Ages 7 to 8

Communities are stronger when people help each other. This engaging series introduces readers to many ways that helpers can get involved in their communities, describing what kinds of actions people can take and how those actions can help. Each book also...

Nature is full of fascinating bugs with amazing skills and incredible bodies. Each title in this informative series introduces young readers to a bug’s habitat, physical features, diet, and behaviors. Each book also includes a “That’s...

The In Bloom series titles are narrative-driven chapter books that ease younger readers into reading. Each book uses decodable text, a repetition of sight words, and sequenced sound/spelling patterns to raise recognition and confidence. Original...

Something strange is going on in Max, Liz, and Chen’s school and the teachers are all pretending everything is fine. When these three friends decide to investigate, they find themselves members of a secret school club, making friends in unlikely...

The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around them. These books use scientific and engineering practices to investigate everything from the planet beneath our feet to the...

Join magical pet vets--Taye, Marta, and Emily--on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures, including: a cyclops, a dragon, a sniffler, a sphinx, a unicorn, and a yeti. These creatures have problems, and the vet...

People and animals alike have a need for speed, whether to hunt prey, travel faster, or for the sheer thrill of breaking the sound barrier. This exciting series highlights the world’s fastest things, exploring how they achieve those record-setting...

With their fast speeds and sharp claws, wild cats are some of the top predators on Earth. This series gives readers an action-packed look at eight kinds of big cats, from sleek cheetahs to giant tigers. Books describe where the animals live, how they...

From rampaging scavengers to deadly predators, nature is full of fierce and fascinating creatures. This engaging series highlights eight of these wild animals, describing where they live, what they eat, and how they have adapted to their habitats. Each...

Stories of mysterious and magical creatures appear in many cultures and places around the world. This series highlights legends about eight of these mythical beasts, revealing what the legends say and how these stories likely began. Each book pairs short...

From whipping around corners in open cockpit vehicles to zooming down bumpy tracks on dirt bikes, racing sports are full of thrilling moments. This action-packed series showcases six of the world’s biggest racing sports, describing their history,...

From tracking scents to pulling sleds, people train dogs to do all kinds of work. This series pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read text with colorful photos to help readers explore these jobs and the training they require. Each book also includes a...

Hooked beaks and sharp talons make birds of prey some of Earth’s most impressive predators. This captivating series highlights several of these fierce birds, describing where they live, how they hunt, and the unique features that help them survive...

Explore some of today’s top video games in this crowd-pleasing series. Each book gives a basic overview of a popular video game genre, its history, and the types of games it involves. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with colorful...

The past is full of strange events, and some have left experts guessing. This fascinating series pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read text with plentiful photos to help readers explore some of these mysterious occurrences, highlighting what happened...

Video games, movies, toys, and social media apps are all popular sources of entertainment. This fun series shows off the companies behind top brands, their history, and the products and experiences they provide. Titles Included: Disney Fortnite LEGO...

Stories of strange sights and creepy phenomena pop up all over the world. This spooky series highlights eight of these mysterious legends, revealing what the stories claim, some possible causes or explanations, and what people still don’t know for...

From forest-wide infernos to howling winds and rain, severe weather continues to inspire both awe and fear. This exciting series provides fascinating facts about several types of severe weather, including how they form, the most extreme weather events...

This series gives readers an exciting look at eight giant animals of the sea, describing where they live, how they hunt, and the unique features that help them survive in the ocean. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of...

From bone-crushing teeth to deadly venom, animals have developed many amazing ways to kill predators and prey—and sometimes humans! This gripping series highlights eight of these dangerous creatures, describing what they eat, where they live, and...

Earth is home to all kinds of astonishing creatures. This series uses short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and colorful photos to showcase some of the animal kingdom’s weirdest looks, wildest behaviors, and most impressive adaptations. Each book...

From sharp-toothed bull sharks to powerful polar bears, nature is full of fierce predators. This exciting series showcases eight of these deadly creatures, describing their prey, hunting skills, and life in the wild. Each book pairs short paragraphs of...

For hundreds of years, martial arts have offered people exciting ways to fight, compete, and build skills. This series highlights six popular styles of martial arts, tracing each one from its historical origins to the ways it is practiced today. Each...

Earthquakes, storms, and other disasters can cause massive damage that lasts for months or even years. This series explores the causes and aftermath of eight devastating disasters, as well as how areas are working to recover. Each book pairs short...

Explore some of the world’s most impressive structures in this fascinating series. Each book explains when and how one structure was built, as well as the unique features that make it famous. Titles Included: Aqueduct of Segovia Burj Khalifa...

From landing on the Moon to discovering distant stars, the study of space is always expanding. This series highlights eight ways humans explore space, explaining each topic’s essential history and recent developments. Each book pairs short...

Sweet Stories from Around the World Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe and discover a...

English, with its blustery blues and whites, just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers the warm oranges and pinks of Spanish. As she prepares for class at a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn--and she would rather not! Her first day is...

Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted. School Library...

Tomorrow is moving day and one little girl worries about moving so far, far away from her Aaji and Ajoba. But Aaji gifts her with a handmade kurta. A kurta with two big pockets for holding all the small things that will remind the girl of her...

One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing...

2020 Finalist AAAS/Subaru American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru 2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Honoree Winner Best of 2020 Picture Book New Releases - Innovative Nonfiction Category The Original Art 2020 Nominee For...

"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all...

One young warrior, Maria, prepares herself--again--to battle through a dangerous land in order to reach the bell on the mountain, ring it, and rid her kingdom of beasts. The brave girl faces Serpent Sea, Fear Forest, and Monster Mountain with...

Meet Tugg and Teeny. Best friends since -- well, forever! Tugg (a gorilla) and Teeny (a monkey) live together in their jungle neighborhood, Sidekick Thicket. As opposite as night and day, the two friends work and play together, each helping the other...

Meet Tip and Tucker! These hamsters are best friends and like to stick together. But while little Tip is sometimes nervous about new situations, Tucker likes to explore and see new things. Everything changes when Mr. Lopez purchases them from the pet...

Say hello to Tip and Tucker! These hamsters are best friends and like to stick together. But while little Tip is sometimes nervous about new situations, Tucker likes to explore and see new things. Everything changes when Mr. Lopez purchases them from the...

Meet Tip and Tucker! These hamsters are best friends and like to stick together. But while little Tip is sometimes nervous about new situations, Tucker likes to explore and see new things. Everything changes when Mr. Lopez purchases them from the pet...

Lily has a hole. It eats her joy, makes her angry, and--no matter what Daddy does to try to help--it just keeps growing. So Lily retreats. But a friend lets her in on a secret (he has a hole too!) and shows her the best way to repair holes: spend time on...

Ring and Asia Wilde's wild life is anything but ordinary. Instead of attending school, they travel the world with their tutor and parents (scientists who work to protect endangered species). On their last adventure, they swung through the Amazon...