Ages 7 to 8

Told through exuberant rhyme, a group of children shows the step-by-step process of how America's favorite snack comes about. Beginning with the planting of seeds, the cycle moves through the caretaking of the plant (watering and weeding), all the way to...

From an early age in Glasgow, Scotland, June Almeida loved learning about science and nature. A good student, she was especially interested in biology and won the top science prize at her school. Creative and observant, June noticed details that others...

A hangry bear goes on a rampage through a local fair—pushing friends aside, roaring, and generally doing all the nasty things we do when we’re hungry. Finally, sweet Shrew identifies the problem and Hare conjures up a quick snack. Satisfied,...

It’s springtime and Badger is ready to plant the perfect garden. He has spent months gathering and sorting seeds. It’s been a lot of work but it’s worth it. His friends Red Squirrel, Dormouse, and Weasel come to help. They weed. They...

Almost everyone has heard of the Nobel Prize, a collection of prizes awarded for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. But few people know about the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel...

This gripping book explores the problems that snakes cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that rodents cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that orcas cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that mosquitoes cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that cane toads cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

This gripping book explores the problems that birds cause and what people are trying to do about them. Large photos and short paragraphs of easy-to-read text make the book accessible and engaging, and it also includes informative sidebars, a key...

Follow the wildebeest's journey across grazing lands in Africa in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of...

When you go into nature, just look around you. You'll learn to move slowly and let go, to be flexible and soft while staying strong, and to revel in your uniqueness while working with those around you. This gentle introduction to mindfulness and...

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...

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...

This book introduces readers to the ancient structure of Stonehenge and the myths about why and how it was built. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a...

Everyone knows that stuffed elephants always smell like all places they've been, the laundry hamper, the sandbox, the foot of the bed. But when Fletcher smells his elephant this morning, he just can't place its scent, so he heads off to ask his family if...

Follow the ruby-throated hummingbird's journey to Mexico and Central America in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book...

Lions and tigers and bears—oh my! During a school trip to the zoo, Maria and Mateo get to see all sorts of interesting animals. But their enjoyment quickly turns to concern. Why are all the animals in enclosed spaces? Wouldn’t they rather be...

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...

The MOST IMPORTANT ANIMAL of ALL Seven children champion an animal for the top spot. Is it the ELEPHANT or the BEAVER, who both create habitats where other creatures can live and thrive? Is it the TIGER or the SHARK, who are both top predators, or the...

Follow the monarch butterfly's multigenerational journey from Canada to Mexico in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

All animals move, eat, and behave in different ways. This exciting series lets young readers experience life from the perspective of some of Earth’s most interesting animals. Each book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making this...

Follow the humpback whale's journey to warmer waters in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents,...

Follow the great white shark's journey to the "White Shark Café" in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes...

On a field trip to a flower farm, Maria and Mateo are immersed in the colorful world of plants.But where there are plants, there are also bugs. And if there’s one thing Mateo can’t stand, it’s creepy-crawlies! Can he overcome his...

Follow the emperor penguin's journey across Antarctica in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of...

This book introduces readers to places where crop circles have suddenly appeared, some possible explanations, and what people still don’t know for sure. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading...

At first, Maria and Mateo are thrilled when they learn their next school trip will be to the orchestra. But when Mateo’s parents play classical music for them, the cousins feel both sleepy and bored. They struggle to keep an open mind about the...

Follow the caribou's journey from its summer to winter home in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of...

This book introduces readers to the lost city of Atlantis, the myth of its disappearance, and the ways some people have tried to find it. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible...

Follow the Arctic tern's journey across the world in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents,...

Find out what's the matter with this investigation into states of matter. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy...