Fuel the imaginations and reading skills of emergent readers! These fun stories combine age-appropriate text and kid-friendly illustrations perfect for readers grades PreK-1.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

K-1

Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

We all enjoy delicious treats, but how do we get from a tiny seed to a jar, bottle, bag, or plate of these favorite foods? Each book in this series is full of bright step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions that show young children how to grow a plant (with lots of science along the way). At the end of each book, readers will find a recipe to turn their produce into a meal. Today, many children lack knowledge about how foods are grown. These truly hands-on books fill that gap and will get little hands both muddy and sticky!

Lerner Publishing Group (Ruby Tuesday Books) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2

Lantana Inclusive Picture Books are stories celebrating every kind of child and family, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read. With a focus on #ownvoices authors from under-represented groups, these stories make a diverse range of lived experiences accessible to young readers, so that children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations can get to love, cherish and identify with the books they read.

Lerner Publishing Group (Lantana Publishing) © 2024

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

Various

Who would win? A crocodile or a hippo? A wolf or a moose? Readers will learn about the skills and techniques animals use both to hunt and to protect themselves in the wild.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Millbrook Press © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Various

Get set for the trip of a lifetime in this fun and fact-filled series that reveals our planet's amazing rock cycle! Each book is packed with information that explains the science behind the rock cycle and is full of case studies that take readers on a tour of the best places to see this amazing process in action. The Rock Cycle Road Trip is the ultimate ride through a world that rocks!

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Children) © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

6

The universe is full of fascinating, incredible facts. From sports arenas to the oceans to the deepest reaches of space, readers will learn high-interest, educational facts that they'll want to share with their friends.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1-2

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the subject's achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these titles valuable reference resources.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

5

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.

Lerner Publishing Group (Rockport Publishing) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

5

Join award-winning science author Sandra Markle as she sheds light on some of the most fascinating scientific investigations in the animal kingdom. Solve real-life science mysteries alongside the teams of scientists dedicated to saving vanishing species or discovering new ones. And see how scientists, governments, and concerned citizens work together to pull endangered species back from the brink of extinction.

Millbrook Press © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

5

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

The World of Anime and Manga explores the popular Japanese art forms of anime and manga. The series examines the history of anime and manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact of these art forms around the world today. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2024

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

3-4

The universe is full of fascinating, incredible facts. From sports arenas to the oceans to the deepest reaches of space, readers will learn high-interest, educational facts that they'll want to share with their friends.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1-2

Understanding Natural Disasters teaches readers about natureÎs most destructive phenomena. The books in this series explain what causes natural disasters, how they affect communities, and how people can defend against them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, Source Notes, and resources to aid in further research.

ReferencePoint Press © 2025

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

3-4

Lerner Publishing Group (Walker Books Australia) © 2024

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

3-5

How do I save for college? How do I apply for a job? What is compound interest? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in these practical guides for financial literacy.

Twenty-First Century Books © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

7-8

ReferencePoint Press © 2024

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

Various

Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for modern technology in this fascinating and thoroughly researched series.

Twenty-First Century Books © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

7-9

This series introduces students to some of the most popular art forms. The books do this by exploring early development the art form and the innovators who made that happen; important changes over time in tools, techniques, and styles; the contemporary art form and influential contemporary artists; and new directions.

ReferencePoint Press © 2025

Binding Type

Library

Reading Level

6-12

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Various

Primary grades readers meet a variety of youngÑand, of course, adorable!Ñanimals that live in North America. They will learn about each animal's birth and life cycle, what it eats, and many more fascinating facts.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2-3

This dynamic series is specially designed to show you how to both master, and get maximum enjoyment from the sports you love. A combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photographs, and diagrams will make difficult skills easier to master-skills that your sporting heroes use every day. All this, along with clear introductions to the rules and regulations, and tips on the right ways to get fit and stay fit, will help to get you on the road to sporting success!

Hungry Tomato © 2022

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

4-5

Creston Books © 2023

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

2

In the animal kingdom, some animals are born to be kings! Readers will discover apex predators and the food chains they rule in this exciting series that explores top predators, their prey, and the intricate food webs they weave. Full of gripping photographs, lively text, and an eye-catching design, this series brings to life the extraordinary world of killer kings.

