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Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Preview Collection
Becoming Ari
Nine-year-old Ari likes to run track and play with his dog. He is also in a club that many don't know about . . . the Secret Kindness Society! Young readers will enjoy following Ari's adventures in these early chapter books.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2025
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2-3
Early Bird Readers-Pink
Each book in this series features two fun stories. Decodable text and colorful illustrations help emergent readers in grades K-1 (GRLs A-C) develop reading skills.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2025
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K-1
Lerner Single Books
Lerner Publishing Group © 2025
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K-1
Let's Look at Polar Animals
Discover the features, traits, habits, and daily lives of some of the world's most exciting polar animals. color photographs and simple text support young children learning to read.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2025
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Little Acorns-A Day in the Life of...
These beautiful books for young readers and nature lovers use stunning photographs to show a 24-hour period in the lives and worlds of some familiar, but sometimes overlooked, animals and plants. Understanding the important role that even a dandelion or worm has to play in its ecosystem is essential in order for young children to understand the science of our natural world. Engaging, carefully leveled text brings the information to life and gives readers the building blocks for reading nonfiction. Each book includes a picture glossary.
Lerner Publishing Group (Ruby Tuesday Books) © 2025
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Math All Around
Learning early math concepts has never been more accessible to young readers. These nonfiction books stand out with full-Color Photographs and carefully leveled text to support young readers as math becomes part of their world.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Mindful Spaces
Mindful Spaces guides young readers through exercises and activities that encourage them to slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, and their feelings. Find ways to calm down and become more focused with charming illustrations and inviting text that encourage self-esteem, self-confidence, and mindfulness.
Lerner Publishing Group (Mayo Clinic Press) © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3-4
Picture Books
Lerner Publishing Group (Gecko Press) © 2024
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- Various
The Seasons in Mr. Green's Gar
In this beautiful science series, readers will join Mr. Green and his friend and neighbour young Mo in their community garden. As each season passes, Mr. Green and Mo discover how the plants change and how the animals that make the garden their home spend their days, find food, and raise their young. These books are perfect for studying plant and animal life cycles and for building an understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The series also teaches children how we grow food and helps them to build a love of spending time in nature.
Lerner Publishing Group (Ruby Tuesday Books) © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Kindergarten to 6th Grade Preview Collection
Dogs
Discover all about the world's most popular and faithful pets in this series that showcases 100 fascinating dogs. Each book features a gallery of amazing, color illustrations, cleverly showing the individual characteristics of each and every breed.Check out the zippy Jack Russell terriers, the Newfoundland with skills in water rescue, and the hairless Chinese Crested who may need a jacket in wintertime, and more. High interest with wide appeal, the funny bite-size facts make awesome reading for everyone, including adults and even the most reluctant of readers. Unique and pawesome!
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato) © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3-6
Early Bird Readers-Blue
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
Greatest of All Time Players
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
How to Grow
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
Picture Books & Graphic Novels
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
Predator vs. Prey
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
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
Millbrook Press © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- Various
The Rock Cycle Road Trip
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
Unbelievable!
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
4th to 8th Grade Preview Collection
Frankinschool
While Fred is out sick, a visiting author signs Fred's book "To Frank." Then Fred's desk-mate Luisa suggests Fred must really be Frank in school, and an idea for Fred's creative writing assignment is born. Fred's What-If poem is coming together wonderfully, until a mist fills the room and the writing assignment comes to life. In this funny and fantastical series, Fred's now Frankinschool must face each mysterious adventure that comes his way after his What-If poems take on a life of their own.
Lerner Publishing Group (Red Chair Press) © 2025
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 2
Gateway Biographies
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
Greatest of All Time Players
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
Hammer
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
Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
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
Saving Animals with Science
Lerner Publishing Group © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3-4
The World of Anime and Manga
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
Unbelievable!
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
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
Walker Books Single Titles
Lerner Publishing Group (Walker Books Australia) © 2024
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 3-5
Young Adult Preview Collection
Climate Change Impact
Using concrete examples, relevant facts, and expert commentary, books in this series explore the consequences of climate change. The series examines what changes are taking place (along with where, how, and why); what these changes mean for people, wildlife, and the planet overall; and efforts to address these issues.
ReferencePoint Press © 2025
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 6-12
Fund Your Future
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
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
ReferencePoint Press © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- Various
Technology through the Ages
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
World of Art
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
YA Fiction & Graphic Novels
Lerner Publishing Group (Graphic Universe) © 2024
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- Various
Kindergarten to 1st Grade Nonfiction
A First Look at Space
Explore the fascinating universe we live in. Learn about the wonders of the sun, the moon, the stars, and our home planet, Earth! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions, engaging photos, and simple text, this series will captivate young readers curious about the wonders of space.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
- Accelerated Reader
- 1.3 (Quiz #190692)
A Year in Nature
This delightful picture book series includes activities and discussion points at the back to further develop an understanding of the natural world.
