IB Resources

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's famous voyage.

Ancient Egyptians relied on gods and goddesses every day to rule the sky, bring the rain, and more. Find out why the Egyptians worshipped these powerful beings and the roles they played in everyday life.

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are globe-trotting! From Paris to Sydney to New York City, they are doing some big city sight-seeing. The gang explores the landmarks, weather, and geography in each location. Young readers will delight in using the...

Your five senses help make every day complete. From smelling and tasting breakfast to feeling soft sheets when you climb into bed, your senses play a big part in your life. Descriptive text and energetic photos highlight the importance of taste, touch,...

From exercising to getting enough sleep, you are in charge of your body. It's important to take good care of it. Using informative text and vibrant photos, Care for Your Body reminds you of simple ways to keep your body healthy. Complete with a glossary,...

Say cheese! Good dental hygiene is an important way to stay healthy. With engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn good habits for heathy teeth. Care for Your Teeth includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an index.

Grab some friends and play tag. Take a bike ride. Go on a hike. There are so many ways to be active! Lively photos mixed with informative text will explain why we need to be active and inspire every reader to get up and move. Be Active includes a...

Learning is important no matter where you are. But some classrooms are very different than others. Discover all types of schools around the world in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their...

Wildfires rip through forests, choke the air with smoke, and destroy homes. Some wildfires are sparked by nature. Others are started by humans. All come with devastating results. Readers will find out the science behind wildfires, learn about recent...

A healthy mind is essential for a healthy life. Readers learn all the ways they can keep their minds healthy through activity, diet, sleep, and stress management.

It's good to be active! But readers need to know how to stay safe both indoors and outdoors. Essential safety tips involving helmets, sunscreen, fire, and more are provided along with important information on what to do in case of injury.

Welcome to Brazil! See the Amazon River. Hear the music of Carnival. Take a trip to South America's largest country to learn about its animals, people, and traditions.

Did you know that most of Earth's oxygen comes from the marine biome? The marine biome is the largest biome in the world. This biome includes the five main oceans and is a source of food, air, and water for plants, animals, and people all over the world...

When Lupita Nyong'o was a young girl, she didn't think she could be a famous actor. Now she is an Academy Award winner. Learn more about her rise to stardom!

From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover...

Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient...

The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye liner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of...

While the smallest physical matter in the universe may seem insignificant, this couldn't be further from the truth. Quantum mechanics has helped us understand that examining the world on the scale of atoms and electrons can reveal much about what truly...

Albert Einstein once said, "Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." While readers may see math as an isolated discipline, in reality, it is at the core of many social, economic, and physical realms of society. This title offers...

Climate change is increasingly causing challenges worldwide. However, scientists are also learning more about its causes, effects, and how to prevent some of the worst outcomes. This important title allows readers to explore these discoveries about how...

Skipping Stones 2021 Honors Award Winner! Examine what it means to be a global citizen, and learn about the rights and responsibilities that we all have. The right to grow and thrive in a safe environment. The right to a name and an identity. The right...

A fascinating tour of the human genome and the role of genetics in our lives! Hands-on science investigations and STEM research projects help readers ages 12 to 15 discover a mysterious part of their own bodies--their genes! Have you ever wondered why...

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As hurricanes, droughts, floods, and wildfires are increasing in regularity and intensity, climate change can no longer be ignored. Melting permafrost, forest dieback, ocean acidification, and other processes are creating positive feedback loops which...

Stopping a plague (even zombies), tomorrow's likelihood of rain, and buying a lottery ticket are united by chance. Wildlife conservation, a baseball box score, and governmental spending are united by the need to record numbers. Statistics and probability...

Modeling offers us a way to explain past natural and cultural phenomena, and perhaps more importantly, it gives us mathematical forecasts for the future. This title explores familiar models such as linear regression and computer modeling to show how some...

Functions, the language of advanced mathematical processes, model input and output. Some functions are direct, such as the result of pressing a computer key. Others are more complex, such as investigating car crashes or launching a satellite. This book...

★ "Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review Featuring real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life's struggles, Heads Up:...

Are your readers having trouble with trigonometry? Do they wish someone could explain this challenging subject in a simple way? From triangles and radians to sine and cosine, this book takes a step-by-step approach to teaching trigonometry. This book is...

Get moving! Introduce early readers preK-2 to motion and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what motion is, what is fast, what is slow, and how gravity fits in. Readers explore the basic concepts of motion through carefully leveled,...

When a group of meerkats live together, it's called a mob. Learn about life inside a mob of meerkats and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps meerkats raise their young, stay safe, and find food.

Lava shoots into the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants...

"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 Eiffel Tower! Gustave...

How long is the drive from Florida to Oregon? What's the shortest route to the picnic? How can you get around a big park without getting lost? Discover the many ways maps can provide information and help solve problems. This first introduction to using...

Global warming has become one of the most talked-about topics in the scientific community. Many scientists believe that humans are to blame for climate change and have presented a great deal of scientific evidence that shows Earth's climate is warming at...

Skyscrapers are more than just tall buildings. They're engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. But have you ever wondered how they were built? Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to investigate the world's most amazing skyscrapers...

Skyscrapers are more than just tall buildings. They're engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. But have you ever wondered how they were built? Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to investigate the world's most amazing skyscrapers...

With a foreword by Gitanjali Rao, Time Magazine's inaugural Kid of the Year, this engaging guide from MITeen Press teaches anyone to design and publish their own apps--no experience necessary!--and introduces young app creators from around the world...

As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to increase by 70 percent if, as projected, the...