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A Journey with Sieur de La Salle

From the Series Primary Source Explorers

In 1666 Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • Dewey: 910.92 [B]
  • Copyright: 2018

A Lasting Impact

From the Series COVID-19

In early 2020, the United States lost about 25 billion dollars a day during the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19. Millions of people lost their jobs as thousands of businesses shut down,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • Dewey: 616.2/414
  • Copyright: 2021

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Political Headliner

From the Series Gateway Biographies

American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about her young life, her work as an activist, and her career in the House of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1000
  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 328.73/092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Ali Baba: Fooling the Forty Thieves [An Arabian Tale]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

From the pages of Arabian Nights comes an amazing tale of chance and adventure. Ali Baba, a poor man who makes his living selling wood, stumbles upon a secret cave where 40 bandits have been… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 398'.352
  • Copyright: 2008
Cover: Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens
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Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens

Imagine . . . you're in the woods after dark. Eerie green lights appear in the distance. Then there's a sudden flash and everything is dark again. You decide to take a closer look. You come… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1240
  • ATOS: 7.1
  • Dewey: 001.942
  • Copyright: 2012
Cover: Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]
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Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu’s parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu’s father later puts his… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 299.5'6113
  • Copyright: 2007

Amazing Africa: A to Z

A fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few… Read More →

  • Dewey: 960
  • Copyright: 2018
6 titles

American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

This study of slavery in America balances accounts of oppression with true stories of resistance and resilience, centering on the voices of enslaved people. Page Plus QR codes link readers to Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles

Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]

From the Series On My Own Folklore

The sky god Nyame owns all the stories in the world. He keeps them to himself in a box in his kingdom in the clouds. But Anansi thinks the stories should be shared by all creatures. So one… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Copyright: 2008

Army Delta Force: Elite Operations

From the Series Military Special Ops

The most secret and elite of special forces groups, U.S. Army Delta Force fights terrorism, hunts down war criminals, and performs dangerous surveillance missions. Delta Force soldiers cannot Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 356'.167
  • Copyright: 2014

Army Rangers: Elite Operations

From the Series Military Special Ops

As the first fighters into battle, U.S. Army Rangers are skilled in outdoor survival, leading raids against the enemy, and defending key territory. With extensive training, Rangers learn to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 356'.1670973
  • Copyright: 2014

Army Special Forces: Elite Operations

From the Series Military Special Ops

Hunting down terrorists. Rescuing prisoners of war. The highly trained U.S. Army Special forces carry out these and other secret missions around the world. Skilled in fighting as well as… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 356'.160973
  • Copyright: 2014

Arthur & Lancelot: The Fight for Camelot [An English Legend]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

King Arthur rules his realm from the shining castle of Camelot. Arthur relies on the wisdom of his wife, Guinivere, and on the bravery of his Knights of the Round Table. But dark forces are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 741.5'352
  • Copyright: 2008
Cover: A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community
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A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community

From the Series We Are Still Here: Native Americans Today

Frances Nannauck Kraus takes her eleven-year-old granddaughter, Marissa, to Kake, Alaska--the place of much of their family history. On one of their walks, they climb up a hill to the tallest Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 979.8'004972
  • Copyright: 1998

Atalanta: The Race against Destiny [A Greek Myth]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Atalanta is the best hunter, swiftest runner, and the all-around most eligible bachelorette in ancient Greece. She’s also a woman with a secret: a fortune-teller has given her a stern warning Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2007

A Visit to the Museum

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Places We Go

What do you know about history? A museum is a place where you can learn more about history, art, and culture. Discover what a museum has to offer with carefully leveled text and full-color… Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • ATOS: 1.4
  • Dewey: 069
  • Copyright: 2018

Avoiding Drugs

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Health

All medicines are drugs—chemicals that change the way the body works. Some drugs help people, but when not taken properly they can be harmful. Illegal drugs are always harmful because they… Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 362.29
  • Copyright: 2006

Beastly Monsters: From Dragons to Griffins

From the Series Monster Mania

Ancient dragons breathed fire and gobbled up humans. Fierce mythical griffins had the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions. More recently, people have reported chupacabras drinking the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 398.24/54
  • Copyright: 2017

Being a Good Citizen: A kids' guide to community involvement

From the Series Start Smart ™ — Community

Whether it's raising money for a charity or cleaning up a park, getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 307
  • Copyright: 2016

Beowulf: Monster Slayer [A British Legend]

From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends

Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of thirty men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father's friend, Hrothgar, the king of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 741.5'973
  • Copyright: 2008
Spring 2025

Big Brain Book: How It Works and All Its Quirks

Readers are welcomed to the Lobe Labs and Dr. Brain activities in this brightly illustrated, highly engaging book that uses science to answer interesting questions that kids have about the… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021

Black Voter Suppression: The Fight for the Right to Vote

From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)

Voter suppression includes registration restrictions, in-person voting requirements, mass purges of voter rolls, eliminating polling locations, and redrawing district lines in unfair ways.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 990
  • Dewey: 324.6089/96073
  • Copyright: 2021

Bloodthirsty Vampires

From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )

Explore the possibility that vampires exist through historical evidence and popular theories. High-interest subject matter paired with creepy photos and illustrations will captivate readers. Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 398/.45
  • Copyright: 2020

Bokuden and the Bully: [A Japanese Folktale]

From the Series On My Own Folklore

Bokuden was a great swordsman who liked to travel. One day, while riding a ferry, a bully started bothering the other passengers. He took the best spot on the boat and waved his sword around. Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Copyright: 2009