QEB Publishing © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Animals That Help Us
You know that pets can be fun. But some dogs, horses, pigs, and more have important jobs to do. With Animals That Help Us young readers will discover how animals help us stay safe. Look! Books introduce early nonfiction topics with large colorful photos, captions and fast facts. A glossary, resource list and index further enhance success with early nonfiction.
Red Chair Press © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 3.0 (Quiz #198474)
Be a Good Sport
Find out what it means to be a good sport. Children can learn how to practice good sportsmanship, from trying their best to playing fairly. These levelled nonfiction titles help emergent readers build literacy skills, and pair with fictional stories to cement learning and grow reading skills.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Construction Zone
Welcome to the construction zone! Learn all about the big machines that help construction workers do their jobs. From digging backhoes to scooping front loaders, carefully levelled text and vibrant photos take readers right to the action in construction.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
- Accelerated Reader
- 1.8 (Quiz #190130)
Crayola® Holiday Colors
Celebrate the holidays in vibrant color with Crayola®. Dazzling photos and engaging text explore each holiday's traditions. A back matter feature correlates the Colors in the photos to Crayola Colors, and each book includes a reproducible Coloring page.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 2.0 (Quiz #198814)
Crayola® Country Colors
Readers explore the role that Colors play in countries around the world with Crayola! Stunning photos capture everything from the bright Colors of landscapes to the Colors of traditional celebrations including Holi, Diwali, and Día de Muertos.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Farm Machines at Work
Readers will have fun learning about farm vehicles in this series published in partnership with New Holland Agriculture, a leader in farming machinery and equipment. Each title promises curricular coverage and accurate information vetted by New Holland consultants, as well as high-impact photos of the farm machines in action.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 3.8 (Quiz #198500)
Food Field Trips
Take readers on fun food adventures that feature a variety of foods from apples to cookies. Kids will explore food literacy concepts, including where a food comes from, its nutritional value, and how it is prepared. Readers also learn by playing with their food through simple recipes and experiments. Hungry for more? Page Plus QR codes link to a digital landing page showing detailed steps, photos and videos that will help young eaters discover everyday food science.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
- Accelerated Reader
- 1.9 (Quiz #505932)
Go Green with Sesame Street®
This fun introduction to the basics of caring for our planet arrives just in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April 2020. From conserving energy and water or fighting litter and pollution to the history of Earth Day, each book offers simple ways to care for the earth, with fun asides and commentary from your friends on Sesame Street.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
- Accelerated Reader
- 2.4 (Quiz #505903)
Helpful Habits
Introduce beginning readers to helpful social-emotional learning skills, such as setting goals, planning ahead, being mindful, and more. Easily decodable texts allow students to boost nonfiction reading skills.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Holiday Time
Follow the fun as a variety of families celebrate all types of holidays. Each book describes the origin of the holiday in simple terms and highlights special customs. Critical thinking and comprehension questions get readers talking about the stories.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 2.3 (Quiz #198895)
I Care
Teach kids ways to care for a friend, a pet, nature, and more in this engaging nonfiction series. Simple text and full-color photos support young children learning to read.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- PK-1
Let's Explore Countries
Have you ever wondered what people do for fun in Russia? Or what special foods people eat in China? Explore the answers to these questions and more! In this series, readers will learn about the history and culture of various countries in an interesting and accessible format. Dynamic color photographs, charts and diagrams, and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers understand what makes each country special. You're just a book away from being a world traveller!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Let's Look at Weather
Fascinate beginning readers with these perfect introductions to observing all types of weather. Crisp photos support emergent readers as they learn vocabulary, make predictions, and navigate simple nonfiction texts.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Magical Creatures
Many legends and stories feature magical creatures. Wouldn’t it be exciting if they could come to life? This imaginative, illustrated series for young readers describes those creatures as if they were real! With fun details, vocabulary, and a quiz, readers will learn and test their knowledge about legendary creatures.
Full Tilt Press © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 3.7 (Quiz #512673)
Math and Me
Math isn’t just something you learn in school! It’s an important part of the world around you. Whether it’s cooking in the kitchen, shopping for groceries, or enjoying a game of baseball, this series shows young readers important math concepts at work in the real world.
Red Chair Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Mini Mechanic
Join the Mini Mechanics characters as they check out vehicles ranging from drilling machines and big rig trucks to excavators and ambulances. Large photos highlight key features of each vehicle. Readers will delight in these image- and fact-filled pages.
Hungry Tomato © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.0 (Quiz #503731)
My Favorite Dinosaurs
Meet fascinating dinosaurs sure to be favorites, from the show-stopping Spinosaurus-the largest walking predator from the dinosaur era-all the way to the weird-looking Stegosaurus. Readers will discover what makes each one special, where and when they lived, who they feared, and who they preyed upon. Each spread features an amazing dinosaur in a dynamic and realistic illustration, alongside bite-sized nuggets of information. Readers will also learn incredible facts about each dinosaur's size and more! This series is lighthearted and fun, packed with dinosaurs adored by children of any age.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato©) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.4 (Quiz #505576)
Nutrition Matters
Levelled text and colorful photographs help early readers explore nutrition and the importance of healthful eating. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions, Colorful visual aids, and a photo glossary help children learn about food, diet, and forming healthy eating habits.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
- Accelerated Reader
- 1.9 (Quiz #198726)
Once Upon A Time...
