Paperback Books

3 years & up. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are celebrating their first Hanukkah. They love hearing the story of Hanukkah, eating "latkes" (fried potato pancakes) and "sufganiyot" (fried jelly donuts), and playing dreidel. 32 pages.

When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a timeline that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

4 - 12 years. The Universe is our school, nature our teacher, and every species has a lesson for us. With delightful simplicity, "Lifetimes" introduces some of nature's longest, shortest, and most unusual lifetimes. The lessons for us include: the value of cooperation, the importance of saving for the future, and taking time to have fun. A uniquely engaging way to appreciate nature and consider the fundamentals of life at the same time. Paperback. 32 pages.

A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Filled with thousands of full-color photographs and fact-filled profiles on 300 aircrafts, Flight follows the history of mankind taking to the skies. From Da Vinci's drawings of flying machines to Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in The Spirit of Saint Louis to the Boeing 767, this reference guide breaks down the complete story of aviation into easy-to-read… More »

4 years & up. This set of beginning readers will introduce kids to many friends who have a range of abilities. Each book is full of vibrant, full color photos paired to text that engages readers as they learn how to empathetic to their new friends. Grades K - 3. 24 pages. Set of 6 books.

8 - 12 years. Siblings Evan and Jessie Treski are at their grandmother's house in Vermont for the holidays, solving another mystery. This one involves figuring out who stole a cherished bell the whole neighborhood gathers around to ring in the New Year. Evan and Jessie also come to grips with unsettling changes in their grandmother's behavior. Chapter paperback. 192 pages.

4 years & up. Beautiful real image pages help children understand the importance of being kind, confident, grateful and mindful. Through these books, children learn about empathy, kindness, honesty, integrity and other moral values. They learn to understand and appreciate the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others, which fosters compassion, tolerance and respect for diversity. These books are great for group read alouds for children who aren't reading on their own yet or solo reading for… More »

4 years & up. To one young narrator, it's the simple things that mean the most, like sharing laughter with a friend, taking family rides in the country, and kissing her mama's arm. Paperback. 32 pages.

Grade 2. Whether exploring places unknown, discovering strange creatures, or reaching the outer recesses of space, these high-interest books will keep readers engaged as they build comprehension skills. Featuring quality TIME FOR KIDS® , these colorful books align with all State and National standards and include informational text with mathematics, science, and social studies themes. Readers have 24- 28 pages each.

8 - 12 years. Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart--but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is no telling who will win--and even more important, if their fight will ever end. Here is a clever blend of humor and math fun. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this… More »

Four famished foxes make fun of their brother Fosdyke, who feels fondly for fried figs, fennel, and French bread. Leaving him behind to fry and flamb�, they go foraging for fowl in a forbidden farmyard. Unfortunately, the foxes find the fowl forwarned. Foiled, they return to their den. Will they ever filch a fabulous farmyard feast? Or will they forgo fowl and finally admit that "a fox is a fox whatever the food"? 32 pages.

Grades 3 - 5. Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. Each story has a foreshadow event with simple clues and all follow with a satisfying ending as told through the eyes of Cam the spunky young heroine who is able to solve them all. Readers have loved these stories for over two decades and old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, new modern look. Set includes eight (8),64-page paperbacks.

Grades 1 - 2. The engaging fiction and authentic informational text in these books will motivate even the most reluctant reader! Each title features appealing themes that connect to real-world concepts. Three books involve the reader in a fascinating story to talk more about natural disasters, while three others take a more scientific approach to teach the reader. Set of six books have 24 - 28 pages each. Paperback.

4 years and up. Magaly enjoys the yummy Cuban food her abuela has been cooking since arriving from Havana. When Magaly's sweater goes missing, she discovers that Abuela is making ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Spanish vocabulary and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. 32 pages.

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4 years & up. Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there�s more strength and power in community than in being alone. This thrilling original fable about why starlings flock in murmurations and why their wings have speckles. 32 pages.

4 years & up. Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling � their nipa hut � and it takes care of them. When a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm. 32 pages.