Naomi Nash - Saving Snakes
When Mom brings home a new houseguest from the exotic animal hospital, it sparks a great idea. Naomi decides to form a snake rescue club with her best friend, Emma, and her brother, Nolan. But tensions arise with her next-door neighbor Taylor, who hates snakes. Will the snakes bring them together or drive them apart? One thing is for certain: rescuing snakes leads to adventures--and even friendships--that Naomi never imagined!
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2024 Green Earth Book Awards Long List
Readers' Choice Bronze Book Award for Best Children's Book 8-12
Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Chapter Book Series
Naomi Nash -The Mystery of the Ball Python
When Naomi gets a tip about a strange snake sighting in the neighborhood, she knows it's a job for her snake-saving club. Naomi, Nolan, and Emma go to investigate and get a huge surprise. The snake isn't a native Texas species--it's a ball python! Did someone dump an unwanted pet, or did this snake somehow get lost? Naomi's parents agree she can keep the snake if no one claims it. But can Naomi bring herself to solve the mystery if it costs her the pet snake she's always wanted?
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Purple Dragonfly Award for Chapter Book
Literary Titan Gold Award
Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Chapter Book Series
Naomi Nash - The Drama Noodle
Naomi, Emma, and Taylor are heading to drama camp, but the drama doesn't stay at camp. Word is spreading about the snake-saving club, and when a local news crew asks to interview the club, things grow tense. Naomi wants to teach people more about snakes, but she's not the only one who longs for a moment of fame. During the interview, things go from bad to worse. Can Naomi salvage the interview, her drama camp performance, and the club?
Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Chapter Book Series
Publisher : Picture Window Books (December 31, 2022)
Naomi Nash - Problems at the Pond
When an older couple tells Naomi and the rest of the club about a mean snake at a nearby pond, Naomi dismisses their concerns. After all, a pond is a natural place, and snakes aren’t mean—they’re just snakes. But the reports of an aggressive snake keep coming. That’s unusual. The club decides to investigate. It’s up to them to solve the mystery of the “mean” snake before someone gets hurt.
Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Chapter Book Series
Frog Butts and Toad Warts? Fascinating Frog Facts
Thousands of frog and toad species can be found all over the world (apart from Antarctica)! These diverse amphibians have amazing adaptations and strange features that help them survive a variety of conditions from dry deserts to frozen landscapes. And yes, some frog and toad species look like they have warts and even human-like butts. Hop on over to read about these fascinating animals!
Releasing 12/10/24
The Wheels on the Trucks
A classic song with a construction twist that will have young readers wanting to read (and sing) The Wheels on the Trucks again and again. Journey from demolition to the construction of new buildings in this fun take on the popular song “The Wheels on the Bus.” Interesting facts at the end detail the purpose of various heavy-duty machines.
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Literary Titan Gold Award
My Magical Friends - Baby Dragon Takes Flight
Shelby and Isabella meet a baby dragon who’s afraid to fly. Can the girls help her overcome her fears and soar? Comes with a baby dragon charm bracelet.
My Magical Friends - Baby Phoenix Makes Friends
Meet a baby phoenix eager to make friends in the latest My Magical Friends title.
ABC Pet Care Book
Pets need certain things whether they are scaly, feathery, or furry. Come learn more about caring for pets from A to Z!
ABC Snake Book
Cool facts about various snake species from A to Z!
ABC Reptile Book
Interesting information about amazing reptiles from A to Z!
ABC Rocks and Minerals
Fascinating facts about rocks and minerals from A to Z!
ABC Farm Animals Book
Fun facts about different kinds of farm animals from A to Z!
ABC National Parks Book
ABC Sheep Book
ABC Texas Parks and Places Book
ABC Fruit Book
ABC Candy Book
ABC Bug Book for Kids
From ants to zebra spiders, there's a bug for every letter of the alphabet! Meet a huge variety of our many-legged friends with this colorful book made just for toddlers. They'll dive into awesome trivia about bugs—like what they eat and where they live—all while learning their letters.
Publisher : Rockridge Press (April 12, 2022)
Horses
Publisher : Scholastic, 2022
Fangs!