Once upon a time . . . there were six classic fairy tales retold by an enchanting storyteller. Step into the magical world of The Snow Queen and follow Gerda in her quest to save Kai from the clutches of an evil spell. Follow Little Red Riding Hood through the forest and see her escape the trickery of the big, bad wolf. Huff and puff but don't blow the house down in the The Three Little Pigs. See Rapunzel let down her beautiful hair and meet her prince. Run, run—as fast as you can —with The Gingerbread Man. With beautiful illustrations, these classic tales are brought to life for a new generation to enjoy.
QEB Publishing © 2017
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Plant Life Cycles
Survey the life cycle of many common plants, from seed and sprout to flower and fruit. These nonfiction titles will help build literacy skills for emergent readers through levelled text and vivid, carefully matched photos.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Read about Ocean Animals
Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. What do these creatures eat? Where do they live? Easy-reading text and vibrant photos reveal the answers. These books are sure to make a splash!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Read about School
Prepare new learners for school with this kid-friendly series. These books encourage an integrated approach to learning with embedded SEL, diversity, and family/educator engagement through questions to connect learning with social and emotional supports.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Read about Space
Give curious kids a first look into space. Diagrams, photos, and illustrations introduce readers to our solar system and space exploration. Combined with easy-reading text, the books provide a learning experience that is out of this world!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Seasons Can Be Fun
Making personal connections to seasonal activity is a powerful way for young readers to learn how each season differs from the others. Look! Books introduce early nonfiction topics with large colorful photos, captions and fast facts. A glossary, resource list and index further enhance success with early nonfiction.
Red Chair Press © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Sesame Street® Loves Community
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
- K-1
Sesame Street® Welcoming Words
Sesame Street characters help readers connect to new friends who speak different languages. Simple words and phrases relating to everyday life and a colorful approach help readers learn a new language to become smarter, kinder friends.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K-1
The Best of Gaming
Get an inside look at the popular (and growing) gaming industry! Meet the most popular superstars and streamers, learn about the biggest gaming events and competitions, and more. Photos and up-to-date information take gaming fans and readers new to gaming on an exciting tour of the industry.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
Watch Me Read and Draw
The perfect starter for kids who love to read and draw, the Watch Me Read and Draw series features an engaging story with simple drawing lessons that teach children how to draw their favorite things. Adorable stories are sure to capture the attention of budding young artists, and basic shapes that they will recognize make it easy to learn how to draw.
Lerner Publishing Group (Walter Foster Jr) © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
What a Job
Some people work at a job in an office. Some have a job in a factory or on a farm. A person's job can be any place, doing anything. A job may require unusual skills and talents. From jobs as professional taste testers or subway drivers to jobs as firefighters and dogwalkers, there are endless possibilities! There could even be one that is just right for you.
Lerner Publications © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
What Can I See?
Join the friendly, but sometimes accident-prone, Stickmen as they spot new discoveries in four very different environments and learn about animal habitats and behavior. There is so much to see and explore!
Hungry Tomato © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
2nd to 3rd Grade Nonfiction
50 Things You Didn't Know About
A fun and engaging way for readers to explore a new topic, broaden their knowledge on a favorite subject, or just have a few laughs. Each book in this series is filled with true facts and trivia about historical topics ranging from daily life to the most unusual customs.
Red Chair Press © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Amazing Life Cycles
Meet some amazing animals-from caring crocodile mothers to meat eating plants, from the tallest parents in the woods to sea horse fathers looking after their young-with the occasional odd hairy jumping spider thrown in. A large life-cycle diagram detailing the stages of life helps introduce readers to each group of animals and plants. Curious readers will even learn more about some of the world's most unusual plants and strangest animals. Each book features superb, big-and-bold photographs to support and illustrate the text.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.3 (Quiz #505569)
Animal by Animal
How are you similar to animals? How are you different? These entertaining picture books explore comparative anatomy and give readers the chance to find out how their skeletons, teeth, and eyes match up with a wide variety of animals from the past and present. Packed with surprising animal facts that will delight readers of all ages!
Millbrook Press © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Animals Eat What?
From puke and poop to blood and guts, animals will eat almost anything. Delve into some of the most disgusting meals in the animal kingdom and learn about the creatures that live off of these unusual diets. Color photos and fascinating facts will keep readers turning the pages to learn more gross details!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Build It!
The perfect hands-on introduction to key STEM topics û this series is guaranteed to keep young hands and minds busy! Explore the science behind construction and find out why things move, fly, tick or light-up!
QEB Publishing © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Coding Is CATegorical
Meet your coding instructors-computer-savvy cats! Playful rhyming verse introduces young readers to key coding concepts like syntax and algorithms, and fun illustrations further clarify the topics.
