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Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Collection 1

Amazing Atlases (Crabtree Sunshine)

This engaging series of illustrated atlases for children includes maps with appealing pictographs of the unique features of different places. Simple text highlights the physical features, foods, wildlife, and traditions around the world and of the heavenly and human-made bodies in space. A special section at the end of each book details facts about each book's subject, such as capital city, size, and population. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Now in the most durable library binding, these four books from bestselling duo Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford bring the excitement of the construction site to library readers everywhere. Playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, with themes of friendship and working together, make these books a surefire favorite for construction fans of all ages.

Amicus (Amicus Illustrated) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Holiday Wonders (Bigfoot Jr.)

Get ready to celebrate! Whether a holiday is full of fun parties or quiet moments of respect, each holiday is a time to spend with people you care about and love. Simple, easy-to-understand text helps readers learn about each holiday's traditions, symbols, and history.

Kaleidoscope © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

My Itty-Bitty Bio (My Early Library)

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Picture Books

After graduating from star school, Sunny is thrilled to find out he will be the star for EarthÑthe biggest job a star can have! But when he sees how some of the people of Earth treat each other, he is discouraged, and he has to figure out what can be done to fight the violence and hatred he sees. Join Sunny in discovering what powerful force can rid the world of this negativity for good!

Brown Books Publishing Group © 2020

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
PK-2

EyeDiscover

EYEDISCOVER is an exciting fusion of print, video, and audio, designed to engage children at the kindergarten to grade 2 levels in a fresh new way. Each optic readalong in this collection pairs the tactile experience of a printed book with interactive online content that truly brings each page to life.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Tell Me Why

From everything about animals and people to incredible information on buildings and history, how do we know so much about the world? We ask questions! Curious kids will love the fun format of this series that pairs common questions about the world around them with easy-to-understand answers. Fun photos and illustrations make the learning that much more engaging. So, stay curious and ask questions!

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Weather Makes Them Sleep (Bearcub Books)

Furry, scaly, and slimy friends begin to slumber. Zzzz! Why? Check the thermometer and the hours of daylight! Learn about hibernation spurred on by changes in the weather. Colorful photos and carefully levelled text bring these seasonal slumbers tolife. Just be quiet, the animals are sleeping!

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Who Is Cuter? (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

Which animals have the cutest babies? Each book in this adorable series compares two baby animals. Colorful photos highlight the similarities and differences of each baby. Simple text guides readers through each animal's cutest body parts and behaviors. Special features highlight important facts about each baby and encourage readers to decide for themselves which animal is the cutest. Who is the cuter baby? It's up to readers!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Collection 2

A Plant-iful World (Fusion Books)

Our world is full of plenty of plants. But what do you know about delicious crops, towering trees, and beautiful flowers? Learn the basics about plant parts, what it takes for different plants to grow, and how humans interact with the growing, green world. Then, check what youÎve learned with a quick matching game before going out to explore the plants outside your window.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Adventurers in History (Grasshopper Books)

Adventurers in History introduces early fluent readers to amazing adventurers whose exploits changed the world. In these fun and engaging narrative nonfiction biographies, readers will learn about the explorers, see their most notable adventures or discoveries, and understand their lasting impact on todayÎs world.

Jump! © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Animals at Risk (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Many of Earth's animals are in danger of going extinct. But there are things that can be done to help them. In this series, readers will learn about the threats facing these animals as well as ways that they can be saved. Levelled text and crisp photos bring these animals and the threats they face to the forefront. Special features show the status of the animals, their importance to the environment, and the impact that humans are having on them.

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Bruce the Beaver (Crabtree Blossoms: Level 2)

Bruce is a very busy beaver! And sometimes he needs reminding about manners and responsibilities. In this charming, illustrated beginning reader series, Bruce's family and friends help him learn about patience and cooperation, as well as being considerate of others. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Cities Through Time (Blastoff! Missions)

Would you like to travel to ancient Rome? What about visiting Manhattan before there were any skyscrapers? This fun series takes readers on a journey through different eras in the history of some of the world's biggest cities. Narrative text shares historical facts while Colorful illustrations show off buildings and people from the time period. Thought-provoking questions, bonus facts, and a timeline add even more to make this series a real trip!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

How Can I Help? (21st Century Junior Library)

People all over the world are making a big difference in lots of ways. In this series, readers are invited to join them. Each book in the How Can I Help? series gives readers an up-close look at a global, national, or community nonprofit that is dedicated to making positive changes in our world. Readers will explore the history and impact of these mission-driven organizations, while building empathy and learning how they, too, can turn inspiration into action. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore each organization.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level

Picture Books

Sleeping Bear Press © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Seedlings

Hello, fun! Our popular Seedlings titles are written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and feature text crafted for the youngest of readers. Each title closes with a labelled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge!

Creative Education © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K-1
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Spot Nature

A first guide to biomes and ecosystems, this series introduces new readers to the plants, animals, and land features of each area. Spot a lily pad in a pond, a whale in the ocean, and a sand dune in the desert. Build key vocabulary with Spot's search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.

Amicus (Spot) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

EyeDiscover

EYEDISCOVER is an exciting fusion of print, video, and audio, designed to engage children at the kindergarten to grade 2 levels in a fresh new way. Each optic readalong in this collection pairs the tactile experience of a printed book with interactive online content that truly brings each page to life.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Kindergarten to 6th Grade Collection 1

Amazing Wonders

From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonderÎs significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why. Each book also includes an in-depth look at one key feature.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Ancient Marine Life (Epic)

Explore the waters of the ancient world in this hi-lo series for reluctant readers! Readers will discover giant turtles, enormous sharks, and more through engaging text and Colorful illustrations. Along the way, features highlight fun facts, animaldiets, fossil maps, and more. Readers will love going back in time to discover some of the world's most fascinating prehistoric creatures!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
2

Celebrations (True North)

We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.

Beech Street Books © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Championships

Delve into the championship games of some of America's most popular sports with Championships. Each title in the series also expands on the featured sport, its professional league, its highest-profile athletes, and more.

Weigl AV2 © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

Fantastic Magic

Get ready to become a master magician. Uncover the secrets to wowing an audience with terrific tricks, learn about famous magicians throughout history, and so much more. Easy-to-follow activities and engaging bios make magic fantastic. So, put on your cape, find an audience, and get ready to say the magic words. You'll be a master in no time.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Greatest of All Time

The Greatest of All Time series explores the lives of some of the world's best-known athletes. The series features individuals who have overcome major obstacles and have achieved great success in their respective sports.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Magical Pet Vet (Torch Graphic Press)

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 team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series invites young readers into the world of STEM with real-life veterinary science in a fun and fantastical world.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level

Native American Nations (Blastoff! Discovery)

North America is home to hundreds of Native American nations with unique cultures and ways of living. This series explores several Native American nations, from their past traditions and history to how people live today and how they push for freedom. Each title highlights a unique element of the nationÎs culture. A map showcases their original lands, while a chart explains their government organization. Young readers looking to learn more about the cultures of North America will find this series a welcome introduction to the many people groups that have called North America home for thousands of years!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Kindergarten to 6th Grade Collection 2

Amazing Animal Parts (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

What animal has the biggest eyes? Why do elephants have enormous ears? This series explores different animal parts and demonstrates how and why these parts vary throughout the animal kingdom. Each title introduces readers to four animals whose distinct body parts are unique and important. Large text is Levelled for beginning readers. Vibrant photos provide stunning visual support. Features highlight how webbed feet work, what different animal pupils look like, the different shapes of scales, and more!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1

Curious about the Great Outdoors

Where will your next adventure take you? Encourage kids natural curiosity with an inquiry-based approach to outdoor activities. Fundamental questions share what gear to pack on a camping trip, which lure to use when fishing, and what caves are best for young spelunkers. Perfect for budding adventure seekers. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.