Publisher : Scholastic, 2019
Frogs/Ranas
Pets! We love them, and we take good care of them. Learn all about what Frogs need to be happy and healthy pets. ¡Las mascotas! Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre qué necesitan las Ranas para estar felices y ser mascotas saludables.
Publisher : Cantata Learning; Bilingual edition (August 1, 2018)
Language : English, Spanish
Library Binding : 24 pages
ISBN-10 : 1684102510
ISBN-13 : 978-1684102518
Reading age : 4 - 7 years
Lexile measure : AD380L
Grade level : 1 - 2
Rabbits/Conejos
Pets! We love them, and we take good care of them. Learn all about what Rabbits need to be happy and loving pets. ¡Las mascotas! Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre qué necesitan los Conejos para estar felices y ser mascotas cariñosas.
Publisher : Cantata Learning; Bilingual edition (August 1, 2018)
Language : English, Spanish
Library Binding : 24 pages
ISBN-10 : 1684102537
ISBN-13 : 978-1684102532
Reading age : 4 - 7 years
Lexile measure : AD380L
Grade level : 1 - 2
Brownies with Benjamin Franklin
The 32-page book, Brownies with Benjamin Franklin, introduces young readers to an important historical figure while strengthening their reading proficiency. The fictionalized storyline creates a relatable scenario of meeting a history-defining American and learning more about their way of life.
The charming illustrations and adventure-filled text of the Time Hop Sweets Shop books work together to support young readers. With comprehension questions, biographical information, and websites for further discovery, this series helps children develop strong reading comprehension skills while also gaining important historical knowledge.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (January 1, 2016)
Language : English
Library Binding : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1681913755
ISBN-13 : 978-1681913759
Reading age : 6 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 420L
Grade level : 1 - 3
Milkshakes with Maria Mitchell
The 32-page book, Milkshakes with Maria Mitchell, introduces young readers to an important historical figure while strengthening their reading proficiency. The fictionalized storyline creates a relatable scenario of meeting a history-defining American and learning more about their way of life.
The charming illustrations and adventure-filled text of the Time Hop Sweets Shop books work together to support young readers. With comprehension questions, biographical information, and websites for further discovery, this series helps children develop strong reading comprehension skills while also gaining important historical knowledge.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (January 1, 2016)
Language : English
Library Binding : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1681913747
ISBN-13 : 978-1681913742
Reading age : 6 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 410L
Grade level : 1 - 3
Ice Pops with Roberto Clemente
In Ice Pops with Roberto Clemente, readers will follow Fiona and Finley as they travel back in time to meet the talented and giving baseball star.
The Time Hop Sweets Shop series lets students follow time traveling siblings as they join historical figures to experience pivotal moments in their lives. In each 32-page title, students strengthen their reading comprehension skills as they engage with leveled text, biographies, and more resources.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (July 1, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 164156637X
ISBN-13 : 978-1641566377
Reading age : 6 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 590L
Grade level : 1 - 3
Pumpkin Pie with Helen Keller
Read about two of the most influential people in history and the impact they had on American Sign Language in the children’s chapter book Pumpkin Pie With Helen Keller.
Who exactly were Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan? Follow along as Fiona and Finley go back in time to meet these two important figures!
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (July 1, 2018)
Language : English
Library Binding : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 164156508X
ISBN-13 : 978-1641565080
Reading age : 6 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 620L
Grade level : 1 - 3
Reporter to the Rescue
Bald Eagle is determined to get the scoop after hearing a mysterious roar in the forest. Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with the eager eagle reporter as he follows a tip that leads to something unexpected. This scoop has a twist!
There’s breaking news in the animal kingdom and the WILD Action News Team has the scoop! Each book in this fun-to-read chapter book series features an animal main character that gives an interview, revealing interesting information about its species. This series also introduces young readers to basic journalism concepts.
Publisher : Treasure Chest Beginner Chapter Books; Illustrated edition (August 11, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1731613040
ISBN-13 : 978-1731613042
Reading age : 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 450L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Penguin Presses On
Gentoo Penguin follows a wild tip after making a few rookie mistakes. Has a crime been committed? Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this WILD Action News reporter, who definitely has some surprises in store!
