This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level two reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow! This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers

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Three children from other countries (Somalia, Guatemala, and Korea) struggle to adjust to their new home and school in the United States.

All aboard for a fun and fascinating exploration of the many kinds of trains and what they do. There are also clear definitions and "cool things about trains" that new readers will enjoy discovering.

Simple text and photographs describe the plants, animals, and bodies of water that a bunny can see in the forest.

"A biography of African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou, who turned a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources"--

The delightful story of Sylvia, who hates spinach, but discovers the magic of growing her own food through a school gardening project, now available in a Spanish edition.

"A girl named Ruth Anne tells the story of her family's train journey from North Carolina to New York City as part of the Great Migration"--

The amazing Amador family voices the delightful story of Zora, a young gardener who grows a community by organizing a garden swap with the abundance of zucchini she grows, in this new Spanish edition.

As Emma grieves the loss of her grandfather, she reflects on their shared love of birdwatching.

In this vividly realized city of musical instruments Drum feels like an outcast because he alone, among all his family and neighbors, can't play a melody. He adores his violin brother, cello father, and piano mother but feels he has nothing to offer to their music. When the Saxophone brothers ask him to play, Drum discovers he can claim his own sound and confidently contributes to the songs shared by all. This story of bravery and identity, infused...