Amicus (Curious About) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Dinosaur Discovery (Bolt)

With large, leathery wings, long necks, and giant, gnashing teeth, dinosaurs and flying reptiles once ruled the earth. Now, they capture the imaginations of readers around the world. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey to discover what life was like for these extinct creatures through expertly leveled text, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, and action-packed imagery.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Funny Thing Happened (Black Rabbit Tales)

High-flying hijinks. Delightful detours. Epic explanations. Welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated author/illustrator duo Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, where a notoriously (and hilariously) unreliable narrator explains his outrageous adventures. Detail-rich illustrations bring to life the unbelievable oddness of each story. Now in reinforced library bindings, these fantastically fast-paced tales will hold up to countless circulations as young readers revel in the over-the-top antics.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Greek Gods and Goddesses (Mermaid)

Think you know all there is to know about Greek gods and goddesses? Listen well, mortal, as I tell you my tales. Marvel at my greatness as I rule from my throne on Mount Olympus. You've never known a Greek god like me, for I AM ZEUS! Marvel at my mightiness as I rule the waters and cast earthquakes upon the lands. You've never known a Greek god like me, for I AM POSEIDON! Marvel at my fearlessness as I move through the battlefield, felling enemies in my wake. You've never known a Greek god like me, for I AM ARES! Marvel at my courage as I guide the heroes of Athens into battle. You've never known a Greek goddess like me, for I AM ATHENA! Marvel at the sorrow and death I weave into the world from my dark and terrifying kingdom. You've never known a Greek god like me, for I AM HADES! Marvel at my mightiness as I rule from my throne on Mount Olympus. You've never known a Greek goddess like me, for I AM HERA!

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing) © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

PrimeTime: Legends

Legendary athletes thrill sports fans during their careers, and their legacies live on long afterward. This series looks at some of the most exciting and successful athletes ever to compete in their sports. Each book features a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.

Press Box Books © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

4th to 8th Grade Preview Collection 1

Armed Forces of the United States (Torque)

The Armed Forces of the United States are dedicated to the defense and aid of the United States and allies around the world. In this series, readers can explore five of the branches that protect the nation. Leveled text, engaging photos, and special features teach readers about the duties carried out during peacetime and times of war, the special missions the branches have completed, and more. A final facts spread highlights important details about each armed forces branch.

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

The Wildes

Sleeping Bear Press © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Disaster Zone (Roar! Books)

What would it take to make it through a freezing ice age or explosive volcanic eruption? Find your way out of these disaster zones and become a survival expert. Join the hi-lo adventure to learn how to make it through nature's most dangerous threats. Struggling readers in grades 5 and 6 won't be able to put down these accessible books written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune

Failure is part of life, and the old adage "try, try again" is at the center of this hi-lo series exploring failures across industries that, with ingenuity and resilience, turned into some of the world's greatest success stories. Surprising origin stories of popular products keeps readers engaged and turning the page.

Cherry Lake Publishing (45th Parallel Press) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Holiday Crafter (Hi Jinx)

Ghoulish garland. Rocket ring toss. Cupid catapults. Liven up the holidays with DIY crafts, games, and party prep! From birthday crowns to Halloween string art, kids ages 8 and up will find awesome crafts that will make the perfect celebration for friends and family. Show readers how easy and fun crafting can be through simple instructions delivered with a colorful design. Detailed lists keep readers prepared while follow-up questions inspire them to add their own personal touches.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Indigenous Nations in North America (Expedition)

Explore the many different Indigenous Nations in North America. Readers will learn about these Indigenous Nations, in the past and present times from authors of these communities. Each book explores the history, language, culture, daily life and current issues facing the community. This highly visual series includes many photos, maps, and infographics.

Beech Street Books (US) © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
4-8

Living Wild

Fascinating animals are explored in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of the featured creature. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore.

Creative Education © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
6-7

PrimeTime: Hockey Superstars

This series looks at eight electric athletes who are taking the NHL by storm. All of these players have a different origin story that has led them to their success in the NHL, and this series shows how they became some of the league's biggest stars. Each book features a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

Press Box Books © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

The Kids Under the Stairs (Black Rabbit Tales)

Ben B, Ben Y, Jordan J, and Javier are divergent thinkers. They struggle with reading, but with the help of Ms. J., they band together to take over the school newspaper, deal with social-emotional troubles, and embrace their different types of intelligence. This funny, clever novel-in-verse series tells honest, heartfelt stories about friendship, family, and personal identity that will encourage struggling readers to embrace their own 'divergent' self.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

4th to 8th Grade Preview Collection 2

Amazing Journeys in Historical Fiction (Hammerhead)

Readers become a part of history in this series as they take amazing journeys back in time to learn about the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake, September 11th, World War II, and more.

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Carlos Gomez

Reycraft Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Children During Conflicts (Crabtree Forest)

Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps show the significant ways in which conflicts shape and change children's lives, impacting their families, their physical and mental health, and their futures. Extension questions encourage readers to think critically, make connections, and reflect. Perspectives boxes feature people affected by conflict. Each book highlights efforts by organizations to protect and aid children trapped in conflicts, along with suggestions on ways to support their work. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Crabtree Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Destination: Middle Ages

Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined.

Crabtree Publishing © 2017

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
5

Focus on Geography (Crabtree Forest)

This engaging series explores the dynamic human and physical geographies of countries around the world. Each book focuses on how a country's landforms, climate, and resources shape human settlement and affect daily life, culture and identity, and the economy. Significant people, places, and events, as well as challenges for the future are featured. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Great Sports Rivalries (Stingray)

All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. Learn about epic rivalries between NFL, UEFA, NCAA Big Ten Football, NHL, NBA, and MLB teams over the decades with iconic games. Full-color photographs and limited text encourage all readers to learn more about these famous sports rivalries.

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing) © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Nerd Culture

The Nerd Culture hi-lo series covers popular topics in the nerd community: DIY, fantasy, gaming, Japanese popular culture, role-playing, and science fiction.

Cherry Lake Publishing (45th Parallel Press) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Technology Breakthroughs (Top Rank)

Today's technology is sleek, innovative, and advanced. But it hasn't always been this way. How did people manage without Apple's newest iPhone, access to a power plant, or Kellogg's cereal? The history of technology is filled with groundbreaking advancements in computers, transportation, and even pandemic response. With engaging photos and layouts to hook readers, Technology Breakthroughs describes inventors, their designs, and the ways in which technology has changed our world.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Young Adult Collection

Horizon

Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, Horizon's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.

Flux (Jolly Fish Press) © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Living in America

The United States of America is a complex nation. At various times in its nearly 250-year history, the country's citizens have endured racism, poverty, and gun violence. They've been split apart and brought together by politics, news media, and ideas about what constitutes a basic human right. In this nonfiction series, early high schoolers will learn the history behind many social studies hot topics, including immigration, voting rights, and LGBTQ+ discrimination; how and why we continue to struggle today; and whatÎs being done to improve those challenging aspects of living in America. Each title includes real-life profiles of people who are living the featured topic, factual sidebars, a glossary, and an index.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

National Parks

Embark on a visual odyssey through America's pristine wilderness with our captivating travel series. Traverse iconic landscapes like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite through vibrant images and rich narratives. Delve into park histories, weather facts, and wildlife knowledge. Your ultimate guide for visiting, including info on facilities and must-see gems. Uncover nature's treasures today!

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

NFL Teams (Varsity)

Step onto the gridiron, and explore the history of your favourite NFL teams. Each book in this series offers an action-packed look at a team's greatest players, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. Each book also includes informative side bars, a list of team records, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Apex © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Odysseys in Business

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured companyÎs history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Orca Currents

Orca Currents are short, high-interest novels with contemporary themes written specifically for middle and high school students.

Orca Book Publishers © 2011

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
5-9
Accelerated Reader
3.8 (Quiz #143241)

Orca Soundings

Orca Book Publishers © 2009

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
3-5
Accelerated Reader
3.7 (Quiz #133328)

YA Fiction

Flux © 2024

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level
7-12

Spanish Language Collection

Animales de la selva tropical

Rainforests are teeming with life, anacondas slithering along the forest floor, monkeys swinging from branches, and parrots flying in the canopy. New readers will love this high-interest topic and build key Spanish vocabulary with the Spot search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten Spanish readers.

