Skybrary Collection

 
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Skybrary and Skybrary for school are carefully curated, ever expanding interactive libraries of digital books and video explorations hosted by everyone’s favorite storyteller, LeVar Burton. Both are designed to assist parents and teachers to engage young readers and foster a love of learning. Perfect for ages 3-9. Learn more about Skybrary at home or for the classroom.

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15225

The Most Magnificent Thing

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires
This book follows a young girl and her best friend as she attempts to create the most magnificent...
Pre-K - 2nd
20858

Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure

Written by Naomi C. Rose
Tashi loves listening to Popola, her grandfather, sing Tibetan chants to the click, click of his...
1st - 4th
15212

King for a Day

Written by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Christiane Kromer
The Basant kite festival is here, and the sky is full of colorful kites all fighting to be the last...
1st - 5th
20919

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Written by Thelma Lynne Godin and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon...
Pre-K - 3rd
20771

Seeds of Change

Written by Jen Cullerton Johnson and Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
This is the story of Wangari Maathai, a naturalist who loved her country Kenya. After returning to...
2nd - 5th
19889

If I Ran for President

Written by Catherine Stier and Illustrated by Lynne Avril
If you ran for president, you would have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's...
1st - 4th
16573

Eight Days Gone

Written by Linda McReynolds and Illustrated by Ryan O'Rourke
The author uses descriptive words and rhyme to recount the first trip to the moon by three brave...
K - 3rd
20894

Carmen Learns English

Written by Judy Cox and Illustrated by Angela Dominguez
Carmen wishes she was back in Mexico, where everyone spoke Spanish and she didn't stand out. But a...
Pre-K - 3rd
17447

Volcanoes! (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of...
K - 3rd
17385

Cats vs. Dogs (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Which are better, cats or dogs? Cats and dogs are the most popular pets with kids, and it seems...
1st - 4th
17393

Dolphins (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Dophins are favorites with kids. Top three reasons? 1) They're always smiling 2) They swim really...
K - 3rd
17462

Look and Learn: Opposites (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Using the beautiful photographic matching games inspired by National Geographic Little Kids magazine...
Pre-K - K
20054

Three Hens and a Peacock

Written by Lester L. Laminack
Nothing unusual ever happened on the Tuckers' farm. Until the day that peacock showed up. When this...
Pre-K - 1st
20743

A Full Moon Is Rising

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Julia Cairns
This book is a collection of poems about the moon as it’s seen around the world—and even from outer...
1st - 5th
15145

The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Written by Samantha Vamos and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Animals help the farm maiden cook up a special recipe. While the pot simmers, the friends dance and...
K - 3rd
15215

Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

Written by Katheryn Russell-Brown and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Ever since she was a little girl, Melba Doretta Liston loved music. One day, her momma bought her a...
1st - 3rd
15124

Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building

Written and Illustrated by Christy Hale

This book of concrete poetry introduces readers to famous buildings around the world designed by a...

K - 3rd
20859

Boo Cow

Written by Patricia Baehr and Illustrated by Margot Apple
Mr. and Mrs. Noodleman don't know what to do. They've left city life behind and moved to the country...
1st - 3rd
15130

Memoirs of a Hamster

Written by Devin Scillian and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Seymour is an energetic hamster who thinks he has it all until Pearl the cat entices him with...
Pre-K - 2nd
16617

What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? A Math Adventure

Written by Julie Ellis and Illustrated by Phyllis Hornung
Join young Pythagoras on this STEM adventure and learn math and all about the Pythagorean Theorem....
3rd - 5th
15166

Fractions In Disguise

Written by Edward Einhorn and Illustrated by David Clark
Mr. Factor loves fractions! When a prized fraction up for auction goes missing, it is up to Mr...
2nd - 5th
15213

Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving

Written by John Frank and Illustrated by London Ladd

Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful...

1st - 4th
15529

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Robert Casilla
An introduction to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his childhood to his assassination...
Pre-K - 3rd
15128

It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw

Written by Don Tate and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
A former slave, Bill began drawing at the age of 83. His drawings were based upon his memories of...
1st - 6th
15108

The Mangrove Tree

Written by Susan L. Roth & Cindy Trumbore and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth

Scientist Dr. Sato helps the villagers of Hargigo find a way to harvest mangrove trees to feed...