Millbrook Press © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Crayola® Makers
These fun activity books integrate active nonfiction with STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Step-by-step instructions and Colorful photos guide readers through hands-on activities and inspire them to develop a maker mindset.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2-3
Disney Learning Discovery Book
Some things seem like magic-until we find the science behind them. Favorite Disney and Pixar characters bring STEAM to life. Engaging nonfiction text delivers the facts for report writers, while beloved characters provide a high-interest hook for curricular concepts.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Extreme Habitats
A must-have, fact-packed journey to the awesome polar regions, mountains, oceans, and deserts-some of the most extreme habitats on Earth. Bite-size text, brilliant photography, and extra notebook facts deliver four brilliant reads.
Hungry Tomato © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Extreme Speed
Start your engines and see what it takes to win in racing sports-from motorcycle racing to Formula 1. Each adrenaline-fueled title describes what it's like on the track, what speeds the racers reach, how much racers win, who the top drivers are, and more.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.4 (Quiz #505994)
Get Started with STEM
This vibrant, colorful science series brings STEM to life and gets your students thinking and working like scientists. Readers will get to ask and answer questions; make observations; collect, record, and analyze data; perform tests; use simple scientific equipment; and have fun with experiments and science activities. Packed with facts and beautiful photographs, the series covers a range of core curriculum topics, giving students everything they need to get hands-on with science. Each book is supported by a wide range of free, downloadable worksheets and other resources.
Ruby Tuesday Books © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Happily Ever Crafter
Help creative crafters bring their most fantastical ideas to life! Step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide readers as they explore the expanses of their imagination. Each themed title uses everyday items and materials to create original costumes, treats, party games, and decorations.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Imitating Nature
Inventors and engineers have long taken inspiration from the natural world to develop new technologies and innovate solutions. Discover how biomimicry shapes the world around you from vehicles and medical technology to buildings and machines.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2-3
In Focus: Oceans
Engage students with these introductions to key ocean components. Dive to the deepest and coldest of seas, explore coral reefs and coastal seas, and much more in these Colorful, comprehensive guides.
QEB Publishing © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.9 (Quiz #506038)
In the Spotlight
Striving readers will love learning about all the biggest stars in pop culture in this energetic series. Solid biographical details are delivered with a high-interest approach in these profiles of gamers, singers, and more.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1-2
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Inside the Sport
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of soccer players, gymnasts, and other athletes in the world's most popular sports! Readers will see how players, from youth leagues to high-profile pros, prepare for competition.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.8 (Quiz #503220)
Journey through the Seasons
An awesome guide to each of the four seasons, with emphasis on its effects on the natural world. Join cute and funny animals as they appear throughout brightly illustrated scenes and take a simple look at the seasons and the changing weather. Observe the subtle science behind seasonal changes; from rainbows in spring, to bees seeking nectar in summer, pumpkins in fall, to the winter freeze. A playful, humorous, engagingly fresh look at the seasons and how the world changes around us.
Hungry Tomato © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1-2
Kids in Charge!
From staring their own businesses, to creating inventions, or finding success on stage, these cool kids do it all! Meet online personality Kid President (Robby Novak), designer and business owner Moziah Bridges who founded Mo's Bows at age 12, inventor Gitanjali Rao who at age 12 created a tool that tests drinking water for lead, and many more. Inspire young readers to follow their dreams.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- 3.4 (Quiz #506133)
Learn to Draw Favorite Characters
Kids will learn how to bring their favorite licensed characters to life with these step-by-step learn-to-draw books. Each book offers easy-to-follow instructions to guide kids from simple sketches to Colorful character renderings.
Walter Foster © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Many Ways
Celebrate all the different ways that people live and feel! Friendly text and inclusive images hit on core social and emotional competencies for emergent readers and mirror the many different ways kids grow up.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1-2
Mind Games
Explore the fascinating workings of the human mind, from personality theory to dreams. Each title includes fun quizzes to help readers understand themselves and their friends better. Take a close-up look at our brains and how they work!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Minecraft 101
From construction to playing in different modes, learn about the fun aspects of Minecraft in the Minecraft 101 series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With bright designs, engaging photos, and lively text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2-3
Nature's Neighborhoods: All about Ecosystems
Walk through a forest, explore a backyard, or peer into a pond or a tidal pool, and you’ll soon discover that these natural habitats are teeming with life. From the tiniest insect to the tallest tree, a flower filled with nectar to a soggy piece of seaweed, every living thing has an important role to play. Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Readers will discover connections and interactions between the plants, animals, and other living things that make each natural neighbourhood their home.
Lerner Publishing Group (Ruby Tuesday Books) © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Planet Explorer
Introduce readers to our solar system's eight planets. From Jupiter's moons to Neptune's winds, the books reveal key planetary information and the technology scientists use to study them. Page Plus QR codes lead to downloadable 3D printer models from NASA.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Reading Gems Fact Finders
Reading Gems is a series of levelled readers designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading program that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills, and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. The books will be loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.
QEB Publishing © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Rock Explorer
What are the three types of rock and how do they form? Where was the oldest fossil found? What are minerals used for? Why are gems so rare and expensive? Become a Rock Explorer and discover the answers to all those questions! With simple, easy-to-understand text, these books are perfect for young explorers keen to understand the world around them. Awesome photography captures detailed rock formations, ancient fossils, different types of minerals and sparkling gems, and a glossary page helps explain tricky new terms.