Amicus © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

Aventuras reptilianas

Some crawl and thrash, catching prey with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth. Others climb and change color, snagging meals with super sticky tongues. Reptiles have incredible abilities and lead amazing lives. Take readers on an adventure through their worlds with expertly leveled Spanish text, infographics, and in-your-face photography that shows the animals in action.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Creative Sports: Campeones de la World Series

Hit a home run with young baseball fans in this new series from the Creative Sports brand, translated into North American Spanish. Each elementary-level nonfiction title introduces the history of the featured Major League Baseball club, where it plays home games, star players and managers, and memorable World Series championships. Vibrant layouts spotlight players of different eras, and an ÌAbout the TeamÊ section recaps important facts.

The Creative Company © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

Curiosidad por la vida ecol-gica

Why do we need to save the earth? Does recycling really help? Does compost smell bad? Translated into North American Spanish, this series answers kids' questions about the environment. The question-and-answer format helps build inquiry skills. A "Stay Curious!" feature encourages further learning and builds critical thinking skills.

Amicus © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Inspirar

Learn more about hard-working, awe-inspiring, record-breaking athletes in these profiles packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Translated into North American Spanish, this series features overviews of the athletesÎ upbringings, the accomplishments and statistics that make them special, and how they continue to be heroes off the court.

Amicus © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Maravillas

The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals to construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.

The Creative Company © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Kindergarten to 1st Grade Nonfiction

A Beautiful Community

Learning about the world around you is as easy as ABC! Explore the people, ideas, and actions that build A Beautiful Community in these charmingly illustrated alphabet books. Little learners will see how far we've come with fascinating facts about the athletes and activists who have shaped our beautiful communities today while discovering steps we can take to give the world a better and brighter future.

Sequoia Kids Media (Sunbird Books) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level
K-3

Active Minds: More than 101 Words to Know

Start building your child's vocabulary 101 words at a time! More than 400 essential words are grouped into fun themes, helping pre-readers form connections between words, images, and concepts. These point-and-say books pair each beginning word with an adorable illustration, making the first days of reading fun for all little ones.

Sequoia Kids Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level
PK-1

Active Minds: You Can Draw!

Drawing can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! These step-by-step instructions demonstrated over a handy grid teach artists of all levels the fundamentals of drawing. Transform simple shapes into the most terrifying creatures to roam the earth with just a pencil and some paper. With free grid paper available to download, both serious sketch artists and those just starting out will soon say to themselves, ""I can draw!

(Sequoia Kids Media) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level

Amazing Animal Parts

What animal has the biggest eyes? Why do elephants have enormous ears? This series explores different animal parts and demonstrates how and why these parts vary throughout the animal kingdom. Each title introduces readers to four animals whose distinct body parts are unique and important. Large text is Levelled for beginning readers. Vibrant photos provide stunning visual support. Features highlight how webbed feet work, what different animal pupils look like, the different shapes of scales, and more!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1

Amazing Ocean Life

The oceans are alive! Dolphins jump, jellyfish sting, and sharks bite. Discover how ocean animals move, hunt, play, and more when you dive into Amazing Ocean Life. There is so much to explore beneath the waves!

Kaleidoscope © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Animal Coverings

Soft and colorful, speckled and spotted, animals are covered in some pretty spectacular ways. But what do fish scales or feline fur do to help the animals out? WhatÎs the point of carrying around a hard home or being covered in fluffy feathers? Young learners fascinated with animals will find the answers in these fun and engaging books. Colorful photos and carefully leveled text covers everything you want to know about animal coverings.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Cities Through Time

Would you like to travel to ancient Rome? What about visiting Manhattan before there were any skyscrapers? This fun series takes readers on a journey through different eras in the history of some of the world's biggest cities. Narrative text shares historical facts while Colorful illustrations show off buildings and people from the time period. Thought-provoking questions, bonus facts, and a timeline add even more to make this series a real trip!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Community Helpers

The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to community helpers. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the ways in which certain professions help other members of our communities. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge!

Creative Education © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
1.6

Earth Basics

Earth Basics presents a high-interest STEM introduction to the materials that make up our world. Each book covers one of Earth's four basic materials, including how it forms and changes, where it can be found, and how it is used in everyday life. Bright, color photographs and diagrams complement the carefully levelled text to make reading easy and fun.

Jump! © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Game Day

Come along it's game day! Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sports. Simple, narrative text brings readers along for the excitement while colorful pictures capture all the action. This series is a slam dunk for reluctant readers as well as sports superfans.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Holiday Wonders

Get ready to celebrate! Whether a holiday is full of fun parties or quiet moments of respect, each holiday is a time to spend with people you care about and love. Simple, easy-to-understand text helps readers learn about each holiday's traditions, symbols, and history.

Kaleidoscope © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Mega Machines

What can get the job done? Mega Machines can! From putting out fires to flying through the sky, machines help people every day. But how do they work? What can they do? Find out in Mega Machines.

Kaleidoscope © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Nasty Ways to Go

Dancing to death, tangling with your own beard in a burning building, and eating yourself sickÑwhat a nasty way to go. Take a hi lo adventure exploring some of the worst deaths of all time. Struggling readers in grades 4 and 5 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at the 1st and 2nd grade reading level.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Science Questions

Why do we see rainbows after it rains? What makes the sky look blue? Learn the answers to some of the most common science questions about the world around us in this engaging series.

Jump! © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Seedlings

Hello, fun! Our popular Seedlings titles are written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and feature text crafted for the youngest of readers. Each title closes with a labelled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge!

Creative Education © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K-1
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Space Explorer

Some planets are covered in giant cliffs and craters. Others are home to wicked winds and scorching heat. Inspire beginning and reluctant readers to explore the vast beauty of their solar system through carefully levelled text, fast facts, and engaging graphics that explore each planet’s incredible features, size, and atmosphere.

Black Rabbit Books © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
2.0

Spot Around Town

A first guide to community life, this series introduces emerging readers to places they might visit. From the bus station to the library and zoo, build key vocabulary with SpotÎs search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.

Amicus (Spot) © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Spot Best Ever Animals

Which animals are the best at their roles in nature? Spot a giraffe babysitter, a busy beaver building, and a caring seahorse dad in these first animal guides. Build key vocabulary with SpotÎs search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series a perfect introduction to life science for kindergarten readers.

Amicus (Spot) © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Spot Rainforest Animals

Rainforests are teeming with lifeÑanacondas slithering along the forest floor, monkeys swinging from branches, and parrots flying in the canopy. New readers will love this high-interest topic and build key vocabulary with the Spot search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.

Amicus (Spot) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

Too Cute!

Spend time with some aww-dorable babies in this series for beginning readers! Simple, predictable text and cute, colorful photos support students just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn basic facts about each baby including favorite foods and how they play. Features show the animals at each life stage and reinforce facts from the text. Young readers will love growing with favorite animal babies in this series that is simply too cute!

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
1.0 (Quiz #519083)

Weather Makes Them Sleep

Furry, scaly, and slimy friends begin to slumber. Zzzz! Why? Check the thermometer and the hours of daylight! Learn about hibernation spurred on by changes in the weather. Colorful photos and carefully levelled text bring these seasonal slumbers tolife. Just be quiet--the animals are sleeping!

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Who Is Cuter?

Which animals have the cutest babies? Each book in this adorable series compares two baby animals. Colorful photos highlight the similarities and differences of each baby. Simple text guides readers through each animal's cutest body parts and behaviors. Special features highlight important facts about each baby and encourage readers to decide for themselves which animal is the cutest. Who is the cuter baby? ItÎs up to readers!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Wild Wicked Wonderful Express

The Wild Wicked Wonderful Express series explores the fascinating world of the animal kingdom. Who are the gutsy daredevils? Which animal pairs have amazing partnerships? Young readers will learn an abundance of wild, wicked, and wonderful animal facts. Series aids struggling and reluctant young readers with engaging high-interest content, considerate text, and clear visuals.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

World of Whales

World of Whales introduces beginning readers to our oceans' different whale species. Learn about each marine mammals distinct features, diets, habitats, and behaviors. Bright, color photographs complement the carefully levelled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun.

Jump! © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

2nd to 3rd Grade Nonfiction

A Plant-iful World

Our world is full of plenty of plants. But what do you know about delicious crops, towering trees, and beautiful flowers? Learn the basics about plant parts, what it takes for different plants to grow, and how humans interact with the growing, green world. Then, check what youÎve learned with a quick matching game before going out to explore the plants outside your window.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Adventurers in History

Adventurers in History introduces early fluent readers to amazing adventurers whose exploits changed the world. In these fun and engaging narrative nonfiction biographies, readers will learn about the explorers, see their most notable adventures or discoveries, and understand their lasting impact on todayÎs world.

