Paperback Books

3 years & up. Leap into learning through reading and build a fantastic library collection! We have blended traditional and newer titles for a variety of themes, illustrative techniques, and writing styles. Paperback-hardback combination. Set of 13 books.

6 - 9 years. The Bicycle Man lends bikes to the neighborhood kids for free, and Lawrence and Brady ride them all summer long. But when a new kid takes advantage of the Bicycle Man, Lawrence and Brady discover that there's one thing that the Man likes more than bikes--kids. Paperback. 48 pages.

3 years & up. Long before multicultural characters and themes were fashionable, Ezra Jack Keats crossed social boundaries by being the first American author to give the black child a central place in children's literature. These 6 books are award winners and will win a place in your heart. Set includes 6 paperback titles.

2 years & up. From bathtub toys to gondolas on the Grand Canal, this book explores the small child's world of boats. Using simple text and illustrations, these colorful boats of all shapes and sizes float through the waters of this delightful introduction to boats for young children. 24 pages.

4 years & up. Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling - their nipa hut - and it takes care of them. When a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm. 32 pages.

6 - 9 years. It isn't easy being Julian's younger brother. When Huey has bad dreams, Julian says his are scarier. When Huey wants to study animal tracks, Julian says he's too young. But Huey isn't a baby. He's an adventurer, a chef, a tracker, and a scout. And he's about to show Julian--and the world--all that he can do. Paperback. 112 pages.

4 years & up. How do you keep a healthy smile? With simple text and colorful real photos, this Healthy Teeth book set encourages daily dental care and long term oral care. Set of 4. Paperback

7 years & up. Interest level 8 -14 years. Introduce your children to engaging comics with these Sports Illustrated Kids: Action Packed Graphic Novels with Valuable Lessons. This set of graphic novels were designed to teach lessons about teamwork, fair play, anger control, sharing, disability inclusion, and more through a sport related theme. These full-color comics promote literacy, vocabulary development, color recognition, social emotional skills, and collaborative play. Each book has 50 - 60 pages.

4 years & up. Many things we use everyday were designed by engineers. These exciting books show ways to explore the connections between engineering, science, math and technology and how their ideas affect us in our day-to-day lives.

4 years & up. We share our world with over 7 billion people - learn how people live in different counties around the earth. Perfect for global awareness. Set of 6 paperback books.

5 years & up. Arthur is convinced that his pen pal is more exciting than his little sister. After all, little sisters don't do activities like karate and wrestling. A surprising letter helps Arthur discover that people aren't always what they seem and that family members may have hidden talents worth appreciating.

3 - 7 years. Each book helps young children learn about their different feelings and why they have them. Understanding their own emotions is the first step by showing examples of what it feels like, looks like, and how to deal with your feelings in all situations. Set of 6.

3 years & up. Contribute more educational reading to your classroom reading area with these exciting Learning Center Books Including Important Fundamentals and Leisure Reading. This set of books covers a variety of topics from buoyancy, to counting, to exercise. Children will be interested in the different options and reading about the diverse characters. For a class activity, encourage children to select their favorite book and discuss it with a partner. Components may vary. Set of 16 paperback books.

8 years & up. This book has the goal of proving elementary aged children positive character traits. Included inside are true stories of children portraying positive character traits, self-reflection quizzes, activities to encourage character trait development, resources, and so much more. 176 pages.

8 years & up. George Frideric Handel was a man who knew exactly what he liked and he wasn't afraid to pursue it. From sneaking a clavichord into the attic to secretly playing the organ at a duke's estate to composing operas no one initially wanted to hear, Handel followed his passion no matter the obstacle. Even when faced with hardship and opposition, he never wavered from being himself. And because of that unwavering spirit, he became one of the most beloved composers in history. In this captivating biography, M. T. Anderson's vivid storytelling and Kevin Hawkes's striking illustrations shine a light on the remarkable life of a true musical trailblazer. 48 pages.

3 years & up. This set of books provides predictable text that allows beginning readers to be confident while learning to read. Components may vary. Set of 10 paperback books.

4 - 8 years. One day, a small boy receives a very special invitation-the King and the Queen have invited him to the castle for tea. He accepts, with one question: "May I bring a friend?" "Any friend of our friend is welcome here," says the King. But their guest's friend turns out to be someone they never expected! Paperback. 48 pages,

4 years & up. 32 pages. Listen to the sounds of a train as it travels through big cities, small towns, forests, fields, and tunnels. Hear the whistle blow, the brakes squel, and the wheels roll around the tracks. Then the train heads home. All aboard for the journey!

3 years & up. When rain falls on the dry African savanna, animals use their senses to find it. Porcupines smell the rain, zebras see lightning, baboons hear thunder, rhinos feel the first drops, and lions taste the fresh water. After the rain, the grasslands fill with green plants, fruit, and water. Soon, the hot sun dries the land again, and the animals wait for the next rain.

3 years & up. This book set consists of classroom read-aloud stories that are filled with fun and rhyme. Each book features rhythmic language and familiar repetition that makes it easy to follow along. Children will recall what is to come next and feel that they are part of each story. Components may vary. Set of 7 books.

3 years & up. Learn about upcycling and taking care of the earth in this engaging book set. Set incudes Scrap Metal Swan, Planet Power, and Kid's Garden.

4 years & up. Teach your children about our ecosystems and climates with this set of Ecosystems--Amazing and Diverse Places STEM Book Set. These books encourage literacy, vocabulary, and early STEM concepts. For an interactive reading activity have children call out the animals they can find in each ecosystem. This set includes six books total about deserts, forests, rain forests, grasslands, wetlands, and oceans.

3 years & up. Turn children into champions of diversity with this At Home with Diversity and Inclusion book set. From the playground to the barber shop to the plains of Africa, these books explore different parts of the world as well as different ways that children learn to interact with and accept people who are not like them. The examples in these stories will empower children to embrace diversity in their own environments.

3 - 7 years. These bilingual books focus on counting and will help children rapidly expand their ability to understand mathematical concepts. Math concept books introduce basic math skills such as counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction, shapes and patterns. Math problems encourage children to think critically and develop problem-solving abilities from an early age. Children will also learn math-related vocabulary, such as "more than", "less than", and "equal to". Set of 4.