There's breaking news in the animal kingdom and the WILD Action News Team has the scoop! Each book in this fun-to-read chapter book series features an animal main character that gives an interview, revealing interesting information about its species. This series also introduces young readers to basic journalism concepts.
Publisher : Treasure Chest Beginner Chapter Books;
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-13 : 9781731616036
Reading age : 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 480L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Cheetah Chases The Story
Why are some animals leaving the wildlife preserve? WILD Action news reporter Cheetah is on a mission to find out, even if it is dangerous! Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this reporter on his search for the story!
There’s breaking news in the animal kingdom and the WILD Action News Team has the scoop! Each book in this fun-to-read chapter book series features an animal main character that gives an interview, revealing interesting information about its species. This series also introduces young readers to basic journalism concepts.
Publisher : Treasure Chest Beginner Chapter Books; Illustrated edition (August 11, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1731615019
ISBN-13 : 978-1731615015
Reading age : 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 440L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Focus, Fennec Fox!
Fennec Fox is assigned to cover the camel beauty pageant for WILD Action News. He’s got to stay focused, but there is so much to see! Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this WILD Action News reporter on his search for a good story!
There’s breaking news in the animal kingdom and the WILD Action News Team has the scoop! Each book in this fun-to-read chapter book series features an animal main character that gives an interview, revealing interesting information about its species. This series also introduces young readers to basic journalism concepts.
Publisher : Treasure Chest Beginner Chapter Books (August 11, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1731614993
ISBN-13 : 978-1731614995
Reading age : 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 490L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Capybara's Close Call
Capybara ditches his nap to get the scoop after yells ring through the rainforest. Will a strange tip lead him to the story? Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will follow along with this WILD Action News reporter on his search for the story!
There’s breaking news in the animal kingdom and the WILD Action News Team has the scoop! Each book in this fun-to-read chapter book series features an animal main character that gives an interview, revealing interesting information about its species. This series also introduces young readers to basic journalism concepts.
Publisher : Treasure Chest Beginner Chapter Books; Illustrated edition (August 11, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1731615000
ISBN-13 : 978-1731615008
Reading age : 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 460L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
A Safe Cake
The Importance of Reading: Introduce important topics to your child with A Safe Cake: A Story About Food Allergies. The 24-page book features pictures, simple language, and reading tips to practice early reading comprehension skills.
Hands-On Reading: Mia wants to bake her teacher Miss Rose a cake, but Miss Rose has food allergies. Find out how Mia makes a safe and perfect treat for her teacher while accommodating her allergy needs.
Publisher : Ready Readers (July 1, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 24 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641566256
ISBN-13 : 978-1641566254
Reading age : 5 - 7 years
Lexile measure : 260L
The Slide Ride
Monkey is fast while Turtle is slow. Early readers join them at the park to learn about taking turns. This title focuses on sight words and retelling.
Publisher : Ready Readers (July 1, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 24 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641566280
ISBN-13 : 978-1641566285
Reading age : 5 - 7 years
Lexile measure : 230L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Time To Move Peacock
Sometimes we must be still but it's not always easy. Early readers learn how Peacock moves at the wrong moments until he finds the right time. Includes a picture glossary and activities.
Publisher : Ready Readers (July 1, 2018)
Language : English
Library Binding : 24 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641565063
ISBN-13 : 978-1641565066
Reading age : 5 - 7 years
Lexile measure : 220L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Riley Fetter, Star Setter
In the story of Riley Fetter, Star Setter, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Riley learns to work together after a new kid joins her volleyball team.
Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Measuring 6" x 9", each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and sport-specific vocabulary. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions.
Publisher : Treasure Chest Beginner Chapter Books (January 25, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1643690914
ISBN-13 : 978-1643690919
Reading age : 5 - 8 years
Lexile measure : 480L
Grade level : Kindergarten - 2
Paisley Atoms - Runaway Robot
It's going to be one of those kinds of days. Paisley has homework to do and the house is a mess. Join Paisley and Ben as they create a robot to help with all the chores. What could go wrong? This title includes activities, websites, and a spotlight on women in science. Paired to the nonfiction title Steam Guide to Inventions.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2016)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1681917165
ISBN-13 : 978-1681917160
Reading age : 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure : 770L
Grade level : 2 - 5
Paisley Atoms - Sounds Like Fun
In Sounds Like Fun, readers will join Paisley on an investigative adventure to determine why the performers at the town concert sound terrible.