Jump! © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Amazing Animal Self-Defense

They can ooze blood and cover attackers with sticky slime. Some leave predators dodging deadly quills or running from terrible stink. Animal defenses can be downright gross! Join the high-interest journey for a look at key science curriculum filled with the most disgusting animal responses to threats. Carefully levelled text and gory photos will have readers saying ewww-then quickly turning the page for more!

Bearport Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Amazing Atlases

This engaging series of illustrated atlases for children includes maps with appealing pictographs of the unique features of different places. Simple text highlights the physical features, foods, wildlife, and traditions around the world and of the heavenly and human-made bodies in space. A special section at the end of each book details facts about each book's subject, such as capital city, size, and population. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Amazing Wonders

From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonder's significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why. Each book also includes an in-depth look at one key feature.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Ancient Marine Life

Explore the waters of the ancient world in this hi-lo series for reluctant readers! Readers will discover giant turtles, enormous sharks, and more through engaging text and colorful illustrations. Along the way, features highlight fun facts, animaldiets, fossil maps, and more. Readers will love going back in time to discover some of the world’s most fascinating prehistoric creatures!

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Animals at Risk

Many of Earth's animals are in danger of going extinct. But there are things that can be done to help them. In this series, readers will learn about the threats facing these animals as well as ways that they can be saved. Levelled text and crisp photos bring these animals and the threats they face to the forefront. Special features show the status of the animals, their importance to the environment, and the impact that humans are having on them.

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
1-2

Biology Basics: Need to Know

Bring biology to life with this curricular high-interest, low-reading level series. An engaging exploration of the living world keeps struggling readers interested while carefully levelled text paired with a dyslexic-friendly font and design make learning easy. Featured infographics and SilverTips for Success guide a review of key concepts from the book to reinforce comprehension and helps readers ace their next test.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Careers in STEM

Amazing things are possible with STEM! This series for beginning readers explores the fascinating careers that use science, technology, engineering, and math every day. Levelled text and on-the-job images explore the daily tasks and education required for each career, while additional features introduce a famous person in the field, tell how each career uses STEM, and explain the steps to begin each career. This series is sure to inspire ambitious young readers!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Celebrations

We have many reasons to celebrate in North America, and there are so many gatherings throughout the year to observe. Celebrations provides readers a closer look at the history of these events, the reasons for each holiday, and the ways in which North Americans gather to celebrate them.

Beech Street Books © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Curious about Pets

Can I pet a hedgehog? Where do you keep a snake? Prickly or slithering, pets are a constant source of entertainment and fun. Engage kids’ natural curiosity about pet behavior, care, and even training in an engaging Q&A format that reinforces inquiry skills. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.

Amicus (Curious About) © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library Binding
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
2.6 (Quiz #519062)

Curious about Sports

WhatÎs it like to participate in a sport? What should you know before joining a team or club? Answer kidsÎ common questions about playing sports and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers. Conversational text shares facts about game play, rules, uniforms, practices, positions, and more. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.

Amicus (Curious About) © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
3.5 (Quiz # 550154)

Curious about the Great Outdoors

Where will your next adventure take you? Encourage kidsÎ natural curiosity with an inquiry-based approach to outdoor activities. Fundamental questions share what gear to pack on a camping trip, which lure to use when fishing, and what caves are best for young spelunkers. Perfect for budding adventure seekers. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.

Amicus (Curious About) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
2.8 (Quiz # 522177)

Dogs at Work

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.

Apex © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Exploring Space

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 topicÎs essential history and recent developments. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

Apex © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Famous Shipwrecks

What caused Titanic to sink? Where did explorers find the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror shipwrecks? Learn how, when, and where some of historyÎs most famous ships sank and when they were discovered. Each book highlights several shipwrecks in the oceans or Great Lakes, including each shipÎs final voyage, why it sank, its discovery, and any artifacts that survived the sinking. Readers will learn about the ocean or Great Lake where the sinking took place, as well as technology used today to help keep ships and crews safe. Real-life photographs take readers around the world, and each book features a map and quick facts on the shipwrecks.

Jump! © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Fantastic Magic

Get ready to become a master magician. Uncover the secrets to wowing an audience with terrific tricks, learn about famous magicians throughout history, and so much more. Easy-to-follow activities and engaging bios make magic fantastic. So, put on your cape, find an audience, and get ready to say the magic words. YouÎll be a master in no time.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Favorite Toys

From LEGO bricks and Nerf Blasters to bicycles and Barbie dolls, this hi/lo series dives into the history behind some classic toys and explores how they are popular today! Each title showcases high-quality images paired with engaging text to introduce a favorite toy. Each title contains maps, timelines, charts, and profiles to keep readers engaged and informed about the stories behind their favorite toys!

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
3.0 (Quiz #519227)

Getting Crafty

Explore your creative side and get crafty! Readers will discover new skills from sewing to printmaking to making art from duct tape, recyclables, and nature. Each book includes an introduction to the subject and several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations. The series aids struggling and reluctant readers with engaging content, carefully chosen vocabulary, and simple sentences.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Healthy and Happy

In Happy and Healthy, readers will learn the fundamentals of developing a sound body and mind. Titles offer simple steps for physical health, such as stretching and choosing nutritious food. The series also explores social-emotional skills, such as showing respect to others and supporting friends in times of need. Relatable photos and engaging layouts support the reader while exploring this valuable content.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Influential Presidents

Cutting-Edge Technology delivers an in-depth look at today's hottest technology trends. Each book explores the science behind the technology, current applications of the technology, potential dangers of the technology, and the future of the technology. This engaging, awe-inspiring series is sure to get readers excited about technology.

Focus Readers © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
3.7 (Quiz #519432)

Neighborhood Safari

Many wild animals share their habitats with people. This fascinating series describes the life cycles, body parts, and adaptations of eight amazing creatures that often live near humans.

Focus Readers © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Paranormal Field Guides

Stories about mythical creatures and ghastly ghouls have been around for centuries. And they still captivate the imaginations of readers today. Inspire readers to take their interest in the paranormal to the next level with these conversational, goofy guides that illustrate how to search for these creatures through colorful designs, witty text, and critical thinking questions.

Black Rabbit Books © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Pet Detectives

An introduction to some of the world's most lovable pets. Each book is filled with amazing facts and beautiful photos.

Brown Bear Books © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Pick a Plate

An exciting, gamified approach makes it fun to play with food! Empower young readers to identify food groups on their plates so they can make smart food choices. These colorful books combine photos and illustrations of everyday meals. Let’s help readers make informed food choices. It’s time to pick a plate!

Bearport Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Places of Worship

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Plant-tastic!

Making food from sunshine, dripping with poison, and even eating living animalsÑwhat canÎt plants do? Take a fresh look at the plant kingdom, focusing on the science behind the living things that give us oxygen, provide us with food, and fill our world with color. Bright, engaging photos and fun, lively text will keep readers turning the page while a final activity makes learning about science hands on. ItÎs Plant-tastic!

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Racing Sports

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, equipment, and what happens in the sportsÎ exciting races. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

Apex © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Saving the World

Whether we’re at home, at school, or on vacation, the world is in our hands. How can we protect it from harm? If we all take simple steps, we can save the world! Colorful illustrations and bright photos paired with carefully levelled text gives simple steps young readers can take to protect the planet wherever they go. Perfect for young environmentalists!

Bearport Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Shark Files

The white shark is one of the greatest hunters of the ocean, while the huge whale shark is a gentle giant. Join the hi-lo adventure to discover the fascinating underwater world of sharks. Struggling readers in grades 5 and 6 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Sports Superstars

This series explores the lives and careers of some of the greatest athletes alive. The books use short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and colorful photos to showcase these exciting athletes.

Apex © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Spot Nature

A first guide to biomes and ecosystems, this series introduces new readers to the plants, animals, and land features of each area. Spot a lily pad in a pond, a whale in the ocean, and a sand dune in the desert. Build key vocabulary with SpotÎs search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten readers.

