Paperback Books

Grades 3 - 6. These well-written biographies and autobiographies tell the stories of noteworthy individuals in a variety of contexts. Each book highlights the life, contributions and accomplishments of the individual in a fun, engaging way. Fascinating details and black-and-white illustrations fill each story, along with side notes and a time line to enhance readers' understanding. Collection includes six, 112-page paperbacks.

4 years & up. Enriching stories from various regions around the world. Set includes <em>A Gift for Amma, To Carnival, Hanas Hundreds of Hijabs, </em>and <em>My Cousin's Mermaid.</em>

4 years & up. Enjoy rhyming in a new way as children explore these bright and beautiful titles. Set includes <em>Copy the, Copy Cat! </em>and <em>Follow the Flyway.</em>

Sofia and her siblings can barely wait for nightfall because they want to fill a jar with fireflies. Once Mars flickers and the owl begins to hoot, Sofia and her whole family venture out into the night to find and catch fireflies. All the while, the fireflies light up the sky like a glittering galaxy. Enjou this thoughtful story about engaging with nature in fun yet responsible ways. The book also includes informative end matter that tells readers how to find fireflies and protect their habitats. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Introduce this wonderful Celebrate Diversity Around the World Classroom Reading Books set to your classroom read alongs. With your children, explore the ways we are alike and different by exploring family identities, values and responsibilities. This set of books encourages diversity and inclusion, empathy, literacy, and early vocabulary. Hardback/paperback combination. Set of 8.

4 - 8 years. This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards. Paperback. 24 pages.

5 years & up. Take your children on a journey to the world around them with this set of National Geographic Nonfiction for Young Readers. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginners reads features the magnificent images of National Geographic. These images are accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Children will love reading abou subjects such as animals, plants, rocks, and mummies. Encourage your children to write about what they read… More »

6 years & up. When Stanley plays center field for his baseball team, he is a fantastic player! None of the other players can float to catch the highest hits, or earn walks from the fastest pitchers. But when fairness is questioned by the other team, Stanley has to prove himself.<br /> Flat Stanley at Bat is a Level 2 I Can Read book, geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little support. Paperback.<br />  

3 - 8 years. Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he's grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in-- the Moose family! At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose's buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose because of his size, but he soon realizes that despite their differences, he has made a new friend. Paperback. 32 pages.

3 years & up. Ideal for classrooms, this economical set combines 7 diverse titles for a range of cultural classroom experiences. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

4 - 8 years. Join Mr. Rabbit in exploring the Golden Rule: Do unto Otters as you would have Otters do unto you! "Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you."-Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C. Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl. Be a good friend and neighbor by simply… More »

36 years & up. Young children learn the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these diligent workers make to our life and the world around us. 24 pages. Paperback.

6 - 8 years. Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got a clean slate. So when her new second-grade teacher, Ms. Campbell, mistakenly thinks it's her birthday and brings in a huge chocolate cake, Keena realizes that she's gotten herself into a sticky situation. She knows she has to tell the truth, but it's not easy to turn down her very own birthday cake and a chance to wear a sparkly crown.… More »

4 - 8 years. Humorous Illustrations, easy-to-read text, and dinosaurs introduce young children to good manners and prosocial behavior. Dinosaurs don't just take, dinosaurs do share. When they are mad, they don't hit or bite; instead they use words to express their feelings. They shout and run outdoors; they don't shout at a wedding or run in the china shop. This book teaches young children the benefits of being considerate toward others and the secret to making friends. Paperback. 24 pages.

Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. He's the only one in his class who hasn't lost a tooth! All of the other students in Mrs. Wushy's first grade have signed their names on the Big Tooth, and Freddy's determined to get his name on it, too.

1st Grade and up. This text is written in Spanish by award-winning author Monique Gray Smith. The sunlight on the face. The scent of hot bannock baking. They grab the hand of someone dear. What fills your heart with joy? This beautiful book, with illustrations by renowned artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for both children and adults to think about and appreciate the moments of life that fill us with joy. Paperback, 24 pages.

5 years & up. School can be a scary place when bullies make it feel unsafe! It's hard to feel confident in yourself when someone consistently makes you feel like a "Nobody." No matter where he goes or what he does, Thomas cannot seem to get away from Kyle's persistent tormenting. He just won't stop picking on him! As the story unfolds Thomas slowly learns how to overcome the bullying and his self-esteem grows from the help of those around him. Kyle also grows as Thomas does and soon… More »

4 years & up. Through the use of bear counters in this book set, foundational math skills come alive. Each book utilizes playful rhymes and hands-on interaction to introduce early math concepts. 32 pages each.

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4 years & up. Melvin throws fit after fit when he doesn't get what he wants. He must learn how to deal with disappointment. After all, you get what you get and you don't throw a fit. This important life lesson is illustrated beautifully in this relatable storyline. Paperback. 32 pages.

6 years & up. Transport your children on an amazing journey with this exciting Magic Tree House Paperback Book Reading and Exploration Set. Your children will love joining Jack and Annie on adventures through time and space. These books are great for connecting fiction with nonfiction texts. Each book is filled with factual information alongside exciting quests. Encourage your children to ask questions about vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. Paperback. Set of 8.

4 - 8 years. Little Lex has big dreams of becoming a superhero! He reads comic books, builds up his muscles, and orders a superhero costume. His first mission is to save a tomcat in trouble. The tomcat ends up bullying Dex about his size. Will Dex learn that a hero is not defined by the strength of his muscles, but the trueness of his heart? Paperback. 32 pages.

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know the whole story? Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, England, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. This easy-to-read narrative Is filled with plenty of black-and-white illustrations.