Print and Digital Resources for Schools and Libraries

Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self! Learn More

What would a green future look like? Will trains and airplanes be powered by the sun? Will we have homes that have zero impact on the environment? The most pressing challenge facing us today is how to ensure a healthy Earth for ourselves and future generations. This STEM-based set of True Books introduces students to the engineering innovations that can help us reach those goals. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way—and in the simplest terms possible—and will inspire kids to start envisioning and enacting a more sustainable future. Learn More

Did you know scientists discover thousands of new species every year? Some are even named after things in popular culture like the Wakanda fish (Black Panther) and the Salazar’s pit viper (Harry Potter). This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look into five of the most fascinating new species of amphibians, fish, mammals, and reptiles that have been found on Earth in the past few years. Each book explores how, where, and when they were found, along with their habitat, diet, and survival skills. Packed with photographs and fun facts, readers will learn all about these exciting new species in the natural world. Learn More

The human body is a complex—and remarkable—machine. Digesting our food. Pumping our blood. Walking, running, and dancing. It takes our many body systems working together to keep us alive and living our lives to the fullest. This set of True Books offers an in-depth look at our amazing bodies—one system at a time. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way—and in the simplest terms possible—giving students a “behind-the-scenes” look at how their bodies work. Learn More

Habitats are the homes of plants and animals. There are many habitats in the world, and they are all different! But habitats themselves can also be very different when the sun shines… and when the stars are out! Some of the animals that live in these habitats are active during the day. They seek the heat and the light of the sun. While other animals are active at night. They like to come out once the temperatures drop. Discover the different habitats of Earth, and learn what animals do as the day goes by, with this new series of books! Learn More

The Arctic is a cold and unusual place. There are six months of daylight and six months of darkness. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as polar bears, walruses, and reindeers do during the long Arctic days and nights? Learn about the Arctic habitat while you follow its natural cycle in this beautiful book! Learn More

The ocean can be bright and warm or dark and cold. During the day, the sunlight heats the water surface. At night, everything turns dark. How does this change affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as sharks, turtles, and whales do as the day goes by? Learn about the ocean habitat while you follow its daily cycle in this beautiful book! Learn More

We use a lot of energy to power our lives—from our homes and cars to our tablets and handheld games. The challenge facing us today is finding sustainable energy methods that will ensure a green future. There are seven different types of green energy—and they are the only types that don’t pollute our Earth. We have learned how to harness the power of the sun, wind, water, and Earth. And technological innovations have allowed us to put these alternative energies to work in our everyday lives. Green Energies will show you how. Learn More

Small changes over the years—from smarter light bulbs to energy-efficient appliances—have made our homes more environmentally friendly. In recent years we have learned how to make alternative energies and Earth-friendly building methods and materials a reality. Today we understand how to build green homes—dwellings that have zero negative impact on the environment. Green Homes will show you how. Learn More

The blood that flows through your body constantly brings food and oxygen to your muscles, organs, and bones and carries away waste. And it is all powered by that magnificent muscle, your heart. Did you know that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day? Or that the blood in your body travels a total of 12,000 miles daily? That’s more than four times the width of the United States from coast to coast! Learn all this and more in Circulatory System. Learn More

“I can be brave when I try a new vegetable, like eggplant. I can be brave by telling the truth, even if I might get in trouble.” This is Bob, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be brave. You will see that, when he works hard to be brave, he feels big and strong. It’s his superpower! Learn More

Our muscular system covers our bodies from head to toe. It helps keep us upright and gives us the power to stand, sit, run, smile, and more. Did you know that your muscles make up one-third of your body weight? Or that your tongue is made up of eight separate muscles? Learn all this and more in Muscular System. Learn More

“I can be kind by saying “Thank you” for breakfast. I can be kind by asking someone who is alone if they’d like to sit with me at lunch.” This is Alina, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be kind. You will see that, when she chooses kindness, it spreads everywhere! Learn More

Our respiratory system is responsible for cleaning the air that we breathe, supplying our bodies with oxygen, and getting rid of carbon dioxide. Did you know that you breathe in and out about 22,000 times a day? Or that your left lung is slightly smaller than your right? That leaves room in your chest for your heart! Learn all this and more in Respiratory System. Learn More

Have you ever seen a Wakanda fish or a blue snailfish? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of fish. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these animals were discovered! Learn More

Have you ever seen a Salazar’s pit viper or a nano chameleon? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of reptiles. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these animals were discovered! Learn More

The desert is a dry place with little rain. Days can be very hot, while nights can be extremely cold. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as meerkats, camels, and lizards do as the day goes by? Learn about the desert habitat while you follow its daily cycle in this beautiful book! Learn More

The rainforest is always hot and wet. During the day, the tops of the trees receive the light of the sun. At night, everything turns dark. How does this change affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as lemurs, jaguars, and snakes do as the day goes by? Learn about the rainforest habitat while you follow its daily cycle with this beautiful book! Learn More

Thanks to the development of agriculture, our Earth can feed the almost 8 billion people that call it home. But the challenge facing us today is how to make the practice of large-scale farming sustainable. We have learned how to use alternative energies—like solar and wind power—to run our farms. We have also learned how to use the land and the animals on it in a more environmentally friendly way. Green Farming will show you how. Learn More

Electric cars. Solar-powered planes. Poop-fueled trucks. Each of these technological advances in transportation is bringing us ever closer to a green future, and more are being developed all the time. Considering how many vehicles are on our roads—and in the water and air—sustainable transportation might be the most important innovation we can make to ensure our planet’s future. Learn how in Green Transportation. Learn More