QEB Publishing © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.4 (Quiz #195444)
Space Cat Explores STEM
Space Cat helps readers understand that people use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. Every person encounters problems in their lives and jobs they can solve with tools and technology. Each title in the series is aligned to Grade 2 Next Generation Science Standards.
Red Chair Press © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
QEB Publishing © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Tell Me More! Science
Wow! Cool! Look at this! Just some of the reactions that students will have to the incredible double-page photographs and fascinating facts on every spread of this carefully levelled new science series.
Ruby Tuesday Books © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.2 (Quiz #511378)
True Crime Clues
How is evidence collected at a crime scene? What can investigators learn from blood samples? What digital evidence do investigators gather on a case? Learn about the latest forensic techniques used to solve true crimes in this fascinating high-interest series.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1-2
Wildlife Watchers
Beautiful, nonfiction books that have been carefully crafted to help children practice their reading skills. Each book combines repetitive text with high-frequency and familiar sight words. Unfamiliar vocabulary is supported by detailed images with labels, close photo/text matches, and a picture glossary. As young readers build their reading confidence and skills, they will love peeking into the secret world of some fascinating, tiny creatures.
Lerner Publishing Group (Ruby Tuesday Books) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- 2.5 (Quiz #197459)
4th to 6th Grade Nonfiction
100 Fun Things to Do to Unplug
Discover 100 creative projects you can do to unplug and reconnect with the world. Featuring both indoor and outdoor options, these activities will help readers develop new skills, uncover hidden talents, help others, and have fun with friends or by themselves.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Amazing Science Experiments
Science comes alive through simple experiments that demonstrate scientific concepts including electricity, forces and motion, and states of matter. Simple step-by-step instructions describe how to complete each experiment while informative text explains why the experiment works.
Lerner Publishing Group (Lerner Publishing) © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader
- Lexile IG860L
American Slavery and the Fight
This examination of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to primary source recordings from the Voices Remembering Slavery collection at the Library of Congress. Reflection questions and an activism spread offer ways to understand and address the modern legacy of slavery.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4-5
Animal Tech
Learn about historical and modern technology inspired by animals! Each book features six animals from a specific environment, from the skies to the seas, and their corresponding tech. Readers will fly with a dragonfly-inspired drone and slither with a search-and-rescue snake-robot, all while learning about the processes and people who have developed these powerful technologies. The series features captivating photos of animals and tech in action, with fun facts, key words, group activities, and more. This high-interest low-level series will capture students' interest while encouraging exploration of STEM fields.
Lerner Publishing Group (Full Tilt Press) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Animals in Danger
Learn about how elephants and orangutans are learning to survive as habitats change around them. See how mountain gorillas nest together for protection and how lionesses hunt to feed their young. Discover how polar bears blend in with their surroundings so they can hide and why rhino horns are so important. A fact-packed series looks at the plight of each animal and the efforts to save them. Awesome photographs accompany sensitively written text; it’s a hot topic, encouraging young children to care for our planet.
Hungry Tomato © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4-5
Champion Soccer Clubs
This series will score with those in search of a high-interest series to capture the attention of soccer fans. Each title covers a high-profile soccer franchise and explains its history, details its greatest games and moments, highlights its most exciting players, and much more.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.1 (Quiz #198878)
COVID-19
Readers take a close look at the COVID-19 crisis. This high/low series helps students understand the virus and its impacts, and it offers a hopeful view of what a post-COVID-19 future might be like.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Creepy Crawlers in Action: Augmented Reality
Get up close with creepy crawlers through amazing augmented reality experiences! Jumping spiders soar through the air to inject venom into unsuspecting prey. Ticks chew through skin to suck blood, while stick insects hide in plain sight. Learn the fascinating details of insect and arachnid life cycles with fascinating facts and pictures. Augmented reality experiences accessible via a tablet or smartphone show readers creepy-crawly critters like they've never seen them before!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader
- 4.7 (Quiz #511342)
Digital Citizens
These accessible, topical guides help young readers learn the basics of being responsible digital citizens. Fun illustrations in the style of virtual reality and video games walk readers through different digital scenarios.
Lerner Publications © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Eco Action
Earth is under threat-from humans! It’s time to take action-eco action. This empowering series shows readers how they can take positive action to protect our planet and protect our future. Each call-to-action book explains the effect negative human actions have on our planet, which are contrasted with positive actions organizations are taking to reverse and reduce the damage we have caused. Children will feel encouraged by guidance that explains how they too can take eco action to help protect our planet, build a more sustainable future, and carve out a career in environmental care.