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Children) © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

6

Lerner Publishing Group (Carolrhoda) © 2024

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Lerner Publishing Group (Carolrhoda Lab) © 2024

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

Lerner Publishing Group (Gecko Press) © 2024

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl... Imani's hair magically changes when she embraces her inner powers, such as bravery, compassion, creativity, and more. Young readers will love following Imani's adventures with her hair magic in these early chapter books.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Explore the beauty and significance of holidays and festivals around the world! Children have the opportunity to embrace multiculturalism and understand the world around them at a young age. Each book includes cultural backmatter and an activity or craft to continue the celebration in the classroom or in your own home.

Lerner Publishing Group (Soaring Kite Boooks) © 2024

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

In this beautiful science series, readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for food and water and a place to live, reproduce, and raise their young. Packed with facts, core curriculum information and fantastic photographs that support the text, each book takes readers on a mini trek through a habitat. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, the reader will discover connections and interactions between the plants, animals, and other living things that make each habitat their home.

Ruby Tuesday Books © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2

How was the Earth made and how is it changing? Answers to these questions and many incredible Earth facts lie ahead in this hands-on series, with spectacular photos, accessible diagrams, and cool experiments.

Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato0174) © 2021

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

5

Creston Books © 2023

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

3

Celebrate Passover with books from Kar-Ben! Prepare your house for the holiday, learn about the seder, and enhance your celebration with our Passover stories. From picture books to haggadahs, Kar-Ben offers stories and information about this important holiday that celebrates freedom. Enjoy your seder with these great books that also make wonderful afikomen gifts!

Lerner Publishing Group (Kar-Ben) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Explore the greatest athletes of the past and present in the world's most popular sports. Count them down from ten to one, then rank them for yourself!

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Gymnastics is a popular and highly viewed sport with a long, exciting history worldwide. Competitions range from beginner to professional levels and are made up of a variety of specialized events. This engaging series gives readers an inside look at gymnastics, including its history and the top gymnasts of the past and present.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your favorite come out on top?

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

This series gets readers swaying to the rhythm as they delve into various dance styles, from the elegance of ballet to the vibrant pulse of tap dancing. Each book explains the dance style, offers tips on performing, and provides instructions for a specific dance move. Readers will be eager to step onto the dance floor with their newly learned moves.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Explore the lives of the world's best and hottest sports superstars in this incredible series. Each title takes readers through the athlete's childhood and early sport experiences through their rise to fame and current records. Witness how they rule their sports, prepare for big events, and help their communities.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Zoom into the world of dirt bike racing! Readers will speed through this series as they learn about everything about this exciting sport including rules, bikes, popular events, and famous racers. Engage literacy and engagement beyond the text with fun back matter and diagrams.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

With ultimate sports, ultimate sportspeople, and landscapes, readers will love this ultimate adrenaline-high series. Packed with information about extreme sports, the extreme geography in which they take place, and the extreme sportspeople who practice them, this engaging, high-interest series will inspire the next generation of ultimate sport stars!

Lerner Publishing Group (Cheriton Children) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Sports fans will flip over this series chock-full of amazing stats and interesting information. Learn about the most important stats in sports, crunch the numbers, and meet the athletes who make it all possible.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

Some athletes' careers are so impressive that they become near-mythical figures! Learn about the lives of sports heroes and legends from the past and present. These biographies of the biggest superstars in sports history cover each athlete's rise to the top, their greatest games and successes, and other moments that cemented their status as sports legends.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Discover some of the most thrilling aspects of esports (organized, multiplayer video game competitions), including the industry's biggest stars, its greatest events, and the technology that makes it all possible.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Read about the world's greatest athletes who play some of the most important positions in sports. The amazing stats, thrilling moments, and record-breaking performances packed into each book will fascinate sports fans.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2022

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Accelerated Reader

4.6 (Quiz #519273)

The greatest teams of all time dominated their sports and won championships. Read all about legendary teams in a fun, top-ten format packed with thrilling action, interesting stats, and incredible moments.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2021

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Accelerated Reader

5.4 (Quiz #511359)

Explore the great outdoors and examine popular hunting and fishing practices in this fun series. Readers will learn about the gear, safety requirements, and STEM concepts behind these outdoor activities. Most importantly, readers are introduced to best conservation and stewardship practices to ensure habitat health. Each title provides well-researched information with sidebars and a back matter feature to make this high-interest topic accessible and engaging.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3-4

