400s & 800s

Young wildlife lovers are invited to explore how and why animals eat what they do in this nonfiction poetry picture book collection for kids. Explore how narwhals, jellyfish, hippos, piranhas, and many more species of swimming, land-based, and flying...

Factual as well as whimsical, and humorously illustrated, this is the first English-language publication of the answers given by one of Italy's greatest and most beloved children's authors to children's questions about animals, nature, technology, and...

Celebrated poets Ted Kooser along with Connie Wanek, and illustrator Richard Jones, explore figures of speech in a spirited and magical way--and invite our imaginations out to play. A freewheeling romp through the world of imagery and metaphor, this...

The seventh book in this gut-busting, fan-favorite series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock-knocks, puns, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more! Hilarious jokes paired with colorful, silly animal photos are sure to tickle the funny...

Get ready to laugh, chuckle, hee haw, and giggle! This collectible little book is packed with hundreds of silly, kid-friendly jokes paired with hilarious photos of laughing animals and people. The newest book in the popular Just Joking series delivers...

The American Heritage(R) First Dictionary is written especially for children 5-8 years old. The meanings of more than 2,000 age-appropriate words are made clear in easy-to-read definitions and example sentences enhanced by 550 full-color photographs and...

A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7. This beginner's dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator, Ruth...

An update of the best-selling dictionary written especially for middle school students. This essential resource for grades 6-8, ages 11-14 is a great study aid for students building vocabulary and engaging with more complex text as they prepare for high...

Now everyone's favorite joke books from Rob Elliott can be found in one economical volume! Combining his bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids, Zoolarious Animal Jokes for Kids, and Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids, Elliott will have kids of all ages...

Written by award-winning performance poet Joseph Coelho, Goodnight, Starry Night is a collection of fourteen poems that takes readers on a gentle journey into dreamland. Each poem is inspired by a calming work of art, reproduced in the book alongside the...

An innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale, this full-color book takes a whimsical look at what Christmas Eve might be like for a Native American family when Old Red Shirt (the Native American Santa Claus) comes a-calling with his team of...

The heartwarming, true story about the transformative power of love and good works, nurtured in the home of Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables. Guernsey, Channel Islands, 1860 At the marketplace, a five-year-old girl is carrying a baby and crying,...

A powerful and poetic picture book about Black history in the United States, from the shores of Africa and slavery, to the civil rights and Black Lives Matter movements. With stunning lyricism reminiscent of traditional African spirituals and today's...

See the world through a small child's eyes in this enchanting collection of poems by a four-year-old, joyfully illustrated by an award-winning artist. For scared-sugar things, you put on your braveAnd you can take it off again, when you realize it's OK...

This lyrical celebration of Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Black American history, spans centuries and reverberates loudly and proudly today. After 300 years of forced bondage; hands bound, descendants of Africa picked up their souls--all that they owned--...

Learn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ heroes in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history. Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of...

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. Discover the haunting story of the Headless Horseman, his chilling adventures in Sleepy Hollow, New York, and his historical backstory in this addition to the What Is the...

This title opens the door to the Russian language. The title includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries. The title is complete with a letter sound guide. Aligned to Common Core...

This title opens the door to the Portuguese language. The title includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries. The title is complete with a letter sound guide. Aligned to Common Core...

This book introduces young readers to American Sign Language words for sports. Each page has a simple sentence featuring sports. The opposite page has a bright, fun image as well as an original illustration of the sign and simple, step-by-step directions...