has spent months gathering and sorting seeds. It’s been a lot of work but it’s worth it. His friends Red Squirrel, Dormouse, and Weasel come to help. They weed. They...

Almost everyone has heard of the Nobel Prize, a collection of prizes awarded for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. But few people know about the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel...

This gripping book explores the problems that snakes cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that rodents cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that orcas cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that mosquitoes cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that cane toads cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that birds cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

How could a smarter lunch line make life easier for the kids and teachers in your school? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to...

When you go into nature, just look around you. You'll learn to move slowly and let go, to be flexible and soft while staying strong, and to revel in your uniqueness while working with those around you. This gentle introduction to mindfulness and...

I want to learn. Teach me, okay? Show me, show me, show me the way. Gentle verse and endearing photographs will delight young children as these curious baby animals try new things. I want to run. Teach me to run. Show me! Show me! How it is done. And so...

Everyone knows that stuffed elephants always smell like all places they've been, the laundry hamper, the sandbox, the foot of the bed. But when Fletcher smells his elephant this morning, he just can't place its scent, so he heads off to ask his family if...

Could you survive a zombie apocalypse? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, zombies don't stand a chance! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written...

Could you survive the witching hour? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, ghosts and ghouls don't stand a chance! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works...