Nonfiction

The events surrounding September 11 did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a New York Muslim student, a NYFD firefighter, and a Midwestern student as readers act out scenes that took place in the...

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a TV station. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a TV station.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a computer store. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a computer store.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a restaurant. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a restaurant.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a post office. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a post office.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a library. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a library.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a hospital. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a hospital.

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a grocery store. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a grocery store.

In Taxes at Work, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers' own lives. Questions in the backmatter...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a multimedia artist and animator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a green general contractor. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an electrician. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a commercial fisherman. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what kind of spender they are in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what creature they are most like in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their perfect vacation in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their dream job in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover their best pet choice in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a...

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what kind of club would interest them the most in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature...

Growing New Plants helps young readers find the answers to questions about growing plants, including what a plant needs to grow and how plants reproduce. Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and...

The United Nations is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's staff and volunteers are working to provide children with access to medical treatment and education. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets...

UNICEF is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide children with access to medical treatment and education. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do...

The World Health Organization is a very important international agency. Around the world this group's volunteers and staff are working to treat disease outbreaks, provide immunizations and health education. Have you ever wondered how this important work...

The Salvation Army is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide food, clothing and support to the needy. Have you ever wondered how this important work gets done? How do...

The Red Cross is a very important international organization. Around the world this agency's volunteers and staff are working to provide provide disaster relief, run blood drives, and supply medicine and food to those in need. Have you ever wondered how...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Anglerfish dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this little-known creature. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about these under water animals,...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Sea Star dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this versatile creature that has nearly 2,000 species. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about these...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Sea Anemone dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this interesting creature that can look more like a flower than an animal. This captivating book provides fascinating...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Nudibranch dives in and gives readers a chance to investigate these slow creatures we often call "sea slugs". This captivating book provides fascinating facts about...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Moray Eel dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this snake-like fish. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about moray eels, including their scary looks,...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Lionfish dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this armored predator. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about lionfish, including their spiny skeleton,...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Cuttlefish dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this interesting invertebrates. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about cuttlefish, including their...

The ocean is home to a variety of fascinating animals. Strange Sea Creatures: Boxfish dives in and gives readers a chance to explore this interesting creature that lives among the reefs. This captivating book provides fascinating facts about boxfish,...

Would you have survived aboard the Titanic? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also...

Learn more about how Detroit's Pingree Farms went from vacant industrial city block to vibrant urban farm and community center. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st...

Learn more about how Houston's Project Row Houses went from abandoned historic housing to vibrant art center and studio space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and buildings and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range...

Learn more about how Illinois's Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep school went from vacant big-box store to bustling prep school. Explore the logistics of repurposing the space and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st...

Learn more about how Alabama's Newbern Library went from empty bank building to vibrant library and community space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the building and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century...

Learn more about how Seattle's Gas Works Park went from unused brownfield land to vibrant urban park and art space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills --...