8 a 14 años

Discover the events of September 11th, 2001.

A True Book: Natural Disasters series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history.

This series includes an age appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Learn about the longest and most unique bridges in the world.

From China's remarkable Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which spans more than 100 miles, to the amazing Millau Viaduct, which allows drivers to travel almost 900 feet above the ground in southern France, bridges rank among man's most incredible engineering feats. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn about some of the biggest and most unique bridges in history, from how they were planned and built to how they have stood the test of time.

"What does a scientist do?

A scientist asks questions.

Then a scientist experiments to find answers.

Scientists use their eyes and ears to experiment.

Scientists also touch and smell to experiment.

Would you like to be a scientist today?  First, you have to ask a question.

You might ask, "How can I get ketchup out of this plastic bottle?

The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!

Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.

"A thousand miles ago, in a country east of the jungle and south of the mountains, there lived a firework-maker and his daughter, Lila."

Lila has learned how to make firework displays of Leaping Monkeys. 

Lila knows everything about making fireworks, but she learns that to be a true firework-maker, one must face the Fire-Fiend of Mount Merapi. After she sets off, her friend Chulak discovers another half of the secret, and without it, Lila will perish.

Lila has learned from her father almost all there is to know about making fireworks.  But he's held back the final secret, the most dangerous one.

With the help of her friend Chulak, Lila discovers the secret - that anyone who wants to be a true firework-maker must face down the Fire-Fiend of Mount Merapi and bring back some of the royal sulphur.  So Lila sets off, ready to face anything that gets in her way.

It is only after Lila has gone that Chulak discovers the other half of the secret - That Lila needs a flask of magic water from the Goddess of Emerald Lake or she will perish in the flames.  So Chulak and Hamlet, the talking white elephant, set off to find Lila - before it's too late...

Do you know how to swim?  

Swimming can be more than just splashing around with friends.

Some swimmers work hard so they can win races!

These early readers bring young atheletes and fans face to face with their favorite sport!

Read this book to learn more about the sport of swimming.

With eight snaking arms and a shapeless body, the octopus is unlike any other animal in the ocean.

Readers will learn about various aspects of the octopus, including its high intelligence level, its masterful ability for camouflage and other defense mechanisms, and its reproductive behavior. Squids and other octopus relatives are also discussed.

Filled with dramatic underwater images by award-winning photographer David Hall, each book in the Undersea Encounters series brings you face to face with remarkable creatures, from pygmy seahorses the size of a fly to giant squid as long as a school bus.  

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Discover more about the comedy team that perfected the art of the pie fight!

The Three Stooges were the hardworking children of immigrants and discovered a love of performing at an early age. Starting out as a vaudeville act, they soon transitioned into movies, becoming a worldwide sensation in feature films and shorts. Never the critics' darlings, audiences loved them for their mastery of physical comedy and their willingness to do anything for a laugh. They remained popular over the years despite several personnel changes that revolved around the three Howard brothers from Brooklyn. Their comedies are still in syndication more than 50 years after they were first shown on TV and continue to delight old fans and attract new ones.

I went five whole days without seeing or hearing from Angeline. It's true that I have learned to overlook many of Angeline's flaws, like her flawlessness, but she can still be difficult to be around. Like when she's lit perfectly, for example. Lexile 940, Guided Reading Level V, 160 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x14x20 cms, Jim Benton, 8 a 14 años.

School's out for the summer, and that means no more Meat Loaf Thursdays, Sunday homework, or teachers trying to act cool. It also means that certain Mackerel Middle Schoolers have a lot of time on their hands . . . and seriously empty pockets. Lexile 950, Guided Reading Level V, 160 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x14x20 cms, Jim Benton, 8 a 14 años.

It's not easy being in middle-school, and Jamie Kelly knows. There are surprises around: some good, some bad, all dumb. Jamie inherits a trunk of her grandmother's things, and she never expects to find the biggest surprise of all -- Grandma's diary. Lexile 840, 144 páginas, Tapa Blanda, 1x14x20 cms, Jim Benton, 8 a 14 años.

Perform this Aesop's fable about a father and son who try to please everyone but instead wind up pleasing no one.