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Little is known about Edward Teach’s life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about...

Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts—aka Black Bart—ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy's golden age. Learn how Roberts...

Meet Jack and his two mischievous but lovable dogs, Squish and Squeeze. It's Jack's birthday party, but of course, Squish and Squeeze want to enjoy the party too. What will they get up to this time? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource...

Betty the Yeti goes on a trip to Shoreman State Park with her friend Cecilia. Betty is excited and nervous to try fishing, canoeing, and hiking. But what’s a yeti to do when everything makes her too hot and sweaty?

Betty the Yeti has made several new friends since moving to the city. But will she be able to get over her fear of dogs to be pals with a fury friend named Teddy?

Betty the Yeti is thrilled when her twin brothers, Freddy and Eddy, let her play the Ghostly Shadows video game with them. But when the siblings stay up too late and Betty's mind is filled with ghostly worries, will she find a way to face her...

Betty the Yeti and her class plant flowers for their classroom. Betty can’t wait to watch them grow. But when her teacher, Mr. Cyrus, isn’t there to see them bloom, Betty knows just what to do.

After a day of planting and digging, Beth and her playful dog, Dash, need a bath. But where is the bath stuff when they need it? Her brother, Seth, is ready to help out with the bath time fun. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource...

When a bomb rips open a rift in the Multiverse, the Teen Titans come face to face with a duplicate set of heroes from another dimension. But wait! These new Teen Titans are more than 70 years old! Can the youthful youngsters work with the savvy seniors...

Jackson y Logan, amigos desde la infancia, están muy emocionados porque van a pasar de T-ball a béisbol. Pero cuando los dos niños quieren jugar en primera base, ¡resulta en una batalla! Estos jóvenes atletas...

n this action-packed early chapter book, Bat-Mite spells big trouble for the Bat-Family! When Batman and Robin head out to stop a jewelry store thief in Gotham City, they leave their faithful canine companion, Ace, behind. But things take an...

Bo is starting a band! He is super excited and knows exactly what kind of band he wants. But when Bo invites his friends to audition, no one quite lives up to his high expectations. Bo has a choice to make—a band with friends who all have their own...

At the far reaches of Earth, high upon a mountaintop, a bustling city is under attack by a . . . cute little furball? Wait—what?! That’s not right. The author wrote this book about a “ferocious beast,” not a cuddly...

When Zeke mixes up a batch of slime for the Dino Kids, things don’t go as planned. His friends arrive at Zeke’s home lab to find him missing. Thinking he’s in trouble, they go on a mission to save Zeke. Stairway Decodables is a...

Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo want to do something nice for their beloved neighbor, Great Uncle Cha, who’s coming home from a long trip. A welcome home party with plenty of yummy Hmong food is just the thing! Lots of...

Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo decide to enter their dog Luna in the Cutest Canine Contest. After all, she’s the cutest dog they know! But they discover that teaching Luna the tricks needed to compete in the contest might be...

Did an alien spacecraft crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947? Is the U.S. government hiding alien secrets at Area 51? Could lizard people be in positions of power around the world? Conspiracy theories about the paranormal and other unexplained events...

To live in the Arctic, people have had to adapt to a freezing climate of ice and snow. Learn how Arctic communities have survived for thousands of years in this harsh environment. Discover how villagers find food in a land with few animals and plants...

A teeth-chattering collection of apocalypse stories for young horror fans! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Will a deadly beast invade a family’s end-of-the-world bunker? Can anyone stop alien spiders...

Twelve-year-old Anya has a good life with her family in the town of Pripyat, not far from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. But then, one night, an explosion lights up the night sky—and something about the flames doesn’t look right...

The year is 1912 and the famed ocean liner, the Titanic has just hit an iceberg. Twelve-year-old Annie has left her home in Ireland to begin a new life in America with her widowed mother. The peaceful journey across the sea comes to an end when...

In 1970, a nursing student was given a large doll as a gift. Soon, the doll—which became known as Annabelle—began acting strangely. When no one was looking, Annabelle changed positions on her own. Then the doll began leaving creepy, cryptic...

Riley y Jada se entienden en todos los deportes que juegan. Este verano, van a jugar fútbol bandera y están entusiasmadas por jugar como receptora abierta y mariscal de campo. Pero el entrenador piensa que Riley juega mejor como centro y...

Ali is annoyed by his little brother, but Fateh is just looking forward to a special treat! It’s cooking day with Dadi! Ali is excited, but Fateh is getting in the way—as usual! Why does Fateh keep blowing in Ali’s face? But when...

Ali and his classmates build robots, but will competition lead to a meltdown? Ms. Alex brings out the makerspace cart, and the class is excited to build robots! But competitive Ali wants to make it a contest, and his fuse runs short when things fall...

Will Ali the Great be Ali the Goof? Ali is sure that he will have the best show-and-tell in class—his magic tricks! But Ali gets flustered when one after another, his tricks all fail. How can he overcome his embarrassment? Sometimes, a...

Ali and Amma go on a bug hunt—but are the bugs hunting Ali? Ali and Amma head to the park for a nature walk. Ali is ready to discover all kinds of bugs! But instead, it seems the bugs have discovered Ali! Can Ali change his thinking and...

Today, we can talk to someone across town or even across the country right away. We just pick up the phone and call them. But it took a lot longer to get in touch with folks before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. With historical images and...

How can medicine that tastes like bubble gum make you feel better so quickly? It has penicillin in it—an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. But we wouldn’t have the drug without the work of Alexander Fleming. With historical...

In 2019, the remains of the Clotilda were discovered in the Mobile River. The discovery of the last slave ship helped document the history of Africatown—a community built by Africans who had been illegally brought to Mobile, Alabama, on...

How does a search engine find just the right information? It uses a set of instructions you never see. And that wouldn’t be possible without the ideas of Ada Lovelace—the first person to describe an algorithm. With historical images and key...

Aaron Judge was a big kid with big talent. He was a star in basketball, baseball, and football. Many colleges tried to recruit him to play football, but his true love was always baseball. From winning the Home Run Derby his rookie year to smashing a home...

Eleven-year-old Nhia confronts stage fright at the school’s talent show in this installment of The Niah Normal graphic novel series. Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee’s brother convinces her to join the talent show and...

Was the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969 faked? Is proof that aliens are real being kept hidden? People believe in many conspiracy theories about space. Get the inside story on each theory to discover why people believe in it and what scientists and...

A plan to build a unique home takes a timid Hedgehog on an incredible journey of self-discovery. From meeting new friends to conquering countless obstacles, Hedgehog tackles his house plan with a newfound confidence. Best-selling creator Katy Hudson (Too...

Rosie is delighted that it’s her birthday, but her joy turns to sorrow when her friends seem to have forgotten about her special day. Are they really ignoring her day, or is a birthday surprise in store for Rosie? Stairway Decodables is a...

A first introduction to what voting is, how it works, and its influence through the lens of American history.This is a kids’ book about voting. It challenges children to wonder: Why is voting important? How does it work? And who do you think should...

A clear explanation of what racism is and how to recognize it when you see it.As tough as it is to imagine, this book really does explore racism. But it does so in a way that’s accessible to kids. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of...

Help children build communication skills, confidence, and self-esteem.This is a kids’ book about public speaking. It helps the kid in your life confidently grow in their speaking and presenting skills, encouraging critical thinking and...

An accessible and empowering introduction to periods. This is a kids book about periods. It’s normal to talk about them. This book is designed to inspire positive conversations between children and adults. Written to start important...