Ages 7 to 8

Grow your knowledge with this investigation into plants. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of organisms and environments. School...

Explore our home planet with this investigation into planet Earth. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and...

Warm up with this investigation into heat. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. School...

Get swept away with this investigation into erosion. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space...

Get charged with this investigation into electricity. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and...

Find the connections that let life flourish with this investigation into ecosystems. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of...

Mix it up with this investigation into compounds and mixtures. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of matter and energy. School...

Ethelda Bleibtrey was a girl with guts who loved the water. As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set her free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York...

During World War I, while stationed overseas in France with the United States Army, Private James Donovan literally stumbles upon a small dog cowering on the streets of Paris. Named Rags for his disheveled appearance, the little stray quickly finds a...

Norbert is a pig with a dream. It doesn't matter if the other farm animals snicker behind his back, Norbert has always dreamed of swimming the English Channel. He's been preparing and training and finally he's ready for the big swim! But where exactly is...

The story of Anne Frank and her diary is one of the world's most important and well-known, but less is known about the woman who sheltered Anne and her family for years and, ultimately, rescued Anne's diary from Nazi clutches. Miep Gies was a woman who...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of social activist Mahatma Gandhi in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a...

It’s the early 1970s in America and change is in the air. Women are marching in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. It’s a time of self-expression and social change. Jillian Parker loves math; it’s her favorite subject and she is...

In 1904 the city of Baltimore was almost destroyed by fire. Hundreds of firemen, policemen, soldiers, and citizens battled the blaze for three days. The disaster brings out the best in man and the bravest of deeds, but one hero stands head and shoulders...

When she was seven years old, Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock took her first airplane ride. She decided then and there to be a pilot. Growing up, she was inspired by radio broadcasts detailing the travels of aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Joan Merriam was 15 when she...

Eight-year-old Zulviya, her sister and her cousin, her mother and her grandmother... they all belong to the loom. For generations the women of Zulviya's family have earned their living by weaving rugs by hand. The rugs are valuable and the women are...

Taking responsibility and being a leader is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think,...

Setting and achieving positive goals is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create,...

Recognizing strengths and acting on them is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think,...

Mateo is so excited. It's his birthday and he can't wait! Not only will there be a party later with friends but his grandmother is bringing him a very special gift: a red velvet cape. It's a cape for superheroes! Mateo imagines all the wonderful things...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

Finn McCool is the largest giant in all of Ireland. He's a fierce warrior, even beating the giant Culcullan and saving Ireland from the Scots. Helpful and kind, he helps the farmers bring in the hay. And everyone in the village of Drumnahoon admires him...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

Feeling quite ordinary, a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, such as the Luna Moth, the Spider Moth, and the Hummingbird Moth. And the little moth feels even worse when a young girl sees it and says "Eww!" But things change...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

La Bonne Vache (The Good Cow) is a little restaurant in the south of France. It takes its name from and is famous for its boeuf à la mode, a delicious beef stew. Ten-year-old Pierre longs to follow in the culinary footsteps of his father, Monsieur...

From the death of a loved one to moving to a new city, growing up involves changes, new experiences, and challenges. This thoughtful series affirms children in the complex emotions involved with change, and offers ways of building resilience in the face...

Understanding civic skills and values can help children grow and succeed. This informative series teaches readers how to use these skills in their daily life. Each book features simple text and vibrant photos, making this series a perfect choice for...

When young Charlie Brightelot first spies the mysterious barracks in the woods near his home, he's not sure what to think. His father explains that the barracks will soon house young men serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps. President Franklin D...

Understanding civic skills and values can help children grow and succeed. This informative series teaches readers how to use these skills in their daily life. Each book features simple text and vibrant photos, making this series a perfect choice for...

Speaking out and creating change is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create,...

Understanding civic skills and values can help children grow and succeed. This informative series teaches readers how to use these skills in their daily life. Each book features simple text and vibrant photos, making this series a perfect choice for...

Understanding civic skills and values can help children grow and succeed. This informative series teaches readers how to use these skills in their daily life. Each book features simple text and vibrant photos, making this series a perfect choice for...

Understanding civic skills and values can help children grow and succeed. This informative series teaches readers how to use these skills in their daily life. Each book features simple text and vibrant photos, making this series a perfect choice for...

Understanding civic skills and values can help children grow and succeed. This informative series teaches readers how to use these skills in their daily life. Each book features simple text and vibrant photos, making this series a perfect choice for...

Otis P. Oliver is taking a stand. He is NOT taking another bath—ever. But when your opinions matter to the rest of the family about as much as the opinions of the family dog (who, it’s worth mentioning, only has to bathe once a...