Amicus (Spot) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

EyeDiscover

EYEDISCOVER is an exciting fusion of print, video, and audio, designed to engage children at the kindergarten to grade 2 levels in a fresh new way. Each optic readalong in this collection pairs the tactile experience of a printed book with interactive online content that truly brings each page to life.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

EyeDiscover

EYEDISCOVER is an exciting fusion of print, video, and audio, designed to engage children at the kindergarten to grade 2 levels in a fresh new way. Each optic readalong in this collection pairs the tactile experience of a printed book with interactive online content that truly brings each page to life.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Tell Me Why

From everything about animals and people to incredible information on buildings and history, how do we know so much about the world? We ask questions! Curious kids will love the fun format of this series that pairs common questions about the world around them with easy-to-understand answers. Fun photos and illustrations make the learning that much more engaging. So, stay curious and ask questions!

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Totally Silly Science

WhatÎs sillier than a monkey in a spacesuit or potato passengers on planes? Not much! Take a hi-lo adventure about serious science you can hardly believe is true. Struggling readers in grades 5 and 6 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at the 2nd and 3rd grade reading level.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

U.S. Armed Forces

From land and sea to space, at home, and around the world, theU.S. Armed Forces defend and serve the American people. Howdo they train? What are their coolest tools and technologies?HereÎs a top-secret sneak peek inside the Air Force, Army, CoastGuard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.

Kaleidoscope © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Using Simple Machines

For thousands of years, six simple machines have helped people do amazing things. Each title in this informative series introduces young readers to one simple machine, describing how it works, how it helps people do jobs, and how it is used for fun.

Focus Readers © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Video Games

Explore some of todayÎs 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 photos to making reading simple and fun.

Apex © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Wild Animals

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.

Apex © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

4th to 6th Grade Nonfiction

Adventures in Unplugged Coding

You donÎt need a computer to learn about coding! Unplugged coding teaches many of the same skill sets needed for coding, from sequencing to conditionals, all without using a screen! Each book in this fun series uses a different theme to teach readers basic coding skills. Step-by-step instructions walk readers through engaging activities while bonus facts offer additional information about coding. Get ready for an adventure in the world of unplugged coding with this hands-on series!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Ancient Worlds

From infamous despots to famous philosophers, key characters and facets of the ancient world come alive in this hi-lo series for struggling readers. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of the ancient world.

Cherry Lake Publishing (45th Parallel Pr © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
3.9 (Quiz # 551107)

Armed Forces of the United States

The Armed Forces of the United States are dedicated to the defense and aid of the United States and allies around the world. In this series, readers can explore five of the branches that protect the nation. Leveled text, engaging photos, and special features teach readers about the duties carried out during peacetime and times of war, the special missions the branches have completed, and more. A final facts spread highlights important details about each armed forces branch.

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Behind the Brand

Even the world's most popular brands had to start somewhere! This series introduces readers to the history of some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Engaging, fact-filled text combines with crisp photos to explore each brand, including important milestones, influential people, and groundbreaking products from the past and present. Special features map the brandÎs origins, profile important people, highlight sales stats, call out charitable contributions, and more!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Black Trailblazers in Sports

These fascinating biographies explore remarkable Black athletes whose talent and character paved the way for future generations. Each book focuses on an athleteÎs life, career, struggles against discrimination, and work for social justice.

Focus Readers © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Building Big

People have been constructing different types of buildings for thousands of years. Each structure was built using architecture--an amazing combination of science and art. This series explores different styles of architecture and takes an up-close look at some remarkable buildings and the architects who designed and built them.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Career Clues for Kids

What do you want to be when you grow up? Answering this question can be tricky for young readers. There are so many choices, where does one begin? Let's start with a few questions. What's your favorite thing to do? Do you have a favorite hobby? This series helps readers discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

A History of Hoops

Readers witness the buzzer-beating action of their favorite NBA teams in these photo-driven narratives. Thrilling text and photos capture on-court basketball action through the years, highlighting superstars, championships, and legendary moments that middle grade fans will want to remember. Side bars focus on unforgettable moments or players in each team’s history.

Creative Education © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Design Marvels

From an airport surrounded by the sea to a rover on another planet, Design Marvels explores some of humanityÎs most amazing creations. Each STEM-focused title profiles six wonders of engineering, including bridges, buildings, and space technology. The content is rounded out with maps, data-driven graphs, and additional fascinating facts. Bright photos and engaging layouts take readers around the world to learn around these marvels of engineering.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Dinosaur Discovery

With large, leathery wings, long necks, and giant, gnashing teeth, dinosaurs and flying reptiles once ruled the earth. Now, they capture the imaginations of readers around the world. Take struggling and reluctant readers on a journey to discover what life was like for these extinct creatures through expertly leveled text, detailed maps, timelines, and other infographics, and action-packed imagery.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
3.4 (Quiz # 523614)

Disaster Zone

What would it take to make it through a freezing ice age or explosive volcanic eruption? Find your way out of these disaster zones and become a survival expert. Join the hi-lo adventure to learn how to make it through natureÎs most dangerous threats. Struggling readers in grades 5 and 6 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Earth's Systems

The Earth's Systems series provides readers with an in-depth look at the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere, examining how these four Ìspheres work individually and together to form the dynamic system that is Earth.

Weigl Lightbox © 2022

Binding Type
Reading Level
5

Extreme Sports

Would you have the guts to surf a huge wave or parachute off a cliff? Extreme sports are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at these sports. Action-packed photography, levelled text, and infographics galore make for high-interest pleasure reading.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Going Wild

The wild world is at risk. Human activities have polluted our planet and led to climate change. But itÎs not too late to restore the natural balance of the world. These frank guides to the problems facing EarthÎs plants, animals, and climate puts knowledge in the hands of young climate activists so they can be a part of the change for the better.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Great Sports Rivalries

All teams want to win, but rivals play each other with extra toughness, year after year. Learn about epic rivalries between NFL, UEFA, NCAA Big Ten Football, NHL, NBA, and MLB teams over the decades with iconic games. Full-color photographs and limited text encourage all readers to learn more about these famous sports rivalries.

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing) © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Greatest of All Time

The Greatest of All Time series explores the lives of some of the worldÎs best-known athletes. The series features individuals who have overcome major obstacles and have achieved great success in their respective sports.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Greek Gods and Goddesses

Think you know all there is to know about Greek gods and goddesses? Listen well, mortal, as I tell you my tales. Marvel at my greatness as I rule from my throne on Mount Olympus. You've never known a Greek god like me, forâǦI AM ZEUS! Marvel at my mightiness as I rule the waters and cast earthquakes upon the lands. You've never known a Greek god like me, forâǦI AM POSEIDON! Marvel at my fearlessness as I move through the battlefield, felling enemies in my wake. You've never known a Greek god like me, forâǦI AM ARES! Marvel at my courage as I guide the heroes of Athens into battle. You've never known a Greek goddess like me, forâǦI AM ATHENA! Marvel at the sorrow and death I weave into the world from my dark and terrifying kingdom. You've never known a Greek god like me, forâǦI AM HADES! Marvel at my mightiness as I rule from my throne on Mount Olympus. You've never known a Greek goddess like me, forâǦI AM HERA!

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Groundbreakers: Black Moviemakers

For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers have made incredible contributions to American cinema and culture. These groundbreakers created thought-provoking stories about the experiences of Black people to broaden perspectives and increase awareness. This series examines their lives and innovative work.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Holiday Crafter

Ghoulish garland. Rocket ring toss. Cupid catapults. Liven up the holidays with DIY crafts, games, and party prep! From birthday crowns to Halloween string art, kids ages 8 and up will find awesome crafts that will make the perfect celebration for friends and family. Show readers how easy and fun crafting can be through simple instructions delivered with a colorful design. Detailed lists keep readers prepared while follow-up questions inspire them to add their own personal touches.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

How Can I Help?

