Buddy Benches are arriving in schoolyards across the nation. In this story, the buddy bench launches two new friends on a chilly adventure.On a surprisingly snowy day in Texas, a young student finds himself braving recess alone. That is until he spots a new face sitting on the school's Buddy Bench. After a quick introduction, the two spend their recess...

Sometimes things aren't always what they seem… sometimes they are better. When a young explorer comes upon a dragon he quickly learns he shouldn't jump to conclusions. This is no ordinary dragon. This is a Peace Dragon and she is spreading a message of peace the whole world should hear. Join them in this journey that teaches about love and...

Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step guides on how to use them are explored through diagrams, photos, and...

Have you ever wondered how molecules form groups or how forces in chemistry interact?In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of chemistry, including atoms, the elements, compounds, reactions, and more, are explored through informative and engaging text in this new addition to the How Do series....

Have you ever wondered how seesaws go up and down or how screws stay secure in walls?In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Beginning concepts of mechanical engineering, including levers, wedges, inclined planes, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do seriesAbout the...

Have you ever wondered how bridges don’t fall down or how really old buildings stay standing up? In the How Do series, readers are welcome to guess along with the rest of us—and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of architecture and engineering are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text. In How Do...

Have you ever wondered how astronauts float in space, or how your pizza gets from your plate to your mouth? In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of physics, including learning about distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, forces, friction, gravity, and Newton’s laws of motion, are...

Have you ever wondered how to measure your pizza, or how much ice cream is in your ice-cream cone?In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of geometry, including measuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, attributes of various shapes, and formulas for finding area and volume, are explored...

You just never know when a twister is going to whisk you off to a magical land of witches, munchkins, and great adventures with new friends. One minute Dorothy and her dog Toto were home in Kansas, and the next they were teaming up with the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow to save the magical land of Oz from...

Play on Shakespeare is a delightful introduction to some of the characters, themes, and literary devices that make Shakespeare so well-loved. The beautiful illustrations bring the play to life and the color-coded text highlights and defines literature elements in the story, both contributing to a rich, multi-layered experience. Prospero and his lovely daughter Miranda live alone on the tiny island...

Play on Shakespeare is a delightful introduction to some of the characters, themes, and literary devices that make Shakespeare so well-loved. The beautiful illustrations bring the play to life and the color-coded text highlights and defines literature elements in the story, both contributing to a rich, multi-layered experience. Come along as four young adventurers go exploring a magical meadow, only...

Play on Shakespeare is a delightful introduction to some of the characters, themes, and literary devices that make Shakespeare so well-loved. The beautiful illustrations bring the play to life and the color-coded text highlights and defines literature elements in the story, both contributing to a rich, multi-layered experience. Come along as four young adventurers go exploring a magical meadow, only...

Get to know Tom Sawyer and his friends as he gets into all kinds of shenanigans on the Mississippi River. In addition to being a fun read, this beautifully illustrated story teaches about friendship and knowing when to do the right thing. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Mark Twain will introduce young readers...

Meet all of the zany characters from Lewis Carroll's unforgettable novel and join Alice as she travels through Wonderland. Readers will be encouraged to be curious—just like Alice—about the world around them. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Lewis Carroll will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give them...

Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly?In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series....