Ages 7 to 8

The Humane Society asks each of us to be a hero for all animals. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure no animals are left suffering in our communities.

The American Red Cross's volunteers and staff work year-round to provide disaster relief, run blood drives, and supply medicine and food to those in need. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it brings communities...

Easterseals makes a difference for people with disabilities and their families. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it has been changing lives across the country for over a hundred years. They will learn how staff and...

When soldiers and other military personnel are far from home, Cell Phones for Soldiers keeps them connected. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it has been keeping families connected over the last twenty years.

Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to understand expectations. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that...

Izzy's new neighbor is a bit of a grump--though they are both botanically inclined. When the neighbor discovers unwanted flowers--again and again--in his precious rose garden, he bids Izzy to take them away. Izzy does--and uses the blooms to brighten...

For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper’s body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. It’s a horrific practice and...

This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores how to be an ally and advocate, and how to be inclusive in everyday life. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to grow their social awareness. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices...

InGnome Sick Gnome, the vet team gets stumped! When their investigation takes them to their patient’s home, it becomes clear that the home might just be part of the problem. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild...

Feeling and showing empathy 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, guess, and...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the do's and don'ts of disability etiquette and how to talk about disability. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE...

This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores relationships with friends, family, and mobility devices, and how to be inclusive in everyday life. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students...

In The Crocodingo That Loved a Flamingo, the vets are called out to help a distraught crocodingo. His flamingo has been stolen by a pukwudgie who lives deep in the swamp. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures...

Boris is a musician, playing the songs he learned growing up in Russia. Stella is a baker, baking cakes and pastries like her father used to back in Italy. Boris and Stella live in the city and are best friends. They like movies, hats, and each other. At...

As snow begins to fall in the canyon, Mouse knows just what will keep her warm--blue corn soup. As the soup starts simmering, her neighbors catch the scent and hope to share. There isn't nearly enough blue corn soup for everyone, but Mouse has an idea...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

No matter what’s going on in the world, individuals can choose to act with kindness and respect. This series introduces young readers to 10 ways they can make a difference in their families, schools, and communities. This engaging book introduces...

One spring evening an old bear finds a young bird, still learning to fly, has fallen to the ground. When the bear lifts the bird to safety, a friendship begins. Bear and Bird soon become constant companions, spending their days together, searching out...

This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores what disability means and covers different types of disabilities both visible and invisible. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to...

This compassionate book explores the dynamics of unhoused families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of unhoused families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also...

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...

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...

How do we talk about religion? This book breaks down the topic of religion for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st...

How do we talk about racism? This book breaks down the topic of racism for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st...

How do we talk about mental health? This book breaks down the topic of mental health for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of...

How do we talk about gender? This book breaks down the topic of gender for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st...

How do we talk about the different ways that families can look? This book breaks down the topic of family for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided...

How do we talk about disability? This book breaks down the topic of disability for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in...

How do we talk about death? This book breaks down the topic of death for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st...

How do we talk about body image? This book breaks down the topic of body image for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in...

Written on a napkin and released just months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem and rallying cry for the civil rights movement, as well as a celebration of Black...

This compassionate book explores the dynamics of single-parent families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of single-parent families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This...

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...