Character-driven storylines in the Paisley Atoms series feature Paisley Atoms, a fifth grader with a penchant for all things science. Each 64-page illustrated title showcases a problem or mystery that takes readers on an adventure and includes scientific facts and explanations, an experiment or activity, a biography, websites to visit, and more.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media; Reprint edition (August 1, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1681918196
ISBN-13 : 978-1681918198
Reading age : 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure : 790L
Grade level : 2 - 5
Paisley Atoms - Twist in Time
Will a refrigerator turned into a time machine safely deliver Paisley and Ben back in time to see if Tyrannosaurus rex had blue feathers? Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride! This title includes activities, websites, and a spotlight on women in science. Paired to the nonfiction title STEM Guide to Calculating Time.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2016)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1681917203
ISBN-13 : 978-1681917207
Reading age : 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure : 780L
Grade level : 2 - 5
Paisley Atoms - Kitchen Chaos
Paisley Atoms wants to win a prize at the school bake sale, but will she take her quest for an out-of-this-world treat too far? Join Paisley and her friend, Ben, on their epic adventure to find gourmet intergalactic ingredients. This title includes activities, websites, and a spotlight on women in science. Paired to the nonfiction title STEM Guide to Cooking.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2016)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 168191719X
ISBN-13 : 978-1681917191
Reading age : 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure : 790L
Grade level : 2 - 5
Paisley Atoms - Magnetic Mess
In Magnetic Mess, readers will join Paisley as she tries to save her town from a giant piece of space junk.
Character-driven storylines in the Paisley Atoms series feature Paisley Atoms, a fifth grader with a penchant for all things science. Each 64-page illustrated title showcases a problem or mystery that takes readers on an adventure and includes scientific facts and explanations, an experiment or activity, a biography, websites to visit, and more.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media; Reprint edition (August 1, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1681918188
ISBN-13 : 978-1681918181
Reading age : 7 - 10 years
Lexile measure : 730L
Grade level : 2 - 5
Case of the Sabotaged Spaghetti
Klaude is the class clown. He likes to make people laugh but not everyone finds him funny. The Golden Spoon Award is given to students who display proper lunchroom behavior and Klaude is one of the winners! He’s never won anything in his life! But not everyone is excited and they are showing it. During the special luncheon some sabotages his spaghetti, takes a bite out of his cake, and breaks his first trophy ever. Who would be so mean to him? Why is someone so mad at Klaude for winning the Golden Spoon Award? More importantly, will he get a new slice of cake?
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2015)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1634303849
ISBN-13 : 978-1634303842
Reading age : 8 - 11 years
Lexile measure : 800L
Grade level : 3 - 6
Secret of the School Suitor
Divya’s day started out rough. She almost missed the bus and had a rough ride to school. Divya knew that her rough day was nothing compared to what Bus Driver McCool was going through. He never forgot Divya or drove like a race car driver. Something was up. Determined to find out answers and help, Divya follows Bus Driver McCool. What she finds out is not at all what she thought.
These mysteries are perfect for your early fluent reader. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, these are suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2015)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1634303830
ISBN-13 : 978-1634303835
Reading age : 8 - 11 years
Lexile measure : 840L
Grade level : 3 - 6
Shaky, Breaky School Sleuth
Queeneka and Klaude are not very happy about their roles in the school play, Candy Dreams. They were both trying for the lead role and shy, quiet Javier beat them both! Things get even stickier at rehearsals when Klaude tries to remember his lines and Javier’s and when Queeneka adds more lines and solos to hers. No one is working as a team to make the play successful. That is, not until Javier goes missing on opening night! Can everyone work together to find Javier? Will Mrs. Holmes cancel the play? And who is that man hiding and lurking around the school?