Introduce young readers to popular sports! These accessible titles explain the equipment needed and the basic rules of eight sports. Social and emotional connections encourage readers to think about what it would be like to play on a team.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Meet some of the world's most famous athletes, celebrate their biggest games and defining moments, and discover what they like to do for fun. See how these superstars worked hard to achieve their dreams and now inspire others.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2022

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Accelerated Reader

5.0 (Quiz #512779)

Explore the lives of the world's best and hottest sports superstars in this incredible series. Each title takes readers through the athlete's childhood and early sport experiences through their rise to fame and current records. Witness how they rule their sports, prepare for big events, and help their communities.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

This series highlights the greatest athletes across the world's most popular sports in a fun, top-ten format! Packed with color photos, exciting stats, and thrilling action, each book is sure to appeal to sports fans.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2020

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Accelerated Reader

5.0 (Quiz #503726)

Learn about the history, greatest players, and most iconic moments of the world's most popular sports teams. Chock-full of stats and shareable information, sports fans will love the action-packed, high-interest text and thrilling photos.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Life can bring tough challenges and difficult situations. In this series, the Sesame Street friends provide caregivers and educators a place to begin facilitating discussion around tough topics.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Lerner Publishing Group © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

K-1

Elmo, Abby, Archibaldo y sus amigos de Sesame Street juntos en esta presentaci-n positiva de los rasgos de la personalidad y el bienestar social y emocional. Las actividades ayudan a los niûos a poner en prçctica cada tema, mientras que el texto simple y un diseûo colorido hacen que todo siga siendo interesante y divertido.

Lerner Spanish © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this positive introduction to character traits and social-emotional wellness. Hands-on activities help kids model each topic, while simple text and a Colorful design keep things engaging and fun.

Lerner Publications ™ © 2021

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

These low-level introductions celebrate community helpers with the help of beloved characters from Sesame Street. Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and others explore this core curriculum with the signature charm and fun of Sesame Street.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2021

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

K

Celebrate differences in people and their cultures with Elmo, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends in this inclusive series. Bright photographs and lively text depict moments of everyday life from food to family. A simple, respectful approach to diversity promotes kindness and empathy while developing social emotional skills.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this positive introduction to character traits and social and emotional wellness. Hands-on activities help kids model each topic, while simple text and a colorful design keep things engaging and fun.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

K-1

This series is a fun, interactive way to explore spatial language. Each book features the Sesame Street friends with a fun guessing-game format that invites readers to test their knowledge.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

K-1

Discover some of the amazing places in our communities-from the post office to the zoo-with the help of friends from Sesame Street. Hands-on back-matter activities help children engage with what they've read.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2022

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

K-1

These low-level introductions celebrate community helpers with the help of beloved characters from Sesame Street. Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and others explore this core curriculum with the signature charm and fun of the Muppets from Sesame Street.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Explore the wonderful world of science with your friends from Sesame Street. Ernie, Big Bird, and the rest of your Sesame Street friends make key science concepts accessible and engaging for young learners.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Lerner Spanish © 2025

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Fuel the imaginations and reading skills of emergent readers! These fun stories combine age-appropriate text and kid-friendly illustrations perfect for reading levels E-G.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

1.0 (Quiz #520528)

Emergent readers at guided reading levels G©I will delight in these books that blend charming, leveled text and illustrations. Silly characters will make children grin, and a reading quiz helps readers with text comprehension.

Lerner Publishing Group © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1-2

A whimsical yet perfectly down to earth picture book about a day of family, mealtimes, climbing trees, and play, told through a bird family, from 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient Eva Lindström.

Gecko Press © 2023

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

1

This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of therapy dogs. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences—from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also providing more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Lerner Publishing Group (Mayo Clinic Press) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Lerner Publishing Group (Kar-Ben) © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Lerner Publishing Group (Planting People © 2022

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

Ruby Tuesday Books © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2

Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.

Lerner Publishing Group (Rockport Publishing) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Learn science concepts and facts about the natural world while solving spooky mysteries in these funny and educational graphic novels. Join the Mystery Science Detectives, an after-school club with knack for solving the trickiest, eeriest mysteries around. While working each case, the team reveals the scientific knowledge at play, explaining elementary and middle-school science concepts in an engaging way. Can you solve the mysteries before the team does?