Cheriton Children's Books © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 6
Extreme Reptiles
Discover the bizarre and unique features that belong to the world's most extreme and extraordinary reptiles. Comic-style illustrated spreads paired with dramatic photography will keep young readers engaged as they learn about the world's weirdest, deadliest, biggest, and sneakiest reptiles.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Fear Fest
Uncover mysterious phenomena and all things scary, from ESP and haunted houses to ancient curses and UFOs. Playful text embraces a creepy tone while delivering information that is solidly nonfiction. Age-appropriate visuals add to the spooky fun, while sidebars separate chilling myths from the sometimes equally chilling facts.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.6 (Quiz #192158)
Future Tech
When we think of the future, we imagine hover boards and holograms-but what kinds of technology will we actually have in the future? Explore how communication, entertainment, medicine, cities, food, and transportation are changing with the help of cutting-edge technology.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person's achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 5
- Accelerated Reader
- 6.0 (Quiz #505900)
Getting into Government
This timely series walks readers through the basics of how government functions in US society. Readers will enjoy exploring these highly curricular topics and learning how government processes affect their day-to-day life.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
Greatest of All Time Players
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
- Quizzes Available
Greatest of All Time Teams
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)
Help! Study Hacks
Study skills are life skills, but sometimes they're hard to pick up in the classroom. From explaining how to write, listen, plan, and research through how to give a speech and managing a social network, this funny, irreverent, and helpful series will guide every student through. Broken into digestible tips and tricks, the instructional text guides and supports students to encourage independent learning, and isn't overwhelming or intimidating. Students can get skilled for life with these awesome study guides.
Cheriton Children's Books © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 5
Human History Timeline
Explore human history from the birth of civilization through to the millennium. A continuous timeline calls out cultural periods, major events, and scientific advances that happened simultaneously across the globe. Illustrations, maps, and interesting callouts draw readers into the presentation.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato) © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Iron Will
Investigate the stories of real-life people who survived dangerous situations. Each title in this high/low series features five incredible tales to inspire and educate. These stories highlight people who beat the odds through a mix of luck, smarts-and their iron wills to survive.
Full Tilt Press © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.2 (Quiz #503916)
Issues in Action
Examine hard topics facing our society-from gun violence to immigration. Learn how problems developed and hear from underrepresented persons involved in these struggles. Reflection questions help readers challenge their perspectives, while an activism toolkit and Read Woke reading list empower readers to make a difference.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4-5
- Accelerated Reader
- 6.1 (Quiz #512692)
Makerspace Models
Create your own model-sized vehicles powered by balloons, rubber bands, and small motors. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photographs guide readers through the building process, while informative text explains the science-aerodynamics, gravity, propulsion-behind them.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato®) © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Movements That Matter
This series features timely explorations of activist movements with a valuable historical perspective. Engaging text and a vibrant, photo-driven design highlight key players and moments from various movements as well as current events. A fresh, you-are-there approach helps readers understand each movement.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader
- 7.1 (Quiz #198718)
My Style
These entertaining titles look at the history of fashion, identify trends, and provide inclusive tips and tricks for developing a personal style. From hair care to accessories, readers learn how to make their look their own.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3-4
Primary Source Explorers
This dynamic series offers primary sources (letters, journals, objects from the period) to give readers new insight into the experience of the most studied explorers of the world. Each engaging title encourages readers to consider point of view and context as they engage with primary sources. Need-to-know facts for report writers are supported by captivating photos and a fresh design.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Ranger Rick Kids' Guides
If you love the outdoors, then the Ranger Rick Kids' Guides are perfect for you! Featuring tons of tips for exploring the wilderness, these guides will teach you how to stay safe while you explore, from reading maps, basic first-aid, where to set upcampsites, techniques for catching fish, and much more!
Lerner Publishing Group (Walter Foster Jr) © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 5
Ranger Rick's Wildlife Around
Children will develop a love of nature as they explore North American animals, with fun facts, descriptions, and step-by-step drawings of the wildlife around them.
Lerner Publishing Group (Walter Foster J © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 5
Sports All-Stars
This high-interest series is sure to score with sports fans, reluctant readers, and report writers. Action-packed titles cover high-profile sports superstars and explain how the athletes got to the top, how they maintain their bodies and their skills, what they like to do for fun, and much more. More interesting than cradle-to-grave bios, these titles focus on the biggest games, the most defining moments, and the intriguing facts and fun aspects that make these superstar athletes who they are.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Sports' Greatest of All Time
Discover 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 © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3-4
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.3 (Quiz #512748)
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, known as the Strong People, were grateful for the river's abundance. All that changed in the 1790s when strangers came who did not understand the river's gifts. The strangers built dams, and the environmental consequences were disastrous.Sibert honoree Patricia Newman and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan join forces to tell the story of the Elwha, chronicling how the Strong People successfully fought to restore the river and their way of life.
Millbrook Press © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
STEM Body
This STEM-based high-low series chronicles scientific breakthroughs that change, heal, or improve the human body. Each book features three technologies, a research-based activity, diagrams, scientist profiles, and more!
Full Tilt Press © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
STEM to the Rescue
STEM to the Rescue is a series for young readers that highlights innovations in science. Can the same great minds who thought up the internet, cloning, and missions to Mars come up with new ways to keep our homes running smoothly? Every day, there’s new tech on the horizon. Side bars showcase how scientists are thinking, inventing, creating, and doing. And an activity challenges readers to use their minds to think into the future.