2nd - 5th
15639

As Fast As Words Could Fly

Written by Pamela M. Tuck and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Mason Steele is proud of his father's work with a civil rights group and writes handwritten notes...
2nd - 7th
20896

I Can Do It Myself!

Written by Diane Adams
Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. But sometimes even resourceful little girls need help...
Pre-K - 1st
15676

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Written by Eric A. Kimmel and Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

Hershel of Ostropol shows up to a small village and out-smarts the pesky goblins who have taken over...

Pre-K - 3rd
19834

Down on the Farm

Written by Merrily Kutner
Follow the trail of one naughty little goat through a day in the life of a very busy, noisy farmyard...
Pre-K - K
19365

A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Matt Collins
Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions...
Pre-K - 3rd
20035

Lucky Beans

Written by Becky Birtha and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

Like so many people during the Great Depression of the 1930s, Marshall Loman's dad has lost his job...

Pre-K - 3rd

What Does It Mean to Be Kind?

Written by Rana DiOrio and Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch

What Does It Mean to Be Kind? is a rare kindness book for children because it uses a proactive, not...

Pre-K - 3rd
17438

Snakes! (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
For kids aged 5-6, this level #2, high interest non-fiction book combines the brilliance of National...
K - 3rd
17428

Robots (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this...
1st - 4th
17262

Sharks (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Anne Schreiber
Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. Made of soft cartilage, they live in the ocean and can...
K - 3rd
24372

Titanic (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Melissa Stewart
Get kids reading with cool information about the subjects that interest them the most. National...
1st - 4th
24375

Quest to Digest

Written by Mary Corcoran
A playful picture book that introduces STEAM readers to the science of the human digestive system...
3rd - 5th
20891

Scrubba Dub, Carlos (I See I Learn, Book 16)

Written by Stuart J. Murphy
Carlos loves playing in the mud, building with clay, and drawing with chalk, but he doesn't like...
Pre-K - K
15513

All Families Are Special

Written by Norma Simon and Illustrated by Teresa Flavin
When Mrs. Mack shares with her students that she is going to be a grandmother soon, the children...
Pre-K - 3rd
20793

Must-Have Marvin!

Written by Christy Ziglar
The second title in the Shine Bright Kids series, Must-Have Marvin!, teaches children that people...
Pre-K - 3rd
20176

The Rainbow Mystery (Science Solves It!)

Written by Jennifer Dussling
Two curious kids conduct experiments and build a prism in order to figure out how rainbows form....
1st - 3rd
24374

The Glass Slippers

Written by Sharon Callen
This exciting version of a classic tale follows the beautiful and kind Cinder as she is forced to...
1st - 4th
24377

Snow White and the Seven Trolls

Written by Wiley Blevins
As in the classic tale our Snow White falls under the spell of the evil Queen. But who gets left...
K - 4th
24383

Goldilocks and the Three Ghosts (Scary Tales Retold)

Written by Wiley Blevins

Goldilocks may have escaped the wrath of the three bears, but her luck runs out when this busy-body...

K - 3rd
24378

Miss Martin Is a Martian

Written by Colleen Murray Fisher
Melvin Eugene Baxter is convinced that his new teacher, Miss Martin, is a martian. It is his mission...
Pre-K - 2nd
24379

Watch out for Wolfgang

Written by Paul Carrick
In a riff on the classic cautionary tale "The Three Little Pigs," Paul Carrick retells and...
Pre-K - 2nd
24380

Me and My Dragon

Written and Illustrated by David Biedrzycki

Who wouldn't want a pet dragon? See what raising a friendly dragon might look like in this hilarious...

Pre-K - 3rd

Scared of Halloween (Me and My Dragon)

Written and Illustrated by David Biedrzycki

In this follow-up to Me and My Dragon, a boy runs into an unexpected problem when preparing to go...

Pre-K - 3rd
24381

Your Guide to Superheroes

Written by James Reid
Next time you're having a bad day or don't want to clean your room, call one of the superheroes in...
1st - 5th
24382

Star of the Show

Written by Della Ross Ferreri
Francine and Max decide to play circus and as usual Francine wants to take center stage. But Max has...
Pre-K - 2nd
24384

Escape from Pacaya

Written by Nicolas Brasch
Juan's family is forced to flee their home when a giant volcano erupts in their town! As the family...
1st - 5th
17426

Race Day! (National Geographic Kids)

Written and Illustrated by National Geographic Kids
It's race day, and the fastest cars in the world are revving their engines! This book is filled with...
Pre-K - K