Synopsis: Jackie Robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far beyond the baseball diamond. As the first black man to play in the all-white baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for all black and white Americans, and for people throughout the world. A fresh new biography of an American hero. Illustrated.

Synopsis: In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American.Stella Díaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Díaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this…

Synopsis: For fans of Balto and other real-life dog stories, here's a heavily illustrated middle-grade novel about a canine movie star of the 1920s, dramatically told in both words and pictures by an acclaimed author and a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator.When movie director Larry Trimble travels to Berlin searching for his next big star--a dog!--he finds Etzel, a fierce, highly trained three-year-old German shepherd police dog. Larry sees past the…

Synopsis: L'il Dobber and his friends love practicing at the basketball court after school, but their court is in danger of being taken over by a team of bigger boys not willing to share the space.

Synopsis: Zack's classmate Andrew Clancy is always bragging. Everyone knows he's a big liar. But suddenly, Andrew is having trouble hiding the fact that he isn't telling the truth, and every time he tells another whopper, his butt grows bigger-will it ever stop?

Synopsis: 4th Bestselling Children's Book Series of all Time —The New YorkerYour best friend Carlos goes missing from base camp on Mt. Everest while in search of the fabled Yeti. Will you help find him amidst the dangerous crevasses and icefalls of the Himalaya? A monsoon is moving in and you must decide quickly!The Abominable Snowman by R. A. Montgomery takes YOU on a mountaineering adventure in search of the fabled Yeti, or Abominable Snowman! 9-12 year…

Synopsis: In this hilarious debut middle grade graphic novel, when an impossible wish comes true, a wild adventure begins!"Can't be missed!" —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthThink your wildest wish can’t come true? Just wait!It’s his first day at a new school, and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardly believe it when, after a big spill at the science fair, POOF! Stanley is invisible! It’s awesome! He…

Synopsis: Key Features Description The horrible Herdmans from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are modern-day outlaws and the most famous kids at Woodrow Wilson School. Their wild behavior and outrageous lies always lead to disaster, but somehow all of them continually escape blame. Are they really horrible, or could there be some good in them? Find out the real truth about this crazy clan. "The many readers who have laughed out loud at Robinson's…

Synopsis: A lift-the-flap pumpkin search-and-find based on the New York Times bestseller!We all love pumpkins, there are so many kinds.How many pumpkins can you find?From the bestselling team of THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN EVER! this search-and-find novelty board book puts all of the attention on the often overlooked hero of autumn and Halloween: PUMPKINS! Search through 5 spreads to find the pumpkins hiding in various scenes that highlight both fall and…

Synopsis: A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's beehives are stolen. A light-hearted and funny middle-grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Eleven-year-old Leo is an "armchair adventurer." This, according to Dad, means he'd choose adventures in books or video games over real-life experiences. And while Leo hates the label, he can't argue with it. Unlike his little sister Lizzie, Leo is not a…

Synopsis: What happens when a human boy befriends one of the people in a fascinating world where the inhabitants, no taller than a pencil live in a quiet old house and skillfully borrow what they need.

Synopsis: Describes the various parts of the brain and the nervous system and how they function to enable us to think, feel, move, and remember.

Synopsis: It's fun to be kind! Our funny animal friends show us how to be kind to each other. Be a great ally. Hold the door for a friend. Try a little kindness today, and you will feel so much, much better.

Synopsis: Looking for intriguing mysteries, great friendship stories, and quality early chapter books for beginning readers? Look no further: Jigsaw…

Synopsis: HARE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW Bunnicula is missing! Chester is convinced all the world's vegetables are in danger of being drained of their life juices and turned into zombies. Soon he has Harold and Howie running around sticking toothpicks through hearts of lettuce and any other veggie in sight. Of course, Chester has been known to be wrong before...but you can never be too careful when there's a vampire bunny at large!