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2015)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1634303873
ISBN-13 : 978-1634303873
Reading age : 8 - 11 years
Lexile measure : 720L
Grade level : 3 - 6
Case of Foul Play On A School Day
Queeneka loves fashion, and a good mystery. So when there were missing kickballs at Watson Elementary she was on the case! Who would take the kickballs? Why is Mr. Hambrick giving her the evil eye? And why are fourth graders so mean? Making a new friend along the way, Queeneka and Keely question suspects, encounter giant fourth graders, and learn that everyone is embarrassed about something.
These mysteries are perfectly suited to keep readers guessing as they solve for clues. With longer sentences and fewer illustrations, they are just the right fit for your early fluent reader.
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1634304861
ISBN-13 : 978-1634304863
Reading age : 8 - 11 years
Lexile measure : 760L
Grade level : 3 - 6
Mystery of the Pink Owl Flu
Romy was having a bad morning. To top it off he didn’t get to be Nurse Strongman’s assistant because he was late to school. He felt really bad for letting Nurse Strongman down but maybe he could make it up to him! A new case just FLEW into his lap: who turned the owl mascot pink? Romy, hoping to solve the case alone, quickly accuses many of his friends without having all his facts. Can Romy solve the case and keep his friends? Will he make his parents and Nurse Strongman proud?
Publisher : Rourke Educational Media (August 1, 2015)
Language : English
Library Binding : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1634303857
ISBN-13 : 978-1634303859
Reading age : 8 - 11 years
Lexile measure : 760L
Grade level : 3 - 6
Dimensions : 6 x 0.25 x 9 inch
Presidential Pets
Grades 1-3 | Early Literacy & Seedling
In this leveled nonfiction book, read about the menagerie of White House pets through the years, from cows to lion cubs.
What Is A Living Thing?
Trudy, Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature
Trudy’s parents are older than other kids’ parents. As she enters middle school, Ma and Pop are in their sixties and seventies—so old, in fact, that most people mistake them for her grandparents. As if that isn’t complicated enough, Trudy’s also having a hard time at school. Math class isn’t going so well, and Ashley—who she pinky-swore she would always be best friends with—has ditched her for a new crowd. Life at Benavidez Middle School is certainly an adjustment
Publisher : Milkweed Editions; First Edition (August 25, 2005)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1571316590
ISBN-13 : 978-1571316592
Reading age : 8 - 13 years
Grade level : 3 - 8
IRA Children's Book Award Notables
Uncertain Summer
For decades, something has lurked in the swampy lakes of East Texas. When a TV show offers a million dollars to the person that can provide conclusive proof of the creature, Everdil, her brother, and two friends form a team to snap a picture of Bigfoot. But tracking a monster, especially one nobody’s been able to catch, proves trickier than Everdil expected. With each new adventure, Everdil seems to create more problems with her friends and family than she solves. In the end, she has to hope that her brave, foolish actions will ultimately make things right with everyone, including Bigfoot. This book will remind readers that hope and loyalty are traits that we all share, no matter our size.
Publisher : CBAY Books (September 1, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 1944821244
ISBN-13 : 978-1944821241
Reading age : 9 - 12 years
Grade level : 4 - 7
Border Crossing
Forced to take a summer job rebuilding fence of a cattle ranch, Manz works alongside his friend Jed and meets a girl named Vanessa but even among his friends, Manz suffers from an uncontrollable paranoia. He struggles to negotiate the difficulties of adolescence, the perils of an oppressed environment, and the terror of losing his grip on reality.
Publisher : Milkweed Editions; 1st edition (October 27, 2009)
Language : English
Hardcover : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1571316892
ISBN-13 : 978-1571316899
Reading age : 11 - 15 years
Calli
Fifteen-year-old Calli has just about everything she could want in life with a loving family, a good-looking boyfriend, and a best friend who has always been there for support. An only child, Calli is excited when her parents announce that they want to be foster parents. Unfortunately, being a foster sister to Cherish is not at all what Calli expected. First Cherish steals Calli’s boyfriend, then begins to pit Calli’s family against one another, and she even steals Calli’s iPod. Tired of being pushed around and determined to get even, Calli steals one of Cherish’s necklaces. But this plan for revenge goes horribly awry.
Publisher : Milkweed Editions (September 13, 2011)
Language : English
Hardcover : 198 pages
ISBN-10 : 1571317023
ISBN-13 : 978-1571317025
Reading age : 12 - 15 years