Full Tilt Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
STEM Trailblazer Bios
Read about the life stories and significant contributions of some of today's most accomplished figures in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Narrative nonfiction text explores key details from each person's life, often including the pivotal moment that led them to their STEM career. Encompassing the most diverse range of STEM professionals, this biography series is sure to engage young readers and perhaps inspire them to work toward their own STEM-related accomplishments!
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.6 (Quiz #195396)
The Amazing World of Math
Explore how math exists in the world and universe around us through highly visual photographic spreads. Bite-sized facts and amusing mathematical applications will keep young readers engaged while learning about the uses of math in art, sports, nature, and science.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato®) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
They Survived
This dramatic, high-interest series brings to light real stories of people who overcame tragedy and survived disasters at sea, on land, and in the air. Photos and photo-realistic illustrations help to enrich the tales of bravery and achievement.
Hungry Tomato © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Vidcode Coding Hacks
Create filters, use special effects, and more, while learning building blocks of code. Page Plus links to hands-on coding activities are included. These project-based titles are created in partnership with Vidcode, an online coding platform for grades 4 and up.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Wild Art Projects
Be inspired to get wildly creative with art. Each title explores a different theme, packed with original, Colorful ideas using various media and everyday items. Simple step-by-step instructions and photographs guide readers through the projects.
Lerner Publishing Group (Hungry Tomato®) © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
World Traveler
Get ready to travel around the world! Discover the peoples, cultures, histories, and landscapes of different countries. Sidebars highlight each country's must-see sights and biggest celebrations, while a back-matter feature points out key fast facts.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3-4
7th to 8th Grade Nonfiction
Heroes of World War II
Discover heroic, untold stories of World War II. Engaging narrative text reveals what life was like for people fighting in the war or living in its wake on the home front. STEM-focused side bars highlight technology and advancements used during the war.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.9 (Quiz #195550)
Our Solar System
Our Solar System takes readers on a tour of the planets, moons, and other objects found in Earth’s neighbourhood in space. The series explains where these bodies are, what they look like, and how scientists study and explore them. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
ReferencePoint Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 3-4
Protect Yourself Online
Protect Yourself Online informs readers about the benefits, risks, and dangers of being online. The series examines social media, the protection of personal data, and ways to avoid online predators, online addiction, and online scams. It also provides information on how to be a smart, safe internet user. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
ReferencePoint Press © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 3-4
Skilled and Vocational Trades
Skilled and Vocational Trades explores the career paths of electricians, plumbers, drone pilots and more. The books describe the jobs associated with each trade and provide information on training and education, life on the job, and the career outlook. Each book includes a fact sheet, a graphic that visually presents key information, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
ReferencePoint Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 3-4
Spectacular Sports
Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer's World Cup goals and baseball's World Series home runs, these titles are packed with action stories. Readers will also meet each sport's superstars and record holders-and revel in all the fascinating facts every fan wants to know.
Millbrook Press © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 5-6
- Accelerated Reader
- 6.7 (Quiz #501420)
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
Twenty-First Century Books © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 8
Teen Strong
This is a high-interest, low-level series about teens taking the world by storm. Each book tells the life story of one teenager, explaining their field and detailing the challenges they have overcome to become Teen Strong.At just 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content and dynamic topics.
Full Tilt Press © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 3
- Accelerated Reader
- 5.3 (Quiz #512747)
The Fight for Black Rights
Examine the struggle for justice for Black Americans, from voter suppression and the controversy over Confederate monuments to the protests against police brutality and racially motivated violence. Gain historical and current context to understand why the fight for Black rights continues today.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2021
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 4
Understanding Disorders
Understanding Disorders teaches readers about mental health disorders and their symptoms. Books in this series examine the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
ReferencePoint Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 3-4
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
Twenty-First Century Books © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 8
- Accelerated Reader
- 7.7 (Quiz #507468)
Young Adult Nonfiction
Careers in the Military
Young people can gain valuable skills, experience, and discipline in the military. They can also train for a wide array of careers, many of which will enable a seamless transition to civilian life. Each volume profiles six specific jobs in various career fields including medicine, skilled trades, and intelligence and cybersecurity. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.
ReferencePoint Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 6-12
Challenges for Democracy
American democracy is experiencing unprecedented challenges. This series examines function and disfunction in the pillars of that democracy. Topics include the political party system, voting, the Supreme Court, media literacy, and the relationship between the President and Congress. Fully documented quotes, relevant facts, and historic context add depth and perspective to this series.
ReferencePoint Press © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library
- Reading Level
- 6-12
Stand Alone Nonfiction Titles
Twenty-First Century Books © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 8
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Picture Books and Children's Fiction
Adventures of the PSS 118
When Jack and his friends aboard their public school spaceship become the target of sinister aliens, it's up to them to rescue humanity and salvage their middle school experience.
