Books & Libraries - Kids

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire...

You don't need to be a math whiz to enjoy a great sudoku puzzle! Sharpen your mind and have some fun with this great collection of sudokus, including over 400 challenges across four difficulty levels (Warm-Up, Challenging, Tough, and the ultimate Samurai Sudoku!) A...

ABC of Animals is a fun coloring book that helps little kids in learning the alphabets while enjoying quality fun time. Each page features the drawing of an animal whose name starts with an alphabet, for example L for Lion, and all the way...

Artist and book lover Maria Ivashkina takes readers on an inspiring and exciting tour of 25 of the world's most unusual bookstores, sharing her love for these incredibly rich community spaces in the process.A bookstore is a place of wonder and refuge the world...

Amidst the labyrinthine collection of books where readers and researchers can lose themselves for hours, today's libraries have more than just printed media to offer. Patrons can check out movies, music, and video games, they can access digital resources, and they can attend classes,...

A captivating picture book biography of determined innovator Dr. Robert B. Irwin, who invented the audiobook and revolutionized the way stories are shared, opening the door for people of all abilities to become readers.Robert Benjamin Irwin loves to learn and explore. But when he's...

This love letter to libraries and librarians throughout history is a fascinating look at how these beloved institutions have long helped communities and why they are more essential than ever.While most of us have been to a library, not everyone knows how important libraries...

Sugar Skulls for women coloring book is filled with 41 original illustrations, including traditional skulls and funky skulls with 85 pages on matte cover. Each unique illustration is ready to be filled with stunning colors. From floral patterns to swirls, you'll discover 41 beautiful...

Ultimate Brain Games: Many hours of Fun 200 easy, 200 medium, 200 hard sudoku puzzles. Four puzzles per page. Wide inner margins so easy to fold book or tear the page out. keep your brain sharp with practicing. Game Rules and Objective Included Author:...

Trace and Color Fruits and Vegetables is an activity/coloring book for kids to practice and improve their drawing skills and then enjoy the coloring activity. The various drawings of fruits and vegetables featured in this activity/coloring book are designed specifically to provide an easy...

The Coolest Little Dinosaurs features Spinx, an adventurous little dinosaur ready to explore the world. He never understood why any of his family's adventures never extended beyond the forest. Will Spinx's curiosity to see the big city be laid to rest? Or will his...

Readers are introduced to the many careers available at a library. Colorful sidebars encourage children to think, create, guess, and ask questions about a career working in a library.Author: Jennifer ColbyISBN-10: 1634710754ISBN-13: 9781634710756Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x...

Learn how to create your own book, including its cover, pages, and binding. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and...

Sometimes the clearest way to introduce a topic or provide important information is with a brochure. Creating digital brochures can also provide opportunities for students to practice writing informative texts to convey ideas and using technology to produce and publish writing. Readers of this...

Just like in real life, using the internet involves interacting and collaborating with other people. Readers of this book will find out why it is important to be respectful of the people they meet online. They will learn methods for interacting appropriately in collaborative...

This books helps students learn how to harness the power of video to inform and entertain. Includes background information and practical hands on activities.Author: Julie GreenISBN-10: 1610802632ISBN-13: 9781610802635Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.20w x 0.20d

Learn how to create an interesting online portfolio of your work.Author: Suzy RabbatISBN-10: 1610802675ISBN-13: 9781610802673Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.20w x 0.20d

An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to capture and share those special events digitally.Author: Suzy RabbatISBN-10: 1610802659ISBN-13: 9781610802659Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.20w x 0.20d

An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to begin podcasting. It includes text and hands on activities designed to educate and entertain young readers.Author: Kristin FontichiaroISBN-10: 1602799539ISBN-13: 9781602799530Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.60h...

Libraries are an important part of many communities, but some people have argued that they're not as necessary as they once were. Budget cuts and the rise of the internet have led some to question the need for libraries. As readers explore this point...

Explore the lives and careers of some of today's most popular and cherished children's authors. Sidebars and direct quotes showcase the influences, talents, and creativity that helped each of them rise to the top of bestsellers lists.Author: Lisa M. Bolt SimonsISBN-10: 1515735818ISBN-13: 9781515735816Publisher: Capstone...

This vivid narrative nonfiction title explores students' use of their classroom library. Readers experience students choosing texts and reading alone and together, as well as participating with their teacher in small-group instruction.Author: Henrietta M. LilyISBN-10: 1499491832ISBN-13: 9781499491838Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2015Pages: 8Format: Paperback

A library is a fun place to visit, and helpful people work there. Readers learn the many tasks performed by librarians, including helping people use computers and find the books, music, or movies they're looking for. Bright photographs of these community helpers at work...

With the help of this book, children can write a book about different countries or concentrate on one country. When writing about a country, students need to establish the geographic location of that country with maps and globes. They will learn how to draw...

