Ages 13 to 14

There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Gentrification dives deeper into this highly...

There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Banned Books dives deeper into this highly...

There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Animal Testing dives deeper into this highly...

Learn all about peace activism, from anti-war protests to fighting for world peace. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids...

Learn all about LGBTQ+ activism, from gender-neutral bathrooms to legalizing same-sex marriage. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to...

Learn all about Indigenous rights activism, from reclaiming names to saving cultural lands. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action,...

The events surrounding the creation of Facebook did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of two Harvard students and a Harvard professor as readers act out scenes and compare and contrast various...

This insightful book explores the fake news phenomenon, helping students think critically about where their news comes from. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two “Consider This” special...

Learn all about environmental activism, from climate change to ending plastic pollution. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so...

Junior Library Guild SelectionLearn all about education activism, from creating inclusive classrooms to ending school shootings. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories!...

Pros and Cons takes readers through opposing sides of some of today’s most heated debates. Offering a short history of the issue, context of what’s at stake, and three major arguments on each side, these titles will prepare readers to make...

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of school uniforms. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of playing video games. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate. School Library Journal The uses here are far-reaching, not...

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of homework. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate. 

This insightful book explores bias in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, helping students think critically about where their news comes from. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two “Consider...

This insightful book explores bias in reporting on politics, helping students think critically about where their news comes from. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two “Consider This” special...

This insightful book explores bias in reporting on climate change, helping students think critically about where their news comes from. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two “Consider This”...

Learn all about animal rights activism, from ending animal testing to veganism. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can...

The AI Revolution series gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of artificial intelligence. Part of our 21st Century Innovation Library, this STEM series explores modern artificial intelligence technology, its uses, and its downsides. Titles...

In the Econo-Graphics series, readers will examine economy-related issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Income, budgeting, investing, supply and demand, global markets, inflation, and more are covered. Each book highlights...

From strange sports to wild inventions, take a look at the world's weirdest stories--stories too strange to be made up! Each weird book in the series is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower...

Elias and Ty have been best friends ever since they discovered a shared love of exploring abandoned places: Elias, for old treasures and artifacts, and Ty, for hauntings and other strange events he can film to build his popularity. So when rumors start...

Growing up comes with growing pains no matter what, but for twelve-year-old Libby, the changes feel like more than she can bear. After an incident caused by his worsening dementia, Libby’s grandfather comes to live with her family, a move that...

From infamous despots to famous philosophers, key characters and facets of the ancient world come alive in this hi-lo series for struggling readers. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and...

What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. How can a ring book an Uber?...

It’s Lyra’s birthday! The friends gather at the park to celebrate and participate in fun contests for the grand trophy. Conflict strikes when Lyra and her cousin struggle to work together. How will they resolve conflict? Will the birthday...

The students are heading to the museum! There they'll work together to complete the museum checklist as they encounter enormous sharks, ancient velociraptors, and beautiful shells! Readers will learn about compromising, being a good teammate, and being...

Today is laboratory day! The students are excited to build a baking soda and vinegar-powered rocket. However, the friends are having trouble making good choices and Sero causes an accident in the lab. Ms. Silver uses this opportunity to teach readers...

Today the class heads to the theater for some acting! However, Tinn is acting sad since he recently lost his pet bird. Together the class learns how to practice empathy and understand others as they take to the stage. Alongside these colorful characters,...

Staying organized can be tough, but it can help you achieve your goals! After a messy start to the morning, the class learns about organization and strategies to help manage time. Alongside of colorful characters, readers will be introduced to time...

It’s the day of the big geography test and everybody is nervous! To help them prepare for the challenge, Ms. Silver introduces the students to strategies that will allow them to calm down and do their best work. Readers will learn about, deep...

Today is the big science fair, but – Oh no, Tinn and Zax crashed into each other, destroying their science projects! Both students are upset and angry, but with the help of Ms. Silver they learn how to manage their strong emotions and repair their...

Today is a bad day! There’s a storm brewing outside and the students are feeling irritable - to make matters worse, no one can focus on the math lesson. To help get the students back on track Ms. Silver introduces them to mindfulness, as they...

Meet Bone and Muscle without them we wouldn't be able to sit, stand, or walk! Readers will join colorful characters to learn about how their skeletal and muscular system supports them. Along the way they'll be introduced to bone marrow, osteoblasts,...

Meet your lungs they help your body take in oxygen! Join colorful characters as they learn how the respiratory system helps to provide cells with the oxygen they need to survive. Readers will learn about respiration, carbon dioxide, diaphragm, lungs,...

Meet your brain they help to direct your movements, focus your eyes, contract your muscles, and sense your surroundings! Join colorful characters as they explore how the nervous system and brain manage to do all this! Readers will learn about the spinal...

Meet the endocrine system it helps regulate your body's many functions! Join colorful characters as they explore how glands regulate the body's systems by releasing hormones. Readers will learn about life cycles, hormones, the reproductive system,...