Books - School Age

4 years & up. Know and Follow Rules by Cheri. J. Meiners. A child who doesn't follow rules is always in trouble. This book starts with simple reasons why we have rules: to help us stay safe, learn, be fair, and get along. Then, it presents four basic rules: "Listen," "Best Work," "Hands and Body to Myself," and "Please and Thank You." The focus throughout is on the positive sense of pride that comes with learning to follow rules. Includes a section of… More »

3 - 9 years. All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes-even young superheroes! But what do they do when they're having a bad day? Colorful action-packed illustrations and dynamite rhyming text reveal the many ways superheroes (and ordinary children, too) can resist the super-temptation to cause a scene when they're sad, mad, frustrated, lonely, or afraid. From burning off steam on a bike or a hike, to helping others, this energetic picture book has plenty of fun ideas to… More »

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.

Encourage children to create their own narrative based on the illustrations in Pancakes for Breakfast. This nearly wordless picture book follows the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make pancakes for breakfast but quickly finds she is missing ingredients. Wordless books promote language development and critical thinking skills. Hardcover.

3 years & up. The classic holiday poem is brought to life in this picture book featuring scenes of a Victorian home. 40 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.

3 years & up. <span>In their new adventure, Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins. The next thing the two campers know, they are plunging down a mountain, racing down a river, and teetering on the edge of a waterfall! How will Mr. Magee and Dee find their way out of this slippery situation? </span> 36 pages.

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.

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.

3 years & up. It's Ruby's first day at school and she is nervous. How will her Mom help Ruby find her courage? Ruby and Mom's experiences open the door for caregivers to ask children about their own anxieties about new experiences. Paperback. 32 pages.