Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. This picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!

Sam dreams of becoming a champion weightlifter and must balance big goals, hard work, and family expectations along the way.

Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.

Sama loves coding and problem-solving, but she must learn to believe in her ideas when she joins a competitive Tech Club.

This book explores 250 years of American history through important people, places, and events that helped shape the country.

This book takes readers on a fun-filled road trip across the United States to discover amazing, unusual, and record-breaking facts from every state.

This book shares the stories of the diverse people who helped shape the founding of America but are often left out of history books.

This book uncovers surprising facts and myths about the Revolutionary War, helping readers discover what really happened in history.

This book explores famous stories from American history and helps readers separate myths from historical facts.

This biography celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks, a talented poet whose words captured everyday life and inspired generations of readers and writers.

Jen shares what it’s like living with epilepsy and shows how support, understanding, and self-acceptance help her shine.

When an ear infection keeps Julia out of the pool, she must find a way to handle disappointment and make good choices!

This guide introduces kids to soccer, sharing fun facts, player profiles, and the history of the world’s most popular sport.

This book follows a soccer game that travels around the world, showing how kids everywhere play and love the game.

Take a tour of the White House and learn how it connects America’s past, present, and important moments in history, especially in this 250th celebration year of the USA!

Harriet is an 11-year-old trying to survive middle school drama, bullying, and big changes at home during a chaotic school camping trip.

The Slavic Story Treasury is a bright, welcoming collection of classic Slavic folk tales—stories that were once told beside glowing fires and are now retold in simple, musical language for today’s kids and families.

Sam and Saint, Santa’s color‑loving kid helpers, are traveling around the world to learn how different people celebrate special days. When they stop by Ms. Bird’s bright and welcoming classroom, they listen as children share stories about the holidays and traditions they enjoy at home. From colorful festivals to meaningful family moments, Sam and Saint discover how wonderful it is that every culture has its own way to celebrate.

In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a special speech to a school full of young people, sharing his vision for how they could build meaningful, excellent lives. What would your life's blueprint look like?

Young readers will discover the story of the land that is now Glacier National Park and learn how it has long been connected to the Blackfeet Nation. They’ll explore the park’s amazing wildlife, its more than 2,000 kinds of plants, and why it’s so important to keep the park clean and protect its shrinking glaciers.

Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass formed an unlikely friendship and worked together to fight for equality and change the nation.

Yuna loved practicing her K‑pop dance routines, but one day something strange happened. Her mirror began whispering unkind things like, “You’re not good enough. Everyone else is better.” Then, right before her eyes, a dark Shadow stepped out of the mirror. Yuna realized it wasn’t just her reflection—it was a creature that grew stronger whenever she doubted herself.