Ages 9 to 10

Pearly whites flash ... Strong jaws snap ... Meet the alligator! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Alligators treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this remarkable reptile. It covers zoology...

Pearly whites flash ... Strong jaws snap ... Meet the alligator! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Alligators treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this remarkable reptile. It covers zoology...

When Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem "If--" in 1909, he was addressing his 12-year-old son, John, who would die in battle a few short years later during World War I. The famous author's words, encouraging a code of living based on good morals, soon...

Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, St. Louis Arch--all of these are famous American structures. From soaring skyscrapers to historic buildings, these iconic structures are easily recognizable and helped shape American culture. Middle-grade readers...

Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, St. Louis Arch--all of these are famous American structures. From soaring skyscrapers to historic buildings, these iconic structures are easily recognizable and helped shape American culture. Middle-grade readers...

Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, Old Faithful--these breathtaking wonders formed naturally in the United States and their iconic beauty has captivated people for years. From vast gorges to the tallest mountains, these natural wonders are easily...

Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, Old Faithful--these breathtaking wonders formed naturally in the United States and their iconic beauty has captivated people for years. From vast gorges to the tallest mountains, these natural wonders are easily...

Paul Bunyan is one of the most well-known tall tales in American folklore. Betsy Ross and Annie Oakley are real people who have become legends. From the strongest man on the railroad to frontier heroes, twelve short chapters provide brief histories of 12...

Paul Bunyan is one of the most well-known tall tales in American folklore. Betsy Ross and Annie Oakley are real people who have become legends. From the strongest man on the railroad to frontier heroes, twelve short chapters provide brief histories of 12...

The American flag, Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument--these famous symbols and monuments are tokens of the American spirit. From sea to shining sea, this book takes middle-grade readers across the country to visit and learn about iconic places and...

The American flag, Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument--these famous symbols and monuments are tokens of the American spirit. From sea to shining sea, this book takes middle-grade readers across the country to visit and learn about iconic places and...

Kevlar, blue jeans, airplanes--all of these are famous inventions founded in America. From a chemist in a research lab to a gym teacher in Massachusetts, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time to learn about the origins of each invention...

Kevlar, blue jeans, airplanes--all of these are famous inventions founded in America. From a chemist in a research lab to a gym teacher in Massachusetts, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time to learn about the origins of each invention...

What battles have shaped American history? From Gettysburg to Pearl Harbor, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time and around the world to visit some of the most iconic battles in American history. Readers explore what happened during the...

What battles have shaped American history? From Gettysburg to Pearl Harbor, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time and around the world to visit some of the most iconic battles in American history. Readers explore what happened during the...

It's Valentine's Day! Spread love with a cute love bug, funny card, and super bestie bot. These DIY crafts and other activities will make the perfect Valentine's Day celebration for friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making crafts can be...

It's Valentine's Day! Spread love with a cute love bug, funny card, and super bestie bot. These DIY crafts and other activities will make the perfect Valentine's Day celebration for friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making crafts can be...

It's turkey time! Decorate with a pinecone turkey, thankful banner, and painted rocks. These DIY decorations and activities and other party prep will make the perfect Thanksgiving celebration with friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making...

It's the Fourth of July! Decorate with a star-spangled banner, patriotic wind sleeve, and rocket ring toss. These DIY decorations and more will make the perfect Independence Day celebration with friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making...

It's the Fourth of July! Decorate with a star-spangled banner, patriotic wind sleeve, and rocket ring toss. These DIY decorations and more will make the perfect Independence Day celebration with friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making...

It's spooky season! Decorate with frightfully fun string art, ghoulish garland, and haunted ghost hands. These DIY decorations and more will make the perfect Halloween celebration with friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making crafts can be...

It's spooky season! Decorate with frightfully fun string art, ghoulish garland, and haunted ghost hands. These DIY decorations and more will make the perfect Halloween celebration with friends and family. Kids learn how easy and fun making crafts can be...

It's Christmas time! Deck the halls with emoji snowmen, reindeer orbs, and candy cane cheer. These DIY decorations, gifts, and games will make the perfect Christmas celebration with friends and family, whether they've been naughty or nice. Kids learn how...

It's Christmas time! Deck the halls with emoji snowmen, reindeer orbs, and candy cane cheer. These DIY decorations, gifts, and games will make the perfect Christmas celebration with friends and family, whether they've been naughty or nice. Kids learn how...

It's birthday time! Hang some party swirls, top the treats with funny riddles, and get ready to crown the birthday kid. These awesome DIY decorations, party prep, and games will make the perfect birthday celebration for friends and family. Kids learn how...

It's birthday time! Hang some party swirls, top the treats with funny riddles, and get ready to crown the birthday kid. These awesome DIY decorations, party prep, and games will make the perfect birthday celebration for friends and family. Kids learn how...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Healthy Brain. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should pay attention to...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Healthy Habits. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should develop healthy...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Healthy Brain. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should prioritize...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Eating Right. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should focus on eating...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Being Kind. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should work at being kind...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Being a Friend. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should work at being...

Readers will see kids like them, overcoming challenges and living their lives to the fullest, in Active and Fit. Active photos, bright layouts, and exhilarating design features surround helpful text that explains how--and why--kids should pursue active...

Giddy up, partner! It's time to head to the late 1800s Wild West where people didn't bathe for weeks and ate squirrels for dinner! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about crazy cowboys and...

Giddy up, partner! It's time to head to the late 1800s Wild West where people didn't bathe for weeks and ate squirrels for dinner! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about crazy cowboys and...

What was life like for kings and knights in the Middle Ages? Pretty disgusting! Castles smelled terrible with poop chutes and mucky moats--and stay clear of the treacherous dungeon! If you got sick, remedies might include animal poop or leeches. Gross!...

What was life like for kings and knights in the Middle Ages? Pretty disgusting! Castles smelled terrible with poop chutes and mucky moats--and stay clear of the treacherous dungeon! If you got sick, remedies might include animal poop or leeches. Gross!...

The American Civil War was a bloody time in U.S. history, filled with battles, disease, and even glowing wounds! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the soldiers' itchy uniforms,...

The American Civil War was a bloody time in U.S. history, filled with battles, disease, and even glowing wounds! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about the soldiers' itchy uniforms,...

Gladiators lived a short, bloody life. Forced to fight in the Colosseum, gladiators trained hard in prison-like schools to survive in the arena. Put on a good show for the Roman crowds and you might just live to fight another day. Struggling and...