Paperback Books

Grades K & up.Two-column format with new words, photographs, and drawings. Includes colored note boxes to help beginning readers enhance vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, and identify sounds. Paperback. 304 pages.

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.

3 years & up. Sing and follow along with these fun titles from Barefoot Books. Titles include <em>Boogie in the Bronx, Head Shoulders Knees & Toes, Rooftop Garden, </em>and <em>Yoga Adventure.</em> Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation.

5 - 10 years. Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with piles of tools and ideas, can they build a real flying machine together? This charming celebration of intergenerational friendship, creativity and the thrill of scientific discovery will delight young inventors and STEM educators alike. Paperback. 32 pages.

7 - 10 years. Gloria is best friends with Julian and his little brother Huey, and she has as much to say as they do. There's the parrot that ruins the Valentine for her mother; Huey's dog, which needs to be cured of his squirrel obsession; and what happens when classmate Latisha tricks Gloria, Julian, and Huey-but they don't know until it's too late! Chapter paperback. 112 pages.

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein, but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? for instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

An old nursery poem introduces animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings.

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.

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.

3 - 5 years. "If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . ." Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! There's a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, Robert the robot starts up the motor . . . and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever! Paperback. 40 pages.

Birth & up. Children can grow independence and confidence in their skills after enjoying this story. Board book.

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 »

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. 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.

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.

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 »

This round-the-world photographic book set introduces young children to the concept of the world's people, the places they live, and how they work and play. Each book tours the globe to develop a strong interest in cultures and ethnic heritage while showing differences in young children. Set includes 6 paperback books.

Grades K - 1. Spark the interest of beginning readers with engaging fiction and authentic informational content! These high-quality books feature an appropriate reading level and familiar standards-based themes. Set of 6 books have 12 - 20 pages each.

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.

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 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.

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.