Ages 9 to 10

Why does pizza taste so good? When was the chocolate chip cookie invented? Should I wait to swim after I eat? We at World Book answer all of your random questions—and not only random questions about food and food’s limits on fun. Answer Me This, World...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Millions of people have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together no matter how far apart we are...

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and...

After 12-year-old Anya is cut from her middle school soccer team, she decides to pursue her true passion, which is theater. With the help of her sister and new friend Austin, Anya puts together a kids' summer theater troupe (The Random Farms Kids'...

A strange epidemic is taking over ancient Machu Picchu. Every full moon, llamas disappear from the Incan village, and villagers report hearing mysterious howls. Could it be a werewolf? Jorge, Amy, and Elena travel back in time to find out. As the sun...

In 1944 a vacant army base in upstate New York became the temporary home of over 900 men, women and children who had fled Europe towards the end of World War II. With little more than the clothing on their backs, Rebekkah and her mother are just two of...

Long ago Beaver did not look like he does now. Yes, he had two very large front teeth, but his tail was not wide and flat. It was thick with silky fur. Vain Beaver is inordinately proud of his glorious tail. When he's not bragging about his tail, Beaver...

Mr. McGinty and his dog Sophie love checking in on the monarch caterpillars and butterflies on their summer walks. But one day Mr. McGinty is shocked to find that all the milkweed in town has been mowed down! And monarch caterpillars, he explains, can't...

It’s 1969 and Marty’s family lives on the U.S. island of Guam, where his father manages the NASA tracking station. It’s important work and never more so than during the Apollo 11 space mission, where the tracking station...

Long, long ago there was a time when men did not venture into the deep ocean waters. It was believed that the world was flat and to sail beyond the horizon meant falling off the edge of the earth. So even though they were drawn to and fascinated by the...

Climate change poses a serious risk to Earth?s polar icecaps. As the Earth becomes hotter, our icecaps are melting at fast rates. Find out what happens as the icecaps melt and how they influence our lives! What Would Happen If?? explores some of the most...

Meet NASA inventor Anthony Longman! He's here to introduce readers to the expandable space habitat, an expanding home for astronauts to live in while exploring space. Alongside of Anthony, readers will learn about how he and his team are designing the...

Can sharks get cavities? Do any of them live in rivers and lakes? Which shark is more famous: Baby Shark or Bruce? True or False?: Sharks is here with answers to these questions and more! The True or False? series reveals the surprising truths behind...

When was the first Earth Day? How do animals survive in winter? Why don't we just drink seawater? We at World Book answer all of your environmentrelated questions. Answer Me This, World Book answers questions about such topics as food, inventions, and...

Why do older people lose their teeth? Does gum really take seven years to digest? Why can I curl my tongue? We at World Book answer all of your human bodyrelated questions—and not only questions about your mouth area. Answer Me This, World Book answers...

How do birds migrate from the north to the south? How do germs affect our bodies? What happened to the asteroid that created Crater Lake? We at World Book answer all of your questions related to how things work. Answer Me This, World Book answers...

Two literary heavy-hitters deliver a knockout critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. ★ "Utterly delightful...a smash hit."―School Library Journal (starred review) ★ "A...

In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip...

In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic...

Two literary heavy-hitters deliver a knockout critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. ★ "Utterly delightful...a smash hit."―School Library Journal (starred review) ★ "A...

A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+! What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had...

In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee. Twelve-year-old Nick...

Series streaming now on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James! Kwame Alexander’s New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal–winning The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel...

Series streaming now on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James! The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse...

From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award–winning novel in verse, The Crossover. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court,...

It is easy to ignore the pain of others when we are not experiencing it ourselves. It is especially easy to ignore it when the sufferers are animals. In BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL, we meet Yeyi, who has the strength to save and heal communities of animals...

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of ten books in Phonic Books Talisman 2, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, reading, spelling and...

The Dark Master is creating a new Talisman and all of mankind is at risk. Zak must work quickly if he is to save the world. Phonic Books Talisman 2 comprises ten books introducing alternative spellings and vowel and consonant sounds and common Latin...

Zak is given a strange gift with special powers by his grandfather, but someone else wants it and will stop at nothing to get it. Phonic Books Talisman 1 introduces alternative vowel spellings. Talisman 1 comprises ten books and follows the same...

This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how future fuels could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a...

This book describes the history and science behind green tech, including the new ideas and applications scientists are currently working on. Informative sidebars, a “How It Works” special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a...

This informative title examines how fossil fuels contribute to climate change, how solar farms could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists and engineers face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative...

This informative title examines how cities contribute to and are vulnerable to climate change, how redesigning cities to both mitigate and adapt to the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an...

Readers will explore how to make responsible spending choices based on both individual values and outside influences. Dive into the world of finance with complicated-topics-made-easy to encourage thoughtful financial decision-making in each chapter.

Are you concerned about the environment? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in environmentalism might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned...

It's your world, so make it a sustainable one! Learn how small, everyday choices can lead to big, positive changes for the planet—from how you use energy to what you wear, eat, and buy. Packed full of tips and relevant actions for kids to take,...

Yasmin is thrilled about her school’s new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin’s friends to be good recyclers?

This book examines how the production of goods and waste affects the environment, as well as ways that people can reduce, reuse, and recycle. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature,...

This book examines how pollinators affect the environment, the threats these species face, and how people can help protect them with pollinator gardens. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special...