People all over the world are making a big difference in lots of ways. In this series, readers are invited to join them. Each book in the How Can I Help? series gives readers an up-close look at a global, national, or community nonprofit that is dedicated to making positive changes in our world. Readers will explore the history and impact of these mission-driven organizations, while building empathy and learning how they, too, can turn inspiration into action. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage readers to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore each organization.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level

How FACT Became FICTION

In this deep-diving series from our 21st Century Skills Library, readers go beyond oft-repeated stories about historical events to learn the truth. Detailed investigations explore what really happened and how reality was hidden over time. Primary sources encourage readers to develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills as they learn the ins and outs of separating fact from fiction.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

How Nature Works

How Nature Works books employ vivid photography and text (3,000 – 4,000 words) to ask questions of the natural world. These inquiry-based books, designed to stimulate active minds, include two Junior Library Guild selections, starred reviews, three NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books of the Year, and an Audubon Magazine Editor’s Choice."

Tilbury House Publishers © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

How to Write

Writing is an essential skill that enables people to inform, persuade, tell stories, and express themselves. This informative series helps readers understand the basics of six different forms of writing.

Focus Readers © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Ice Age Animals

What animals walked the earth during the last ice age? Readers will find out in this hi/lo series that introduces some of the most famous ice age animals! Engaging text and detailed illustrations show off the animalsÎ body parts, behaviors, interaction with early humans, and more. Features compare each animalÎs size to a common object, show off favorite foods, highlight a famous fossil find, and compare the animal to a modern relative. Each book ends with a two-page profile that puts important information in one place!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Indigenous Nations in North America

Explore the many different Indigenous Nations in North America. Readers will learn about these Indigenous Nations, in the past and present times from authors of these communities. Each book explores the history, language, culture, daily life and current issues facing the community. This highly visual series includes many photos, maps, and infographics.

Beech Street Books (US) © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
4-8

Martial Arts

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 book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fun facts, side bars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Apex © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
3.6 (Quiz # 522968)

Marvels of Technology

Discover the world of technology in this comprehensive encyclopedic series full of surprising facts and stunning photographs. Highly visual entries capture the most influential pieces of technology from our past alongside the latest innovations that are taking us into the future. From technology that is making us healthier to things that keep us on the move and provide us with endless entertainment, explore true marvels of technology.

Bearport Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Native American Nations

This series explores several Native American groups, from their past traditions and history to how people live today and how they push for freedom. Each title highlights a unique element of the groupÎs culture. A map showcases their original lands, while a chart explains their government organization. Young readers looking to learn more about the cultures of North America will find this series a welcome introduction to the many people groups that have called North America home for thousands of years!

Bellwether Media © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Native American Nations

North America is home to hundreds of Native American nations with unique cultures and ways of living. This series explores several Native American nations, from their past traditions and history to how people live today and how they push for freedom. Each title highlights a unique element of the nationÎs culture. A map showcases their original lands, while a chart explains their government organization. Young readers looking to learn more about the cultures of North America will find this series a welcome introduction to the many people groups that have called North America home for thousands of years!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
5.1 (Quiz # 550302)

NFL at a Glance

The NFL at a Glance series is bursting with information, bright photos, and creative layouts that highlight the most popular sport in the United States. Time-honored traditions, legends of the game, and amazing trivia are just some of the valuable information the series provides. Each book features a different topic, explored through six jam-packed chapters that teach readers all about the NFL.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Our Favorite Video Games

From playing in arcades to gaming on smartphones, people have enjoyed video games in many ways over the years! In this hi/lo series, readers are introduced to the history of some of the most popular video games. Each spread is filled with vibrant photos and leveled text. Titles are packed with timelines, profiles, graphs, fun facts, and other special features to help readers stay engaged and retain what they have learned. This series is sure to help reluctant readers level-up their learning experience!

Bellwether Media © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
2.8 (Quiz # 550369)

Party Time!

Make some tasty treats and hang up decorations. It is time to party! In this series, readers will learn how to make fun and unique drinks, snacks, games, and decorations to celebrate holidays throughout the year. Each craft includes facts that highlight the history, symbols, and traditions associated with each holiday. Additional tips and tricks will help readers make their crafts shine. Readers are sure to enjoy creating festive party crafts all year long!

Bellwether Media © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

PrimeTime: Hockey Superstars

This series looks at eight electric athletes who are taking the NHL by storm. All of these players have a different origin story that has led them to their success in the NHL, and this series shows how they became some of the league's biggest stars. Each book features a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

Press Box Books © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

PrimeTime: Legends

Legendary athletes thrill sports fans during their careers, and their legacies live on long afterward. This series looks at some of the most exciting and successful athletes ever to compete in their sports. Each book features a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.

Press Box Books © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Reptile Adventure

Some crawl and thrash, catching prey with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth. Others climb and change color, snagging meals with super sticky tongues. Reptiles have incredible abilities and lead amazing lives. Take readers on an adventure through their worlds with expertly levelled text, infographics, and in-your-face photography that shows the animals in action.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Scary Stories

Journey into the darkest corners of the imagination with this collection of spine-chilling stories. From haunted history to creepy places, each tale keeps you on the edge of your seat while providing just the right amount of fright. Get ready for a thrilling ride into the unknown. Enter if you dare!

Kaleidoscope © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Spotlight on Nature

Books about animals have nearly universal appealÑespecially when the spotlight is placed on the wild families that make up the natural world. Spotlight on Nature is tailored for readers wanting to know more about their favorite creatures than a simple picture book or encyclopedia article can tell them, and the narrative feature interspersed throughout the informational text will attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title also underscores the importance of conservation, pointing out where people can see the animal in both captivity and the wild.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Stand Alone Nonfiction

Reycraft Books © 2022

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1-4

Totally Not True!

Have you seen a Bigfoot? No? But you have probably heard of Bigfoot, and people are convinced that it is real. How do we know what is real and what is not? We use scientific method. TNT blows apart myths with SCIENCE! Gather the evidence and test it. Will the myth hold up to explosive science? There is only one way to find out.

Bearport Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Creative Sports: WNBA - A History of Women's Hoops

Introduce young basketball fans to the extraordinary history of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream with a photo-laden narrative of the team's greatest successes. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers get the highlights of the team's superstars and memorable seasons as well as its playoff runs. A colorful layout drives home the action, and sidebars capture unforgettable moments and players, such as Angel McCoughtry and Tiffany Hayes. Middle grade sports fans experience their favorite professional women's basketball teams like never before in this title from the Creative Sports series.

Creative Education © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

7th to 8th Grade Nonfiction

Change Makers

This six-book series introduces readers to people who have helped change the world as entertainers, pandemic problem-solvers, and more. Each leveled title in the Change Makers series engages readers with fascinating facts and photos of people throughout history who have been bold enough to make a difference. Featuring names such as Maya Angelou, BeyoncÄ, Charles Dickens, Frederick Douglass, Malala, Shakespeare, and more, thereÎs sure to be someone to inspire every reader!

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Children During Conflicts

Children in conflict zones experience life-threatening situations and witness violence. They are killed or injured; some are forced to fight; many are orphaned. This important series helps show the significant ways in which conflicts shape and change children's lives, impacting their families, their physical and mental health, and their futures. Extension questions encourage readers to think critically, make connections, and reflect. Perspectives boxes feature people affected by conflict. Each book highlights efforts by organizations to protect and aid children trapped in conflicts, along with suggestions on ways to support their work. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.

Crabtree Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Cryptid Guides: Creatures of Folklore

In folklore, there are many different types of made-up creatures, such as vampires, as well as what are known as cryptids animals which may or may not exist such as sea monsters. This highly entertaining series takes a serious look at the possibilities of existence for a number of legendary creatures. Special sections look at their origin stories, where in the world they are thought to exist, a timeline of their history and recorded sightings, and their place in literature and popular culture. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
5

Destination: Middle Ages

Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined.

Crabtree Publishing © 2017

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
5

Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune

Failure is part of life, and the old adage "try, try again" is at the center of this hi-lo series exploring failures across industries that, with ingenuity and resilience, turned into some of the world's greatest success stories. Surprising origin stories of popular products keeps readers engaged and turning the page.

Cherry Lake Publishing (45th Parallel Press) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Focus on Geography

This engaging series explores the dynamic human and physical geographies of countries around the world. Each book in this engaging series focuses on how a countryÎs landforms, climate, and resources shape human settlement and affect daily life, culture and identity, and the economy. Significant people, places, and events, as well as challenges for the future are featured. Free downloadable Teachers Guide available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
6

Investigating Body Systems

Investigating Body Systems uses full-color photos and diagrams to introduce readers to the main organ systems of the human body. The science that makes each system function is clearly explained, and new research on the body's processes are explored. Fact-check boxes help separate fact from fiction, and key figures in the development of the scientific method are identified. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
6

Living Wild

Fascinating animals are explored in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of the featured creature. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore.

