Grade 4

Dorothy lives a peaceful though dull life on the Kansas prairie with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. When Dorothy and her dog Toto are carried off by a tornado to the land of Oz, magical adventures… Read More →

The fantasy world that started out in your imagination is slowly coming to life. That new level is looking great on your computer screen. And after playing for hours, you have finally fixed… Read More →

After a pogrom forces Batya's Russian Jewish family to leave their home and make the journey to America, Batya hopes her new life will offer her a chance to become a woodcarver like her… Read More →

The woolly mammoth once roamed across the frozen tundra. It was perfectly adapted to its environment. But then, the earth began warming, and the mammoth couldn't adapt. It went extinct. Its… Read More →

In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species—woolly monkeys. High above in… Read More →

Dr. Alice Hamilton's accomplishments were many, but one in particular changed her life forever. Working as a social worker in the Chicago slums, Alice noticed that lead factory workers were… Read More →

Get an inside look at the men's and women's soccer World Cup. The World Cup brings the best players from around the globe to soccer's biggest stage. Millions of fans watch as defenders… Read More →

Thwaack! Whummpp! Klangg! From a park in the United States to a pitch in India, from the seaside in Nigeria to a stadium in Uruguay, there’s one game that brings the world together. Whether… Read More →

With huge prize pools, skilled players, and huge tournaments, it's no wonder esports are making a splash around the globe. Readers of this high/low book will learn all about the biggest… Read More →

Do you know the first video game that featured the character Mario? Do you know what animators do, and how they turn drawings into fast-paced video game action? Read on to learn about Mario… Read More →

Do you know all the different ways that video game fans can play Minecraft? Do you know where the inventor of Minecraft got the idea for the game? This book explores the history and culture… Read More →

Do you know how to capture a Pokémon? Have you heard of Satoshi Tajiri, the man who turned his fascination with insects into one of the world's biggest video game franchises? Read on to learn Read More →

Enter the fascinating world of the Samurai and discover how these highly skilled warriors lived and served their masters, the nobility of medieval Japan. Understand the way of the warrior,… Read More →

From the greatest pitching performances to the thrilling extra-inning wins, Major League Baseball (MLB) teams have gone toe-to-toe in the World Series for more than one hundred years. Relive… Read More →

An old man, known as the Wren, plays his hurdy-gurdy, and with the help of his student, the Sparrow, brings hope and inspiration to the people of a small Polish town. A beautifully… Read More →

This collection of insightful and endearing poems explores what kids experience on the inside that cannot be seen from the outside. From topics that readers experience every day, like the… Read More →

A brisk guide for the aspirant bike rider all the way from choosing a first bike to techniques for wheelies and bunny hops and the finer points of riding in a group. This multi-layering of… Read More →

Meet the Tuckabees. They're going on vacation. But not an ordinary vacation. They always choose the wackiest, weirdest destinations for their family trips. This year their stops include… Read More →

There's something fishy going on in the lake at Camp Dakota . . . and it sure isn't the fish! The campers have discovered some smelly, green gunk in the water. Yuck! The creek seems to be… Read More →

Praise for Things That Shimmer by Deborah Lakritz: Sydney Taylor Notable Book In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her… Read More →

Playing with a doll is all about imagination. Here are twenty creative craft projects to make play situations a lot more fun! They range from a doll bathing suit and beach bag made from a… Read More →

Are you ready to bend your mind and think in new ways? Pit your wits against these super-cool puzzles and see where they take you! Use your eyes and memory to... ● find your way through… Read More →