Nonfiction

What do herding dogs do? They watch over and guide livestock from one place to another so they can graze safely. Find out about the different breeds of herding dogs and how they also make great pets.

Search and Rescue, also known as SAR, dogs are brought in after natural or human-made disasters happen, or when a person goes missing. Find out how they are trained to find people who are trapped or in need of help using their keen sense of smell.

Military working dogs serve as detection, scout, and patrol dogs on military bases, airfields, and prisons. Find out how these dogs are able to detect threats that human eyes and noses cannot find.

Police dogs are trained to do many different jobs. Some patrol, some are used to attack, and others are used to sniff out illegal substances. Find out how police dogs serve and protect communities all around the world.

A service dog is any dog that performs a job or a task that helps a person who has a physical or mental disability. These tasks can be anything from guiding people down a sidewalk to sniffing out changes in blood sugar levels. Find out how these personal...

Put on your headgear and get ready for a takedown. We're about to learn why wrestling ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

Grab your pom-poms and a megaphone! We're about to learn why cheerleading ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

Strap on your gym shoes and practice your vertical! We're about to learn why volleyball ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

Drag racing is like a sprint between two racers down a straight track. Get the facts on what makes a car a dragster, the rules of drag racing, and what a burnout is and why drivers do it.

Este libro ingenioso y no partidista ayuda a explicar el concepto de votación a los lectores más jóvenes. Yo voté explica el concepto de tomar una decisión individualmente o en grupo, ya sea sobre algo simple como " Prefieres manzanas o naranjas?" o algo...

A frog, a magic spell book, and one big, angry yellow ball. What could go wrong? Everything! This hilarious early reader comic is now available in Spanish. None of the magic spells in Frog's magic spell book work on the deflated ball he found...

This compelling young adult graphic memoir, based on real events, tells the story of Gricelda, a fifteen-year-old Mexican girl who attempts to cross the border into America with her mother and younger brother in search of a better life. Their treacherous...

Descubre la increíble aventura de dos amigos en el corazón del Fútbol Club Barcelona. Quim y Manu aparentemente no tienen nada en común, salvo quizás su pasión por el balón. A los doce años entran en las categorías infantiles del Barça, en "la Masía", la...

In this Spanish translation of He Made Fun of Me, a choose-your-own-ending picture book, John picks on Kurt during Tae Kwon Do class. Kurt is worried and scared. Will he ignore the bully, or will he speak up? Readers make choices for Kurt, with each...

In this Spanish translation of My Friend Embarrassed Me, a choose-your-own-ending picture book, Cora lets slip that Abdi has a crush on Riley. Abdi is embarrassed. Will he retaliate or accept Cora's apology? Readers make choices for Abdi, with each story...

In this Spanish translation of My Friend Won't Talk to Me, a choose-your-own-ending picture book, Joey makes fun of his friend Presley in front of the whole math class. Presley gets so angry that she won't talk to him. Will she accept his apology and...

In this Spanish translation of My Friends Spread a Rumor, an illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Harper's friends spread a rumor that she wets the bed. Will Harper confront them or let it go? Will she forgive her friends? Readers make...

In this Spanish translation of My Best Friend's New Friend, Tife (TEE-fay) and Phoebe (FEE-bee) have been best friends for a long time. But lately, Caitlin has been interrupting their games and asking Phoebe to play. Tife feels left out, and she's...

Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and...

Find out how a push for fair working conditions launched a civil rights movement that changed the country. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in...

Perfect for annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, this book explores the history that brought so many people and cultures together into a shared heritage. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in...

Learn how policy has shaped opportunity for American immigrants. Readers will understand what a "Dreamer" is and why they may hear that term in the news or their community. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues...

Find out how political status and the way we talk about it affect lives in the Latinx community. This title explores the nature of migration, its role in the history of civilization, and the rights and dignity inalienable to all people. The Racial...

Explore the vocabuary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in...

Inspirada en el bestseller #1 del New York Times Ella persistió / She Persisted de Chelsea Clinton y Alexandra Boiger, llega esta serie en Chapter Books sobre mujeres que sobresalieron, lucharon y se levantaron contra viento y marea, como Pura Belpré. ...

Everybody cries! In this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings. Everyone cries. Sometimes the tears are happy ones; often, though, they come from sadness or frustration. "If you're sad or upset,...

Teach kids that teasing animals isn't nice, they can choose to be kind to animals, and it's important to ask before touching someone's pet. Pets may not have words, but they can communicate. Paying attention to an animal's cues--a joyful bark, a scary...

Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring English-Spanish bilingual picture book offers...

In this moving narrative poem for children ages 10-15, ten-year-old Jimena Perez recounts her life in El Salvador, the trip north with her mother to avoid being recruited by gangs and their eventual detention and separation by INS.

In this autobiographical work for intermediate readers, former astronaut Jose M. Hernandez shares his journey from farmworker to spaceman.

A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera--brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo--speaks to every dreaming heart. Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera...

It takes a special kind of animal to survive in the Arctic. The animals who live there are well suited to their polar environment from a young age. This book introduces early readers to several adorable baby animals, from Arctic foxes to reindeer...

It takes a special kind of animal to survive in the Arctic. The animals who live there are well suited to their polar environment from a young age. This book introduces early readers to several adorable baby animals, from Arctic foxes to reindeer...

En esta biografía impactante y vibrante, el galardonado creador Duncan Tonatiuh echa luz sobre el legado de un legendario capoeirista, Mestre Bimba, quien se resistió a la opresión racial a través del arte y convirtió una práctica marginada en un...

Siete años antes de Brown v. Board of Education, la familia Méndez luchó para acabar con la segregación en las escuelas de California. Descubre su increíble historia en este libro para niños del galardonado creador Duncan Tonatiuh. Mención de Honor del...

A algunos niños les gusta bailar y reír en voz alta, y otros se sientan en silencio e inventan historias en sus cabezas, pero todos somos diferentes, y eso está bien porque el Creador de todo nos hizo de esta manera! En este imaginativo libro ilustrado,...

La biografía ilustrada del líder de Queen, uno de los mitos más poderosos del siglo XX, escrita e ilustrada por Alfonso Casas. Quién no ha cantado a pleno pulmón «I Want To Break Free ? O dramatizado con total entrega «Bohemian Rapsody ?...

Cuando Carlos tenía 19 años, su mamá decidió dejar su vida en El Salvador y buscar un nuevo comienzo en Estados Unidos. Para el viaje al norte, contrató los servicios de un coyote. Carlos se resistía a ir, pero no quiso dejar que su mamá partiera sin él...

What is populism? Is communism the same in China and Cuba? What makes a democracy? If you're not sure, this is the book for you! Look inside to find out why politics matters, and how its ideas shape our world. How do ideas make the world go round? What...

Los héroes de ficción pueden ver a través de cualquier obstáculo, o traspasarlo. Podrán los seres humanos aprovechar los poderes de la visión con rayos X y con láser de la misma manera? Conoce la verdadera ciencia detrás de los superpoderes y qué están...