Creative Education © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
7.3 (Quiz #521352)

Nerd Culture

The Nerd Culture hi-lo series covers popular topics in the nerd community: DIY, fantasy, gaming, Japanese popular culture, role-playing, and science fiction.

Cherry Lake Publishing (45th Parallel Press) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Technology Breakthroughs

TodayÎs technology is sleek, innovative, and advanced. But it hasnÎt always been this way. How did people manage without AppleÎs newest iPhone, access to a power plant, or KelloggÎs cereal? The history of technology is filled with groundbreaking advancements in computers, transportation, and even pandemic response. With engaging photos and layouts to hook readers, Technology Breakthroughs describes inventors, their designs, and the ways in which technology has changed our world.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Turning Points in U.S. History

Through fact-driven text, key photos, and engaging layouts, Turning Points explores many pivotal moments in the rich history of the United States. There are moments of celebration. There are also moments of crisis. Each important moment shaped the US into the country it is today. Readers will explore US history from the Boston Tea Party through the Civil Rights movement in this enlightening and well-balanced series.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Young Adult Nonfiction

@RosenTeenTalk

Teenagers today face a wide range of stressful situations that often require a sensitive and knowledgeable mentor to guide them through. The comprehensive guides in this set were designed to appeal to teens who might struggle with reading but still need mature and age-appropriate advice to help them make important decisions in their lives. The manageable text offers solid advice on finances, food preparation, self-care, and more. Dynamic designs, photographs of teenagers, and accessible text help draw in reluctant readers and give teenagers a reliable source of support.

Rosen Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
3

Lightbox Literature Studies

Each title in the Lightbox Literature Studies series features comprehensive teacher resources, such as rubrics and activityoriented teacher notes, to help guide lesson plans. Historical documents and firsthand accounts provide meaningful context to helpreaders study each work of literature and discoverits relevance today.

Weigl Lightbox © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
9

Living in America

The United States of America is a complex nation. At various times in its nearly 250-year history, the country's citizens have endured racism, poverty, and gun violence. They've been split apart and brought together by politics, news media, and ideas about what constitutes a basic human right. In this nonfiction series, early high schoolers will learn the history behind many social studies hot topics, including immigration, voting rights, and LGBTQ+ discrimination; how and why we continue to struggle today; and what's being done to improve those challenging aspects of living in America. Each title includes real-life profiles of people who are living the featured topic, factual sidebars, a glossary, and an index.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
7.4 (Quiz # 523857)

National Parks

Embark on a visual odyssey through America's pristine wilderness with our captivating travel series. Traverse iconic landscapes like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite through vibrant images and rich narratives. Delve into park histories, weather facts, and wildlife knowledge. Your ultimate guide for visiting, including info on facilities and must-see gems. Uncover nature's treasures today!

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

NFL Teams

Step onto the gridiron, and explore the history of your favourite NFL teams. Each book in this series offers an action-packed look at a team's greatest players, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. Each book also includes informative side bars, a list of team records, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Apex © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

Odysseys in Business

They are names recognized around the world today: Tesla. Starbucks. Netflix. Google. But how did these companies grow into global giants? Designed for readers age 12 and up, this comprehensive series spotlights flourishing corporations in a range of areas, from automotive and entertainment to beverages and computers, and introduces the key leaders who guided them to prominence. Each title surveys the featured company's history, examining its triumphs and failures, products and innovations, and the impact it has had on the lives of consumers around the globe. A sophisticated resource for business economics studies and STEM units on contemporary technology and industry.

Creative Education © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
7.5 (Quiz # 550511)

Odysseys in Mysteries

Some of history's most mysterious phenomena involve tales so incredible that they blur the lines between fact and fiction. Odysseys in Mysteries invites advanced and curious readers along on a journey to explore legendary sites and creatures like never before. Encounters, rumors, and hoaxes are laid out along with scientific facts, official investigations, and real events, allowing for fascinating examination of the creature or location in question. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with eye-catching photographs and illustrations, sidebars, and colored callouts, encouraging readers to decide for themselves: could this mystery be solvable? The truth is out there-for someone to find!

Creative Education © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
7

Odysseys in Recent Events

Empower young people to become informed citizens with a journalistic view into the people, events, and issues affecting our world. Each volume takes a comprehensive dive into its topic, providing advanced readers with a depth of knowledge and insights, and encouraging further research and study. The sophisticated design features striking photos and multiple sidebars provide relevant examples for additional discussion and thought. The informational text promotes critical thinking and awareness of global issues.

Creative Education © 2023

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
7.1 (Quiz #519450)

Odysseys in the Environment

At a time when environmental issues are being hotly debated, it is more important than ever that young people be fully informed. These titles invite advanced readers on a journey to explore the history of environmental affairs like never before. Each volume features a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs and relevant, compelling examples to clarify potentially complicated subjects. Multiple side bars provide fodder for additional discussion and thought, and numerous resources are listed to encourage further interaction.

Creative Education © 2021

Binding Type
Library Bound
Reading Level
7

Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

The world is a big place—filled with big concepts! This series delves into some of the most compelling ideas and questions of our time, inspiring readers to think critically about the world around them. Scientific American presents fascinating and thought-provoking explorations of the latest science-related issues and discoveries affecting our world today. Through the work of experts in various scientific fields, curious readers will be empowered to understand this century's evolving challenges and help shape the future.

Rosen Publishing (Scientific American Ed © 2024

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
9-10

Picture Books and Children's Fiction

Amazing Journeys in Historical Fiction

Readers become a part of history in this series as they take amazing journeys back in time to learn about the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake, September 11th, World War II, and more.

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Amazing Journeys of Laughter

This series takes readers on amazing journeys into zany worlds where squirrels go skiing, animals take over the zoo, a very stinky smell causes chaos, and more.

Crabtree Publishing (Seahorse Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Aesop's Theater

In the AesopÎs Fables by AV2 series, classic fables are given a lighthearted twist. These familiar tales are performed by a troupe of animal players whose endearing personalities bring the stories to life.

Weigl AV2 © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Bruce the Beaver

Bruce is a very busy beaver! And sometimes he needs reminding about manners and responsibilities. In this charming, illustrated beginning reader series, Bruce's family and friends help him learn about patience and cooperation, as well as being considerate of others. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Crabtree Publishing © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Funny Thing Happened

High-flying hijinks. Delightful detours. Epic explanations. Welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated author/illustrator duo Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, where a notoriously (and hilariously) unreliable narrator explains his outrageous adventures. Detail-rich illustrations bring to life the unbelievable oddness of each story. Now in reinforced library bindings, these fantastically fast-paced tales will hold up to countless circulations as young readers revel in the over-the-top antics.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Now in the most durable library binding, these four books from bestselling duo Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford bring the excitement of the construction site to library readers everywhere. Playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, with themes of friendship and working together, make these books a surefire favorite for construction fans of all ages.

Amicus (Amicus Illustrated) © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Horse and Zebra

Horse and Zebra are best frends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need.

Jolly Fish Press © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Lowriders

Learn about lowriders and Mexican-American slang with a loveable trio of friends who pursue their dreams in this lighthearted graphic novel series. Inked with science facts and colored with true friendship, the bold illustrations and funny storylines keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through. With a glossary at the back to provide definitions for Spanish and science terms, this delightful series will educate and entertain in equal measure.

Black Rabbit Books © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
2.7 (Quiz # 501047)

Own Voices, Own Stories

Sleeping Bear Press © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Perfect Picture Books

Read and enjoy Chinese stories in English! Beautifully written and lovingly illustrated by some of China's favorite authors and illustrators, these stories have traveled across the world and across languages for all to share.

Sequoia Kids Media (Cardinal Media) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level
K-3

Picture Books

Sleeping Bear Press © 2023

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Super Sports Stories

Super Sports Stories features action-packed sports stories while introducing concepts of social and emotional (SEL) skills. Early fluent readers will follow characters who learn how to be team players and challenge themselves while playing their favourite sports. Bright, fun illustrations match the fictional storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills.