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Kaz and Truly, two mismatched cousins, have discovered a pair of mysterious matching wristbands. And when they bump the bands together, they summon an outer-space superhero. Meet Trinn Cyclo, the Omega Knight! It's a weird afternoon. But as Kaz, Truly, and the rest of Oregon become targets of alien invaders Maximo Skulldigg and the Galactic Horde, they'll need all the help they can get!

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

This hilarious, irreverent graphic novel series will entice fans of Captain Underpants and The Lego Batman Movie. Spanish cartoonist Artur Laperla presents the adventures of a costumed crime-fighter who turns into a potato and becomes a bigger hero than ever. He faces off against sinister scientists, slugs from space, giant chickens, and more in a series of graphic novels perfect for reluctant readers.

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Accelerated Reader

Quizzes Available

The impacts of climate change are becoming more and more visible, transforming people's lives and the environments around them. The Climate Crisis series explores the causes and effects of climate change in an accessible graphic nonfiction format. Through these titles, young readers will learn more about key concepts and major developments within this world-changing topic.

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Learn about the history of robotics, the building blocks of a robot, the basics of coding, and more in these humorous, high-energy graphic novels. When soccer fanatic La Ion transfers to a new school, he only wants to find his next teammates. But a sign for a soccer club leads him to a robot soccer crew, with human students behind the controls. The mix-up draws La Ion into a rivalry with a club of battle-robot makers and a series of intense competitions. La Ion might join kicking and screaming, but he'll step up to the challenge and discover the concepts behind robotics, coding, and more.

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

In the Wolf in Underpants books, a wolf's fearsome reputation has other forest animals running scared . . . until the wolf shows up wearing a comfy striped pair of underpants. These hilarious graphic novels are fables for the modern age, showing early readers how to look past rumours and appreciate the differences among us.

Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects-from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and subsequent innovators, as well as social history, revealing how people's needs in a particular period led to creative solutions.

Graphic Universe © 2021

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

4

Accelerated Reader

4.9 (Quiz #512653)

This graphic non-fiction series presents true sports stories of grit, leadership, and resistance. Dynamic visuals highlight impactful events on and off the field, as legendary athletes inspire social change.

Graphic Universe © 2020

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

4

Accelerated Reader

4.4 (Quiz #509835)

Graphic Universe © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1

Cassandra has a gift: she sees what animals are thinking. After keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra decides to make a difference. In the Cassandra: Animal Psychic series, she sets out to help pets and their people.

Graphic Universe © 2019

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Accelerated Reader

2.8 (Quiz #503148)

Raf knows Megan is trouble from the moment she steps into his mom's pet food store asking for a tarantula. But there's one thing you can count on in Chicagoland: weird things happen several times a day.

LernerClassroom © 2010

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

4-8

When Cici turns 10, she learns from her abuela that fairies have been a part of her family for generations-and now it?s her turn! By choosing to keep her wings, she inherits the ability to always see people for who they truly are. Cici?s new powers present unexpected challenges to normal life. As a fairy, Cici will encounter the magic of sprites, pixies, and demons. At the same time, she will have to process her parents? divorce, forge new friendships, and cope with an eccentric grandma, all while remaining true to herself.

LernerClassroom (Ruby Tuesday Books) © 2017

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

2

Fairies have been in Cici's family for generations. When she turns 10, it's her turn to get wings! Now in Spanish, this graphic series follows Cici's life with separated parents, an eccentric abuela, and newfound powers.

Graphic Universe © 2020

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

2

Creston Books © 2020

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

2

Middle school can be a survival of "fitting-in", at best. In Dead Max Comix, Derrick discovers that his secrets aren't really unusual. This series offers a light-hearted touch at accepting yourself and finding your own ""pack.

Red Chair Press © 2021

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

4

Artur Laperla, creator of the hit Super Potato series, presents a new set of laugh-out-loud adventures perfect for first-time readers of graphic novels. When Felix discovers a tunnel in his toy chest, he finds a land of trolls and a new best friend: Calcite! Felix learns that trolls are named after their favourite rocks, love munching on their favourite snacks (also rocks), and have really runny noses. Together, Felix and Calcite will encounter confused gnomes, cranky giants, talking frogs, and much more!

Graphic Universe © 2022

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

Aimed at developing readers, these wordless graphic novels feature lovable characters and fun fantasy takes on classic children’s games. The books feature a diverse range of lead characters, humorous story lines, positive messages, and crisp, colorful artwork. This series makes for a great introduction to graphic novels and serves as an excellent visual literacy tool.