Carolrhoda © 2021
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 5
Be a Good Sport
Play soccer, take turns on the playground, count for hide-and-seek, and more in this fiction series about good sportsmanship. Each story features carefully levelled text to support emergent readers while tackling key topics.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Chapter Books
Twelve-year-old Abby has a lot to worry about: Climate change. The news. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. And now moving to Florida for her mom's new job at an aerospace company.On the Space Coast, Abby meets two boys, Adam and Bix, who tell her they're ""a long way from home"" and need her help. Abby discovers they're from the future, when the problems of the present have been solved. Thrilled, Abby strikes a deal with them: She'll help them-if they let her come to the future with them. But soon Abby is forced to question her attachment to a perfect future and her complicated feelings about the present.
Carolrhoda © 2022
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 5
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Character Builders
Simple stories illustrate how to live out four key character traits, including being positive, caring for others, being honest, and taking responsibility. Emergent readers will build literacy and social-emotional learning skills with high-frequency sight words and simple vocabulary.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Dead Max Comix
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
Early Bird Readers-Blue
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 Publications © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K-1
- Accelerated Reader
- 1.6 (Quiz #500922)
Early Bird Readers-Orange
These books charm readers in grades 1-2 with engaging, leveled text and delightful artwork. From animals who learn about playing well with others to pirates who just want to drive diggers, these whimsical stories are sure to delight.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 1.8 (Quiz #503630)
Early Bird Readers-Pink
Each book in this series for grades K-1 features two fun stories. Levelled, age-appropriate text and delightful illustrations appeal to emergent readers while helping them develop reading skills!
Lerner Publications © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K-1
Early Bird Readers-Red
Emergent K-1 readers will delight in these silly, simple, and carefully levelled stories! With two tales in each book and charming illustrations, readers will have fun while developing reading skills.
Lerner Publications © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K-1
- Accelerated Reader
- 0.8 (Quiz #500921)
First Chapters-Ick and Crud
Ick and Crud are best buddies. Ick is a little shy and careful about where he sticks his nose. Crud is big, fun-loving, and full of curiosity. Some days the pals like to snooze the day away. On other days they find adventure in everything they do. Join the fun! First Chapters books are easy introductions to chapter books for young readers, ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 words each.
Red Chair Press © 2019
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 1
- Accelerated Reader
- 2.5 (Quiz #501486)
Georgie Dupree
The Georgie Dupree series is for new and emerging readers, featuring a vibrant Black elementary student, a loving Black family that reminds you of your own, and classmates of all backgrounds and abilities. The series teaches children how to solve their own problems in everyday situations. Georgie is a character that children want to root for because her stories are relatable and there are valuable lessons weaved in. Readers are introduced to Georgie when she moves to a new city and taps into a creative passion to make new friends. The books teach resilience, self-confidence, and the power of positivity.
Soaring Kite Books © 2022
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 2
Helpful Habits
Follow along as Jordan plans ahead, Paco sets a goal, Lola and Lupe work together, and more as the children in each book model good habits and social-emotional skills. These fiction stories pair with nonfiction counterparts to build literacy skills for emergent readers.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2022
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
I Care
Learn ways to be a good sibling, friend, community member, and more in this fiction series about connecting with others. Each story's carefully levelled text and delightful illustrations support young children learning to read.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2023
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- PK-1
Jesse Steam Mysteries
Amateur sleuth Jesse loves riding her bike with her mischievous cat. Jesse is never without her messenger bag and the tools inside that help her solve everyday mysteries using science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Red Chair Press © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
Lantana Global Picture Books
Lantana Global Picture Books open up the world to young readers. These modern fables represent the best of contemporary writing, created by prize-winning authors and illustrators from around the world. The stories provide a lot of adventure, a little bit of magic, and a window onto other cultures, because all children deserve to see themselves in the books they read.
Lantana Publishing © 2020
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- Quizzes Available
Let's Look at Animal Habitats
Baby animals-fish, elephants, penguins and more-introduce young readers to the places they live in these delightful fiction stories. Charming illustrations draw in emergent readers while supportive text structures help them build literacy skills.
Lerner Publishing Group © 2020
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- K
Master Diplexito and Mr. Scant
Oliver Diplexito, the sheltered son of a British industrialist, discovers his family's butler leads a double life. The butler, Mr. Scant, is also known as The Ruminating Claw, a notorious thief. And unbeknownst to the British public, each of the Claw's thefts is actually a strike against villains of the Edwardian era. Scant enlists Oliver in his vigilante crusade, and Oliver begins to bumble his way through the darkest corners of the global criminal underground.
Carolrhoda Books © 2018
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
Monkey & Robot
Creston Books © 2022
- Binding Type
- Trade Hardcover
- Reading Level
- 3
Off to School
Engaging stories with straightforward plots follow characters as they experience the firsts of going to school. From riding the bus and navigating the lunch line to celebrating the 100th day, each book uses a friendly voice to tell the stories of relatable, diverse characters. Perfect for readers going to school for the first time or returning to school after summer break.
Millbrook Press © 2018
- Binding Type
- Library Bound
- Reading Level
- 2
- Accelerated Reader
- 2.0 (Quiz #190136)