Jump! © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
2.3 (Quiz #521369)

The Kids Under the Stairs

Ben B, Ben Y, Jordan J, and Javier are divergent thinkers. They struggle with reading, but with the help of Ms. J., they band together to take over the school newspaper, deal with social-emotional troubles, and embrace their different types of intelligence. This funny, clever novel-in-verse series tells honest, heartfelt stories about friendship, family, and personal identity that will encourage struggling readers to embrace their own 'divergent' self.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level

Graphic Novels

Animal Masterminds

Animals may be smarter than you think! Follow the true story of animal masterminds showing their supersmarts. Bright graphic illustrations paired with nonfiction content bring vibrancy to these true stories, while more information on the animals and stories of fellow smart creatures brings the learning full circle.

Bearport Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level
Accelerated Reader
3.5 (Quiz #519875)

It's Her Story

This inspiring series explores the lives of amazing women who have changed the world, from scientists and activists to writers and artists. Each illustrated graphic novel takes young readers through the hardships and triumphs of real women.

Sequoia Kids Media (Sunbird Books) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level
2-5

Magical Pet Vet

Join magical pet vetsÑTaye, Marta, and EmilyÑon 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 team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series invites young readers into the world of STEM with real-life veterinary science in a fun and fantastical world.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2025

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level

The Nightmares of Nightmute

Nightmute Academy offers a unique summer learning experience. As new students Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo will discover, there's more than reading, writing, and arithmetic taking place on campus. In this school's lockers, you're just as likely to find a ghost as you are a textbook! This graphic novel series includes educational sidebars that explore the history and science (and pseudoscience) behind some of the world's spookiest encounters.

Cherry Lake Publishing © 2023

Binding Type
Reinforced Library
Reading Level

Young Adult Fiction

Horizon

Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, HorizonÎs Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.

Flux (Jolly Fish Press) © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level

YA Fiction

Rosen Publishing (West 44 Books) © 2024

Binding Type
Reinforced binding
Reading Level
2-3

Requiem Dark

In this queer, female-led YA cyberpunk adventure, heiress-turned-smuggler Asa and gunslinger Riven are forced to vie for leadership of an underworld faction after a mysterious hacker turns the city against them; meanwhile, a captured crew member must ally with an old enemy to find his way home.

Flux © 2023

Binding Type
Paperback
Reading Level

Spanish Language

iEncuUntralos En La Naturaleza

Can you tell a bear track from a turkey track? Can you tell an oak tree from a maple tree? Readers will learn to identify different forest animal tracks, flowers, trees, and mushrooms in this fun, interactive series! Carefully leveled text provides defining details for each animalÎs tracks, plant, or fungi, while accompanying photos show identifying features. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes readers, asking them to match each set of tracks with its animal owner or plants and mushrooms with their name. Each book also includes picture labels, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, an index, and a picture glossary.

Jump! © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
K

Animales asquerosos

Dung beetles eat poop. Skunks spray smelly liquid. Snails leave slimy trails. What other gross animals are there? Learn more with these exciting books! Have you read them all?

Jump! © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
K

Animales de la selva tropical

Rainforests are teeming with lifeÑanacondas slithering along the forest floor, monkeys swinging from branches, and parrots flying in the canopy. New readers will love this high-interest topic and build key Spanish vocabulary with the Spot search-and-find format. Picture prompts and an answer key give visual support, making this series perfect for kindergarten Spanish readers.

Amicus © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

Animales Que Rompen Récords

Record-Breaking Animals introduces beginning readers to the biggest, smallest, fastest, slowest, smartest, and strongest creatures in the animal kingdom. Learn about the impressive feats of a wide variety of animals.

Jump! © 2025

Binding Type
Library
Reading Level
K

Aventuras reptilianas

Some crawl and thrash, catching prey with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth. Others climb and change color, snagging meals with super sticky tongues. Reptiles have incredible abilities and lead amazing lives. Take readers on an adventure through their worlds with expertly leveled Spanish text, infographics, and in-your-face photography that shows the animals in action.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Bichos peligrosos

They creep. They crawl. And they kill! These dangerous bugs wreak havoc around the world, and they intrigue readers with their gross features and amazing abilities. Bring readers up close and personal with these creatures through North American Spanish text, captivating infographics, and in-your-face photography that will have them squirming as they turn the pages.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
3.1

Creative Sports: Campeones de la World Series

Hit a home run with young baseball fans in this new series from the Creative Sports brand, translated into North American Spanish. Each elementary-level nonfiction title introduces the history of the featured Major League Baseball club, where it plays home games, star players and managers, and memorable World Series championships. Vibrant layouts spotlight players of different eras, and an "About the Team" section recaps important facts.

The Creative Company © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
3

Curiosidad por la vida ecológica

Why do we need to save the earth? Does recycling really help? Does compost smell bad? Translated into North American Spanish, this series answers kidsÎ questions about the environment. The question-and-answer format helps build inquiry skills. A ÌStay Curious!Ê feature encourages further learning and builds critical thinking skills.

Amicus © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Curiosidad por las marcas favoritas

How do YouTubers make money? How many Pokémon are there really? Answer kids’ burning questions about their favorite brands and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers in these North American Spanish translations. Fact-based answers take readers behind the scenes to explore these iconic companies and their products that kids love. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.

Amicus © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

El mundo de tiburones

A massive great white shark bursts from the water, attacking a helpless seal. Meanwhile, in the ocean’s depths, a goblin shark waits to snag prey on needle-sharp teeth. Sharks are fearsome predators that rule the oceans. Through infographics, powerful photography, and a nonfiction beginning reader format, early/fluent readers can dive into the habitats, life cycles, and behaviors of these incredible animals. Translated into North American Spanish.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1
Accelerated Reader
2.2 (quiz# 521062)

Inspirar

Learn more about hard-working, awe-inspiring, record-breaking athletes in these profiles packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Translated into North American Spanish, this series features overviews of the athletes upbringings, the accomplishments and statistics that make them special, and how they continue to be heroes off the court.

Amicus © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
Quizzes Available

Maravillas

The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals to construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.

The Creative Company © 2025

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
1

Mi vida conà

Who better to talk about experiences with chronic health conditions or disorders than the kids who have them? These Spanish translations of our My Life with series feature real kids and their lives. Beautiful illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity. Includes tips for kids about interacting with someone with a chronic disorder.

Amicus © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2
Accelerated Reader
2.9 (Quiz #520921)

Nuestro sistema solar

Blast off into space with a search-and-find adventure through our solar system. Young astronomers discover new Spanish vocabulary and get a close-up view of the eight major planets. Low level text has been translated into North American Spanish to help build reading success with incredible images to captivate early readers.

Amicus © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
K

Protectores federales

Hi-tech cameras. Hidden messages. Secret missions. There's nothing more high-interest than the jobs federal workers do in secret to keep U.S. citizens safe. In this North American Spanish translated series, leveled text and detailed infographics help struggling and reluctant readers find out what goes on behind the scenes when keeping Americans safe from enemies.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Ruedas salvajes

Nothing screams high-interest like a set of squealing tires. Engage struggling and reluctant readers with a topic they love, and give them reading practice with content they can succeed with in this North American Spanish series. Carefully translated text paired with accessible infographics and in-your-face photos will have readers racing back for more.

Black Rabbit Books © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
2

Spanish First Look and Find

Now in SpanishÑFavorite characters help little ones explore the pages all on their own, which builds confidence as they step into reading! As kids search busy scenes for hidden objects, they'll build skills like searching, pointing, matching, and making comparisons. Then, turn to the last pages of the book for even more Look and Find activities that caregivers and children can enjoy together.

Sequoia Kids Media (PI Kids) © 2024

Binding Type
Library Binding
Reading Level

Vida salvaje

Get to know the furry, feathery, scaly wild animals with whom we share our planet! Translated into North American Spanish, this in-depth, middle-grade nonfiction series profiles mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish with vivid photos and facts about their life cycles, diets, and habitats. Built on solid life science with the aid of sidebars, a range map, and a glossary, each title also includes a folk tale about the featured creature, adding a cross-curricular cultural layer to the text.

The Creative Company © 2024

Binding Type
Hardcover
Reading Level
6