Almost everyone has heard the phrase: "A picture is worth a thousand words," and this book focuses on the very picture books that have intrigued and entranced readers young and old since the first one was published. Readers will learn about the basic types...

A comprehensive, foundational boxed set for toddlers. It offers 12 diverse, illustrated volumes, a complete early-learning curriculum for a well-rounded start in literacy, numeracy, and world awareness. A bumper set of 12 durable, small-format board books designed to build essential vocabulary and cognitive skills...

Explore the ABCs of the Los Angeles Central Library, from Awesome adventures to the iconic Zodiac chandelier. L is for Librarian: The ABCs of Los Angeles Central Library is an Amazing, Beautiful, Captivating, Delightful and Energizing tour of the Los Angeles Central Library. From...

Let your little ones embark on an exciting storytelling journey with Encyclopedia One, where learning becomes an adventure. This captivating book takes young readers on a thrilling exploration through time and space. From unraveling the mysteries of the ancient Mayan Calendar and Roman history...

Librarians help people find the information they need. They work both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a librarian. Readers will learn about different types of librarians, the...

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished book. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the author's first draft through budgeting, layout, and printing. A glossary, further resources, and an...

Let's visit the awesome world of books and more at the library! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is a library card that leads to discovery!Author: K. C. KelleyISBN-10: 1681513064ISBN-13: 9781681513065Publisher: Amicus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight:...

The writer of award-winning books about daring heroines, Pam Muñoz Ryan is an amazing author. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the author's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

This title examines the genre of nonfiction in Enchanted Air, Brown Girl Dreaming, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and Plastic: A Toxic Love Story. It features four analysis papers that consider nonfiction, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or...

This title examines the genre of science fiction in Kindred, A Wrinkle in Time, 1984, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and The 5th Wave. It features four analysis papers that consider science fiction, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of...

This title examines the genre of drama in She Stoops to Conquer, Pygmalion, Inherit the Wind, A Raisin in the Sun, and Mamma Mia! It features four analysis papers that consider drama, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the genre....

The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Book Banning and Other Forms of Censorshipexamines how and why schools, special-interest groups, and governments attempt to suppress information in print and online. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs,...

Infographics can pack a lot of information into a small amount of space with clever use of text and images. Readers will find out how to unpack, draw evidence from, evaluate, and integrate content presented in this visual format. They will also learn how...

Blogs are a great place to practice using technology to produce and publish writing, interact and collaborate with others, and share ideas with the world. Readers of this book will learn how to set up and maintain their own blogs for personal or educational...

Sometimes the clearest way to introduce a topic or provide important information is with a brochure. Creating digital brochures can also provide opportunities for students to practice writing informative texts to convey ideas and using technology to produce and publish writing. Readers of this...

Amidst the labyrinthine collection of books where readers and researchers can lose themselves for hours, today's libraries have more than just printed media to offer. Patrons can check out movies, music, and video games, they can access digital resources, and they can attend classes,...

Who is the author behind your most beloved American classic? This title takes a look into Robert Frost's life, including significant events, influences, and most remembered works. Frost is best known for his stunningly realistic descriptions of rural life and for winning the Pulitzer...

Learn how primary sources can help improve your research projects.Author: Kristin FontichiaroISBN-10: 1610806611ISBN-13: 9781610806619Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 153359 / Find Out Firsthand: Using Primary Sources

Learn how to collaborate with other people using the Internet.Author: Samantha RoslundISBN-10: 1610804864ISBN-13: 9781610804868Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2012Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.60h x 7.50w x 0.30d

Proper manners are as important online as they are offline. Combining text, images, drawings with hands on activities, this book helps students learn proper online etiquette and safety.Author: Phyllis CornwallISBN-10: 1610802608ISBN-13: 9781610802604Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.20w x...

From card catalogs to computers, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts libraries of the past to libraries of the present! Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction-learning skills, while colorful photographs keep readers engaged.Author: Kerry DinmontISBN-10: 1541503309ISBN-13: 9781541503304Publisher: Lerner...

This book introduces readers to the life of one of our country's first leaders, Alexander Hamilton, who helped create the United States as we know it today. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, a...

Did you know that people go to the library to sit and read? People can also borrow books and take them home. Find out more in Library. This title is part of the Visiting My Community series, which has been developed for children ages...

Did you know that there are more than 16,000 public libraries in the United States? A librarian picks new books for the library and makes them easy to find. Learn more about librarians in The Librarian.Author: Jared SiemensISBN-10: 151055355XISBN-13: 9781510553552Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 24Format:...

This narrative nonfiction text provides examples of children reading a book in different classroom and social situations. This text allows discussion of the components of a book and how a reader navigates them.Author: Branca TaniISBN-10: 1499492197ISBN-13: 9781499492194Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/2015Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize:...

The library is an important part of your neighborhood. Find out why in the World Languages series. Each World Languages title includes access to ten eBooks in ten languages! Our language toggle bar allows you to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi,...