Books

English is full of strange phrases that don't mean what they say. Learn the funny origins and true meanings of over 100

Eleven-year-old Angel looks to the stars for wonder and perspective while struggling to care for her younger brother aft

C.C. faces the daily challenge of maintaining her independence and keeping up with her middle school friends while being

The history of birthday cakes, the meaning of birthstones, and unusual party customs from around the world explain why w

A beautiful butterfly with a love for music loses her husband to a hungry fish, leading to a strange and funny encounter

Three mouse brothers venture into a meadow to find Mother's Day gifts, but the smallest mouse finds the most unusual and

A game of make-believe comes to life as Emily transforms into different creatures while her mother tries to guess who is

For the student curious about the real faces of history, this account uses the diaries and letters of boys as young as t

Tano and Binti leave the comfort of the London Zoo for the wilds of Gambia, where they must learn to survive with the he

For the parent looking to introduce the rhythmic joy of childhood classics through whimsical illustrations that have cha

For the curious student who loves wordplay, these clever riddles introduce the world of palindromes through humor and en

Learn how the Israelites celebrated their arrival in the Promised Land. This history of Sukkot explains the traditions o

Accused of a crime he didn't commit during the Great Depression, fourteen-year-old Ross finds an unexpected chance at a

For the child discovering a hidden talent or a passion that feels like magic. A lyrical story about finding your rhythm

Marianne boards the Orphan Train in the late 1800s, traveling westward across the country in search of a place to call h

For the child who turns every household object into a toy. This rhythmic story celebrates how imagination can transform

For the child feeling overlooked or anxious about their special day, this story explores the ups and downs of birthday e

Leslie struggles to connect with her mother and seeks guidance from a school advisor until a sudden crisis changes her e

Albert Einstein’s life was as full of personal contradictions as it was world-changing theories. Uncover the human story

Master thirty irregular verbs through the rhythm of humorous, alliterative couplets that make the jump from present to p

A graveyard at midnight is a spooky place to sew trousers for a Duke, especially when a giant monster begins to emerge f

For the child who might worry about being the 'new person' or misunderstood, this gentle tale shows that an invitation t

Gentle rhymes follow various dinosaurs as they wind down and get ready for bed, turning prehistoric names into a soft an

Newton has a magic red crayon that brings everything he draws to life, including an airplane that carries him right out