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Math Matters ®
Math Matters® offers young readers engaging stories with real-life math connections. Kids will identify with the characters, laugh at their humorous dilemmas, and delight in their clever solutions. Activities support reading and math skills. View →
Meet a Community Helper (Early Bird Stories ™)
Who are the helpers in your community? From librarians to construction workers, young readers will meet a variety of neighborhood heroes. Each book features critical thinking and recall questions, plus a fast facts section to encourage reader engagement. View →
Meet the Dinosaurs
“Dino” Don Lessem introduces readers to various species of dinosaurs, some that have never before been illustrated. He details their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. These high interest books will capture kids’ attention with fun facts and colorful illustrations and… View →
Meltdown!
Japan. March 11, 2011. 2:46 P.M. The biggest earthquake in Japan’s history—and one of the world’s five most powerful since 1900—devastated the Tohoku region, 320 kilometers (200 miles) northeast of Tokyo. It triggered a huge tsunami that left crippling damage in its wake.… View →
Men of the 65th
Honor and Fidelity. That is the motto of the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the only Puerto Rican unit in the United States Army. Since the regiment’s creation in 1899, the men of the 65th have proudly served the US through multiple… View →
#MeToo and You
Can you define a healthy relationship? Would you recognize unsafe or abusive behavior if you saw it or heard about it? “My friend said if I don’t give her my new shoes, she won’t invite me to her party.” “My older neighbor invites me over to play video… View →
Migrants
A heartstoppingly beautiful wordless picture book about migration and empathy. The migrants must leave the forest. Borders are crossed, sacrifices made, loved ones are lost. It takes such courage to reach the end. At last the journey is over and the migrants View →
Mindfulness and Meditation
From hormones to homework, parents to peers, health issues to bad habits, life can be a pressure cooker. How can we find relief? Author Whitney Stewart introduces readers to the practice of mindfulness. With its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings,… View →
Mindful Spaces
Mindful Spaces guides young readers through exercises and activities that encourage them to slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, and their feelings. Find ways to calm down and become more focused with charming illustrations and inviting text… View →
Mini and Milo
Story-led, with humor and heart, this series follows the adventures of Mini and Milo as they navigate friendship and all its ups and downs, such as competitiveness, managing inner voices, learning to listen, and communicating effectively. The Mini and… View →
Mi primer paso al mundo real — Descubriendo los ciclos de la naturaleza (First Step Nonfiction — Discovering Nature's Cycles)
These Spanish titles help young readers identify and predict cycles in the natural world through examining animal behavior or natural phenomena. View →
Miracle Mud
Lena Blackburne loved baseball. He watched it, he played it, he coached it. But he didn’t love the ways players broke in new baseballs. Tired of soggy, blackened, stinky baseballs, he found a better way. Thanks to a well-timed fishing trip and a top-secret mud recipe, Lena… View →
Mira's Diary
History comes alive as Mira travels through places and times, trying to right old wrongs, starting with the Dreyfus Affair. Each book introduces real political characters, writers, artists, and actual cases of great injustice. View →
Miri's Moving Day
Miri will miss the Chinese lions in front of her apartment building. What will happen to her now that it’s moving day? Fortunately Zayde, her Jewish grandfather, and Yeh Yeh, her Chinese grandfather, have some surprises to help her feel at home in her new apartment. View →
Mission Survival: Saving Earth's Endangered Animals
Some of the world’s most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what other kids are doing to help, and how readers can get involved in this call-to-action series.… View →
Mitzvah Pizza
Missy loves Saturdays with her dad. Every week they do something special together. Usually, Dad brings the funds and Missy brings the fun, but this week, it’s Missy’s turn to treat with her own allowance—until she and her dad stop for pizza, and Missy discovers a special way… View →
Money Smarts (Early Bird Stories ™)
How do you handle your money? These entertaining, illustrated stories follow diverse characters as they learn about borrowing, earning, and saving money. Each book features critical-thinking questions and fast facts to further reading engagement. View →
Monster Buddies
Putting a fun twist on a spooky subject, Monster Buddies introduces young readers to scary creatures of legend. Lively first-person text covers each monster’s basic features, famous examples, and variations from around the world, while bright, kid-friendly… View →
Monster Mania
This high-interest series covers the always-popular topic of monsters. Each title features a high-profile monster type, covering their history, role in pop culture, and more. What are the best movies about sea monsters? What have Bigfoot expeditions uncovered? Why do some sports teams… View →
More Than a Game
Discover how sports and culture collide to affect society far beyond the confines of the game. Sports have always had an impact on society far beyond the football field or the basketball court. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores some of the most… View →
Mouse Math ®
Say cheese! Albert and Wanda are here! Kids will relate to these spunky mouse characters who live in the walls of a People House and learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more—all while avoiding Groucho the dreaded cat! Each book in the Mouse Math® series… View →
Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox
When a hunter’s dog chases Mrs. Fox and her daughter, Ginger, out of their home, the Fox family moves into the tunnel of Mr. Badger, his two squabbling sons (Bristle and Grub), and his toddler daughter, Berry. The result is a story of the ups and downs of forming a blended family,… View →
Mr. Darcy
Meet Mr. Darcy, a rather reserved and gentle duck. Sometimes his life is a little lonely and difficult, but he realizes that it’s okay to let his friends know he needs help. The Mr. Darcy series is a great tool for introducing children to… View →