Grade 3

There are many kinds of storms, and they can be scary, but this overview helps readers understand how and why they happen—and shows the importance of weather in different parts of the world… Read More →

Laura and her father, who live on an island in the Caribbean, discover a dolphin who loves to be with people. They spend a lot of time playing in the ocean with the dolphin and other people… Read More →

Have fun with language! What Is an antonym? One book is never enough to explore the wide range of antonyms! In this follow up to Stop and Go, Yes and No, the zany (not ordinary) cats deliver Read More →

Model-making is a fascinating hobby requiring skill and patience. Aircraft and boats are sometimes working models that can actually fly or sail. The people who build them are often called… Read More →

Whether it's growing new body parts or shedding body parts for defense—some of Earth's amazing animals have super-strange bodies that are almost beyond belief. Read More →

You might think anchovies and fruitcake are pretty weird foods. But wait until you hear about durian, a huge, spiky fruit that smells like gym socks. Or salmiakki, the licorice with a salty,… Read More →

Silence. That was the response at Cafe Society the first time Billie Holiday performed a song called "Strange Fruit." In the 1930s, Billie was known as a performer of jazz and blues music,… Read More →

It's easy to take a pill when we aren't feeling well. But did you know that the art of making medicines goes back thousands of years? Early remedies weren't always so easy—or effective. Some… Read More →

After breaking ties with the deadly Pirate King, Dean Seaborne thought he had left his life of spying and pirating behind. But when the merciless thief Captain Skinner threatens Dean's… Read More →

Have fun learning about language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! In this follow up to Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, the crazy and zany cats deliver loads… Read More →

Sometimes ships need to move without being seen. That's when the navy uses submarines. Explore the technology and history behind these secret ships beneath the sea. Read More →

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend . . . and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served… Read More →

Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how… Read More →

Be a stunt performer using your math skills. It’s no ordinary job! Performing high falls on a movie set needs your attention to the grid reference, and fire scenes require some special… Read More →

Stunt performers climb buildings, jump from airplanes, and take other thrilling risks to make movie magic. Learn about the dangers stunt performers face, the training and gear that keeps them Read More →

Get ready to defy gravity and experience the world of extreme stunts. Whether its BMX riders soaring through the air, skateboarders flipping off ramps, or stunt performers in action-packed… Read More →

How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why… Read More →

Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Submarines move deep below the ocean's surface, keeping an eye on other submarines and the ships that sail above them. These… Read More →

A fun, simple text closely paired with vivid color photos to explain how subways work and what they do. Read More →

Sue Bird is a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) legend. She was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft and led the Seattle Storm to four WNBA championships. Bird’s career… Read More →

Elizabeth Cady Stanton spoke before an eager crowd in Seneca Falls, New York, on a hot July morning in 1948. She began her speech with words that were familiar to American ears: But the ideas Read More →

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the sugar glider. Read More →

In Israel, before the holiday of Sukkot, you can buy a lulav and etrog at a roadside market stand. But Arava and her family want to find and pick their own. Join them as they hike and picnic… Read More →