Grade 4

The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning… Read More →

Each scene is perfectly captured frame by frame in this new retelling. With a beautiful princess, a wicked witch, enchantment and a handsome prince, this tale has all the elements of a good fairytale. Read More →

Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, the crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples… Read More →

Snakes live in many countries of the world. They belong to the group of animals called reptiles, which have cold blood and scaly skin. A snake is an unusual animal, because it has a simple… Read More →

All-court tennis phenom Sloane Stephens is ranked fourth in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) with six singles titles and one US Open Championship. Read all about this WTA superstar! Read More →

What animal likes to hang out on the internet? The sloth! This guide draws in young readers with an appealing social-media-inspired design while delivering high interest content, such as the… Read More →

Want to stir up some sweet drinks and cool smoothies? You can be the chef with easy-to-follow recipes such as fresh strawberry lemonade, cranberry-orange spritzer, homemade hot chocolate, and Read More →

Which would be more deadly to face—a great white shark or a teeny fly with a tendency to bite? The answer might surprise you! Some of the world's biggest killers are smaller than a button.… Read More →

Small game hunting is hunting for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. This type of hunting requires special skills and lots of patience. In this engaging new title, readers will… Read More →

Are you up for a challenge? Hunting small game, such as squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons, requires patience, good eyesight, and shooting skill. These small animals are expert hiders and move… Read More →

Scientists won the battle against smallpox. Young readers will learn all about the worldwide initiative to eradicate the disease and its final outbreak. Dive deep into the Deadly Diseases… Read More →

Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans… Read More →

Which animal can find its way through a maze and even learn shortcuts? And which animal is so smart it lets cars do the hard work of cracking open its food? Read More →

Websites include all kinds of interesting information. But how can you tell if a site is trustworthy? And how do you discern advertising from news? Learn to be a savvy Internet surfer with this book! Read More →

What you put on the Internet may stay there forever. So how can you protect your online reputation? What can you to do keep your identity safe? Learn how to be a smart user of technology, why Read More →

The information you find online can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which online sources can you trust? How do you know which sites include the facts you're looking for? Learn the basics of how… Read More →

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these… Read More →

In the 1960s during the Vietnam War, US forces used a chemical substance called napalm to burn away the jungle in search of enemy soldiers. But when napalm came in contact with human skin, it Read More →

Places in the daytime are exactly the same at night. But in the dark, some places become scary because the light makes strange shadows and the sounds seem louder and closer. Can you think of… Read More →

Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along Read More →

Do you know that spiders' homes are called cobwebs? Where do spiders like to make their webs? They always work silently, so we don't often notice them. Have you ever watched a spider spinning Read More →

Good Crooks Book Three: Sniff a Skunk! brings back our favorite pair of do-gooder crooks in a hilarious adventure that brings about an odiferous encounter with a skunk. Author Mary Amato is… Read More →

Travel through the ice and snow with the most adorable animal babies! Discover which animal grows a brown coat in summer and white fur in winter, and find out how much a newborn panda… Read More →