Ages 5 to 6

Life can be very different depending on what part of the world a person is in. This vibrant series helps young readers explore the many ways that people live around the world. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great...

Escaping persecution for being Jewish, the Baline family fled Russia and arrived by ship in New York City harbor in September 1893. Little Israel Isidore Baline is only five years old. After arriving at Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants,...

This book celebrates jobs related to information, computers, phones, and the internet. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. 

Before the sun even rises, a confident group of birds is warming up their vocal chords preparing for a full day of singing. They perform solos and acapella and arpeggios. And they sing and sing--and sing some more! Until the day comes to an end and they...

Ailton Nunes's Musical Journey Even as a toddler, Ailton Nunes was drawn to the joyful, energizing sounds of samba music, with its clinks, bongs, and bangs filling the air. It was part of his heritage and practically the heartbeat of his Mangueira...

From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From "Do you have ants in your pants?" to...

Since he was knee-high to a grasshopper, little Stu's favorite place to visit was the nearby zoo. He was there so often that even the animals recognized him. The animals' sounds, from the coos and the snorts, and the squeaks and bellows, and the brays...

Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She turned the White House into a historical site filled...

Joey Moss first became known to many Canadians because of his work with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Joey loved connecting with people. Whether he was singing "Oh Canada" on a jumbotron screen at a hockey game, welcoming a new friend with a...

Grammar can be confusing, no matter if you're an adult, a child, or well . . . even a ghoul. And its rules can be hard to remember or keep straight. Ghastly things can happen when a comma or even a simple period is misplaced. But never fear! We have the...

Jordie is awed by asteroids, perplexed by planets, and mesmerized by moons. She can't believe her luck when she finds a black hole taking up residence in her desk at school. Of course she's keeping it. But when the black hole starts snarfing everything...

Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree grows, along with the little boy who first selected it at a tree farm. As the tree grows from sapling to magnificent evergreen, the child matures as well, becoming a father and then grandfather. Now at the...

In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in...

Animals make a wide variety of amazing noises. Oink, ack, and awoo your way through the animal kingdom with this fun and interactive series. Easy-to-use QR codes let readers hear what the animals really sound like!  Titles Included: Noisy Animmals...

Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth’s Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don’t need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro, and Rocky the dog...

All organisms go through changes during their lives. However, these changes can look very different from species to species. This informative series gives simple explanations of the life cycles of eight organisms, including the stages of development and...

From food and water to medicine and electricity, communities rely on many resources to keep people healthy and safe. In this eye-opening series, young readers discover some of the workers who help provide these important resources. Each book also...

On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story...

The morning before Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Gloria’s Papa wakes up with laryngitis. A disaster! The festivities cannot start without a loud grito to kick the party off—and a Hernandez has always yelled the...

This lyrical adventure follows the bluefin tuna, puffin, sea turtle, and Atlantic salmon through their life cycle. Each of these special species has a characteristic called natal homing. They’re born, leave home to eat and mate, and then return to...

The Little Science Stories series brings scientific thinking to beginning readers with decodable books aligned to key science standards. Titles support readers' success with domain-specific vocabulary and targeted phonics skills. Hands-on Try It!...

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...

Junior explorer Mario Vespi is setting off on a tour into uncharted waters. But how will he record and communicate the wonders he sees? Mario must use his writing skills to help make sense of his adventures. Readers will learn various skills and tips to...

Some kids collect and train battling monsters, but 10-year-old Clay collects Reading Skills. Each of these tiny creatures has a different ability that can be used to battle challenging texts. If Clay can master them all, she just might become a reading...

Young Tommy Pail has earned his spot as the heir to Winston Wordy’s wondrous sentence factory. However, there are yet more parts of speech he must master if he is to take over the business. Readers will learn how to use adjectives and adverbs,...

Winston Wordy, the mysterious owner of Wordy’s Sentence Factory, invites a group of children to visit his magical facility. But, this is more than just a tour of his amazing collection of nouns and verbs. Willy is preparing to retire, and he will...

When you're hungry, you need a sandwich. When you want to communicate, you need a sentence. Period and his apprentice Comma run a sentence delivery and repair service. Call them if you get in trouble. They can put together a sentence to get you out of...

At Hardword’s Magic Academy, the students learn how to use words to perform amazing tricks. But, you have to be careful what you say! Words can have multiple meanings, and new words can be confusing, leading to unexpected adventures. Readers will...

The famous word detective William Word Sleuth sets out to solve the kidnapping of a special victim—his own father. He and his dog Scout will have to use every tool at their disposal to decipher the clues and save the day. Readers will learn how to...

There’s trouble at the library! A vandal has removed words from the books and scattered them about. To repair the damage—and catch the culprit—the librarian will have to enlist the assistance of the famous word detective William Word...

The letter Y has headed off a war between the consonants and vowels. Now, all the letters must learn to work together as they join Y in the search for his long-lost father—the mysterious letter X. Readers will learn common vowel teams, consonants...

The mysterious letter Y visits the Kingdom of Consonants to learn about this strange place. But, when Y escapes to the Land of Vowels with a royal prisoner, the consonant king declares war. Y must work with both consonants and vowels to bring peace...

Welcome to the Funsday Elementary! It?s the magical 8th day of the week where strange things always happen... Today the students? rain boots have escaped! After coming in from recess the rain boots dash off shouting, ?We haven?t played enough!? Join the...