400s & 800s

More than 500 words about vehicles, buildings, jobs, and people label colorful LEGO(R) scenes and minifigures to help kids learn the building blocks of language. LEGO(R) City is the perfect place for early readers to encounter lots of exciting words for...

Humans need words to communicate, whether they are spoken, written, signed or even sung. But what exactly is a word? And why does the way we use words continue to change? The English language has morphed, melted and remade itself since its beginning...

Indigenous languages have a mixed history in the United States. Many Native languages have become endangered. In the 1800s, the US government began forcing Native children to attend federal Indian boarding schools. There, children were punished for...

It's time to celebrate Valentine's Day and all things love with this gorgeous and gifty picture book from Mr. Boddington's Studio. Following the popularity of Mr. Boddington's Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Mr. Boddington's Studio: Valentine's...

You're a writer. Did you know? Ready . . . Set . . . Come on, let's go! Rebecca Gardyn Levington inspires everyone to find joy in writing--in any and all forms--in this rhyming picture book. Her inspirational approach celebrates imagination and...

The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed with over 200 jokes inspired by the best-selling video game in the world!BONUS: Includes full-color poster! Q: What's a Minecraft zombie's favorite vegetable? A: A human bean!Q: Why aren't zombies funny?A:...

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved--and frightening!--characters of our time. Find out how Dracula--a smooth-talking count with a dark secret--became the infamous creature we all know and fear. From appearances in films and animated...

A world of information awaits in this engaging illustrated dictionary for kids!Featuring over 35,000 entries and more than 3,000 full-color photographs and illustrations, this children's dictionary makes learning new words fun! Created by the renowned...

Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series. From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth...

An inspiring picture book from Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde, filled with her favorite motivational words from Z to A. Perfect for your little book lover and spelling ace! When 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black...

An inspiring picture book from Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde, filled with her favorite motivational words from Z to A. Perfect for your little book lover and spelling ace! When 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black...

How do you tell someone about your hobbies in Vietnamese? What's the Vietnamese word for library? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Vietnamese.

How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Tagalog? What's the Tagalog word for grandmother? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Tagalog.

How do you tell someone "You're welcome" in Korean? What's the Korean word for Saturday? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Korean.

How do you apologize in Arabic? What's the Arabic word for shoes? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Arabic.

Fish that fly, butterflies that dance, camels that "trollop along," a tiger that has swallowed the sun--Animals Animals! In this commemorative volume, created especially for sharing, Eric Carle celebrates the broadest, liveliest cast of animals yet,...

Want to dive into The High Republic era of the Star Wars galaxy, but don't know where to start? Look no further! Centuries before the fall of Anakin Skywalker and rise of the Galactic Empire, the noble and wise Jedi Knights must face frightening new...

A 9,000-word visual dictionary with every day, thematic sections that help children expand their vocabulary. Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary. Clear, simple illustrations depict words and phrases...

Start learning American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide to the most essential everyday ASL phrases and words. If you are a parent looking for an accessible guide to ASL basics for your hearing child, then look no further than Pocket Genius American...

#1 New York Times bestselling Who HQ series brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Grab your golden ticket and learn how Willy Wonka became an internationally popular figure in literature and film. The whimsical, wacky,...

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - AN AMERICAN INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HONOR BOOK - A BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK HONOR AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal - Publishers Weekly - The Horn Book - NPR - The Bulletin - Kirkus...

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - AN AMERICAN INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HONOR BOOK - A BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK HONOR AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal - Publishers Weekly - The Horn Book - NPR - The Bulletin - Kirkus...

"An affirmation for Asian American youth." --Kirkus Reviews You are . . . You are . . . You are . . . Every child is bursting with amazing things! This joyful picture book celebrates the wonderful and complex identities of children of immigrants and...

Look up--into the blue and beyond. What do you see? The sky--our atmosphere--may seem empty or invisible. But is it? Using spare, lyrical language, author Lydia Lukidis (Deep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench) takes readers...

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...

Journey to Avonlea and meet Anne Shirley -- the imaginative and bold star of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series -- in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series. Author L. M. Montgomery first brought Anne Shirley onto the page in 1908, and...

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. Discover the origins of one of literature's most famous couples, Romeo and Juliet, and their creator, William Shakespeare, in this fun and informative addition to the What...

Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readers DK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of...

Fiery dragons, playful centaurs, the mysterious garusa, the web-footed bunyip--these and other mythological creatures abound in Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons. In this companion volume to Eric Carle's Animals Animals, he celebrates mythology and legends...

Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages. Into the forest, dark and deep, With miles to...

Beautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages. Into the forest, dark and deep, With miles to...

Discover fascinating facts about communication in all its forms, from around the world and over time Engaging factual writing introduces young readers to the most interesting aspects of languages, how they evolve and change over time. Humans' use of...

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5-9 who are studying English as a foreign language. This ultimate grammar guide features attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple...

Storytelling is an ancient and powerful human tradition. It ties us to cultural memory and the experiences of those who came before us, linking one generation to the next. Oral tradition is of keen importance to Black heritage and is honored here in this...

How do you ask someone how they’re doing in Spanish? What’s the Spanish word for school? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in Spanish. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s...

How do you tell someone “Goodbye” in Mandarin? What’s the Mandarin word for spring? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in Mandarin. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s...

How do you tell someone that you’re hungry in German? What’s the German word for airplane? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in German. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s...

How do you greet someone in French? What’s the French word for horse? With this book, curious kids will be able to see and say simple words and phrases in French. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s interactive format make...

What do you call a dancing sheep? A baaa-llerina! What do you call a duck gymnast? A quack-robat! If you love dance, gymnastics, or cheerleading—and a good laugh—then this is the book for you! Hundreds of hilarious dance jokes,...