Graphic Universe © 2017

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

1

See classic stories in a bold new light with Graphic Mythology. Each title in this series includes two myths or legends for an illustrated double feature full of adventure and intrigue. Drawing from storytelling traditions across the world, and with compelling themes such as heroic feats, sibling rivalries, underdogs, and underworlds, these graphic novels have fables that inspireÑand invite young readers to thrill along.

Graphic Universe © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

4

LernerClassroom © 2009

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

4

Explore the lives of scientists who changed how people see the world. The books follow famous scientists from their childhoods onward, inspiring young readers to value of their own curiosity and creativity. The storylines examine the pivotal moments of scientific breakthroughs, as well as how competition, feuds, and the events of the time affected the scientists' work.

Graphic Universe © 2023

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

A light-hearted, punny mystery series for very young readers. Sasspants is a guinea pig with a penchant for puzzles. She lives in a pet shop in which the animals are smarter than the shopkeeper, who mistakes hamsters for koalas, chinchillas for camels, and hermit crabs for tractors. When the "g" falls off the sign on Sass's cage, Hamisher the koala--that is, hamster--is positive she's a Private Eye. In addition, when there are no mysteries to be solved, Hamisher is happy to create some!

LernerClassroom © 2010

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

3

Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.

Lerner Publishing Group (Rockport Publishing) © 2024

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

History is brought to life using compelling stories in a visually contemporary way. Each History's Kid Heroes title brings historical fiction into the graphic novel format using strong characters and exciting storylines.

LernerClassroom © 2011

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

3

Hotel Strange is inhabited by an odd and lovable collection of characters: Kaki, a lazy purple fluff ball; Monsieur Snarf, a ghost and concierge; Monsieur Léclair, a bookish rat; and Marietta, a young girl. Along with their helpful neighbor Célestin, they have a variety of delightful adventures.

Graphic Universe © 2016

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Accelerated Reader

2.1 (Quiz #182742)

Enjoy Jewish stories of bravery, conviction and talent with biographical stories featuring Golda Meir, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Hillel, Marcel Marceau, ballerina Alicia Markova, astrophysicist Joan Feynman and other historic Jewish figures.

Lerner Publishing Group (Kar-Ben) © 2021

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

3

For children making the transition to more more challenging books, check out the diversity of titles for older readers from Kar-Ben.

Lerner Publishing Group (Kar-Ben) © 2022

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

3

Follow in the footsteps of Krish Banerjee, a young basketball player yearning for a starting position.When he stumbles onto a pair of sneaker bots who can up his game, he laces up and gets ready to step off the sidelines. But the robot shoes have a creator, and it turns out that the creator is Dr. Fink, his neighbour who also happens to be a mad scientist bent on winning the town's tournament. These graphic novels have all the right moves to become a superstar series for sports fans and sneakerheads alike.

Full Tilt Press © 2023

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

2

Modern manga artwork engages readers in kid-friendly mysteries. In each book, a group of friends from a martial arts school uses visual clues and mathematics to solve a mystery. The stories illustrate problem-solving thought processes and reinforce math concepts taught in third and fourth grade. Written by a math educator and illustrated by talented manga artists, these mysteries will increase readers' understanding of how math can be applied in real-world situations.

LernerClassroom © 2011

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

3

Explore major medical events and the scientific breakthroughs that made them possible. With an accessible graphic nonfiction approach, each title in the Medical Breakthroughs series spotlights the famous figures behind notable discoveries. A lively tone and dynamic visuals guide readers through different historical eras and present STEM concepts in a fun, inviting fashion. Readers won't want to put down these high-interest true stories, as they learn more about the innovations that help save lives.

Graphic Universe © 2022

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

4

Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about math with every step they take. Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers toward the right answer!

QEB Publishing © 2017

Binding Type

Library Bound

Reading Level

3

Creston Books © 2022

Binding Type

Trade Hardcover

Reading Level

3

When a hunter's dog chases Mrs. Fox and her daughter, Ginger, out of their home, the Fox family move into the tunnel of Mr. Badger, his two squabbling sons (Bristle and Grub), and his toddler daughter, Berry. The result is a story of the ups and downs of forming a blended family, making new friends, and keeping absent loved ones in our hearts.

LernerClassroom © 2012

Binding Type

Paperback

Reading Level

2