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The Horseshoe Trilogies #5
Where There's Hope
Lucy Daniels
Josie and her family must step in to save an old horse named Hope when a sudden illness strikes while the local veterina
Ages 8–12
Homer, the Library Cat
Reeve Lindbergh
When a broken window ruins his quiet life at home, a cat named Homer wanders the neighborhood until he finds the most pe
Ages 3–7
Fairytales Gone Wrong #3
Red Riding Hood Takes Charge
Tony Bradman
The wolf is gone, but Granny is still lonely. Red Riding Hood decides to take matters into her own hands by finding a ne
Ages 6–9
Seedlings
The U.S. Constitution
Laura K. Murray
For the child curious about how rules are made for a whole country. This accessible guide introduces the founding princi
Ages 7–9
I Know a Lady
Charlotte Zolotow
For children learning to notice the quiet beauty in their neighborhood, this story celebrates the warm, meaningful bond
Ages 4–8
Scientists in the Field
The Bone Detectives
Donna M. Jackson
Forensic anthropologists read the clues left behind in skeletal remains to solve mysteries and help identify victims fro
Ages 9–12
Our Pool
Lucy Ruth Cummins
The heat is rising in the city, but the public pool is open for everyone to splash, race, and stay cool together in a su
Ages 4–8
Neighborhood Knight
Eleanor Schick
A city apartment becomes a sturdy castle as a young boy imagines himself as a brave knight sworn to protect his mother a
Ages 4–8
Get To Work, Trucks!
Don Carter
Eight powerful machines roar to life for a busy day of lifting, digging, and building at the construction site.
Ages 2–5
The View
Harry Yoaker, Simon Henwood
Neighbors must work together to protect their shared environment from the devastating effects of an architectural disast
Ages 5–10
DK Readers
I'm an Activist
Wil Mara
Ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Discover how peaceful campaigning and community action help protect the
Ages 5–8
Zoo
Merry Christmas, Zoo
Lisa Eickholdt, Lola M. Schaefer
Santa visits the zoo on a snowy Christmas Eve to deliver healthy, safe treats to every animal in this rhyming, rhythmic
Ages 3–5
Living Well
How to Be Responsible
Emily James
Help your child understand why chores and promises matter through relatable examples that turn big concepts into simple,
Ages 5–8
Soar to Success
Eagle Dreams
Kathleen Kudlinski
When Robin discovers a wounded bald eagle, a quiet journey of healing begins through patient care and a powerful bond wi
Ages 7–10
My Wish for the World
Kristine A. Lombardi
A gentle collection of hopeful wishes illustrates how small acts of kindness and caring for others can create a more com
Ages 4–8
My Path to Math
People Patterns
Nathan Olson
Help your child discover the rhythm of the world by spotting patterns in the way people dress, work, and play together.
Ages 4–7
Split the Sky
Marie Arnold
As racial tensions rise in her town, a young Black girl must trust her psychic gift of foresight to intervene and save a
Ages 12–18
We the People: Events That Changed America
The Great Depression
Michael Burgan
Families across America struggle to find work and hope during the 1930s as the country faces its greatest economic chall
Ages 9–13
Peach Heaven
Yangsook Choi
A powerful storm brings a surprising wonder to a South Korean village as hundreds of peaches rain down from the sky.
Ages 4–8
Candy Shop
Jan Wahl
For the child who finds magic in a box of crayons or a piece of chalk. This whimsical tale celebrates how a child's imag
Ages 4–8
Secret of the Three Treasures
Janni Lee Simner
For the child who loves uncovering secrets in their own backyard and feels a deep connection to the stories of the peopl
Ages 8–12
A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Claire Hartfield
Tensions boil over in this detailed examination of the systemic forces and specific events that sparked the 1919 race ri
Ages 12–18
A is for Activist #2
M is for Movement
Innosanto Nagara
For the child noticing systemic unfairness in the news or their community and wondering how people actually create lasti
Ages 8–12
The Mangrove Tree
Susan L. Roth, Cindy Trumbore
In drought-stricken Eritrea, Dr. Gordon Sato works with villagers to plant coastal trees that provide food for livestock
Ages 6–11
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