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Squeeze under the wooden gate and step into a world of pure garden mischief! Peter Rabbit is not like his obedient sisters. While they stay safely on the path, Peter hops straight into the lush rows of a forbidden garden. From crunchy radishes to fresh crisp lettuce, Peter is having the feast of a lifetime. But when he runs into the garden owner, a thrilling chase begins.
This beautiful story pulls you right into the dirt and sunshine of a summer garden. You will hold your breath as Peter tries to find his way out, losing his little blue jacket along the way. It is a timeless adventure filled with bravery, quick thinking, and a very relatable craving for fresh vegetables. A perfect story to enjoy together.
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A Tiny Mouse Discovers a Big World of Science
Maple may be tiny, but her questions are enormous.
Inside a lively science lab, Maple the Mouse explores experiments, inventions, magnets, growing plants, weather, light, and other early science ideas. Each discovery turns the lab into a place of wonder, where asking “why” and “how” is part of the fun.
This illustrated introduction to science is designed for young readers who are beginning to notice how the world works. The story keeps concepts simple and inviting, using Maple’s curiosity to make science feel active, friendly, and creative. Children who like animals, experiments, and hands-on discovery will find a cheerful guide in Maple as she explores, tests, observes, and learns.
6-8 Years
Maya, Leo, and Jaden know that being brave does not mean pretending nothing scary can happen. It means learning what to do before trouble starts.
In their clubhouse, the three friends practice emergency skills and learn how to stay calm during situations such as fires, storms, and floods. The book turns safety preparation into an active, kid-friendly experience, helping young readers think about readiness without making emergencies feel overwhelming.
This educational story is useful for families, classrooms, and libraries looking for a gentle introduction to safety habits. With its focus on preparation, teamwork, and confidence, it encourages children to listen, plan, help, and remember that knowing the next safe step can be a real superpower.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
38 Pages
Sunny Blend of Education, Inspiration, and Heartwarming Storytelling
Sunlight is everywhere, but Lila is ready to see it in a new way.
In this gentle educational story, Lila learns about solar power and begins to understand how the sun can help people make cleaner energy. The book introduces young readers to a real-world science topic through warm storytelling rather than heavy explanation, making solar energy feel approachable for early elementary children.
With its focus on curiosity, the environment, and simple science, this book is a good choice for readers who ask how things work and why caring for the planet matters. Lila’s learning journey gives children a friendly first step into renewable energy, showing that big ideas can begin with one bright question.
6-8 Years
31 Pages
America’s 250th birthday becomes a doorway into history for young readers.
This child-friendly nonfiction book introduces the United States through its past, its values, and the idea of belonging to a shared future. Written for early elementary children, it keeps the focus simple and positive, helping readers connect a major national anniversary with ideas such as unity, kindness, pride, and community.
The book is well suited for home reading, classroom discussions, or library displays connected to the 250th anniversary of the United States. With an accessible tone and activity-style extras mentioned in the book metadata, it gives children a gentle first look at why anniversaries matter and how history can help people think about the country they are helping to shape.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Benny the Bald Eagle spreads his wings and takes readers on a bright trip across the United States.
As Benny soars from famous landmarks to wide-open landscapes, young readers are introduced to places such as the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, farms, fields, and even the excitement of rocket launches. The story presents American geography and national symbols in simple, friendly language for early elementary readers.
With its travel-adventure frame and cheerful educational focus, this book is designed for children who like animals, maps, landmarks, and learning about the country around them. It also highlights kindness, community, and curiosity as Benny discovers how many different places and people help make America feel big, beautiful, and connected.
6-8 Years
Ever since she was a young girl, Mattie has looked at the world differently. Armed with a sketchbook full of ideas and her father's heavy toolbox, she can build almost anything her mind imagines. By the time she is twelve, she designs a brilliant safety device to protect factory workers from dangerous machinery.
As she grows up, Mattie's inventive mind never stops working. She eventually creates a complex machine designed to fold the square-bottom paper bags that people still use every single day. But when a dishonest man tries to steal her brilliant idea in court, claiming a woman could never understand such mechanics, Mattie must fight to prove him wrong.
Follow the inspiring journey of 'the Lady Edison' as she defends her hard work and claims her rightful place in history. This empowering true story celebrates creativity, resilience, and the brilliant mind of one of America's greatest inventors.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
Lizzie Murphy loved baseball more than anything, and she was better at it than almost anyone else in town. But growing up in the early 1900s, everyone told her that the baseball diamond was no place for a girl. Lizzie refused to listen.
Starting out as a batboy for her local team, she practiced tirelessly until she could pitch faster and catch harder than the boys. She talked her way onto the roster and quickly proved that she belonged on the field. By the time she was eighteen, Lizzie was determined to do the impossible and sign with a professional team to make a living playing the sport she adored.
Discover the incredible true story of a trailblazing athlete who broke the rules and shattered expectations. Lizzie's unstoppable determination will inspire anyone who has ever been told they cannot achieve their dreams.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
37 Pages
Before he became one of the most famous animals in the world, Strongheart was a serious police dog. He was trained to sniff out criminals and march in perfect rhythm like a soldier, but he had absolutely no idea how to play or have fun.
Everything changed when a Hollywood director named Larry Trimble spotted him. Larry believed this disciplined dog had the potential to be a brilliant leading actor on the silver screen. With patience and care, Larry taught Strongheart how to play with toys, relax, and act like a normal, happy dog. Soon, Strongheart was starring in silent movies and bringing theater audiences to tears.
Step back in time to the golden age of cinema with this extraordinary biography of a real-life animal hero. It is a heartwarming tribute to the very first canine movie star and the man who believed in him.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Oney Judge has a terrifying choice to make. As a young enslaved woman working for President George Washington and his wife, Martha, Oney is forced to leave her home at Mount Vernon and travel to the nation's new capital. While living in Philadelphia, she meets free Black citizens for the very first time and begins to understand what life outside of bondage could look like.
When she learns that she is going to be given away to a stranger, Oney realizes she must take her fate into her own hands. Risking everything she has ever known, she plans a daring escape to secure her own liberty.
This true historical account follows one young woman's incredible journey to claim her own life. It is a powerful story of survival, bravery, and the unyielding desire to be free.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Meet Jim, a foal who is about to prove that animals are far smarter than anyone ever imagined. In the late 1800s, a veterinarian named Bill Key realizes that his new horse is truly extraordinary. Using only patience and kindness, Doc teaches Jim to spell words, recognize primary colors, and even give back exact change from a cash register.
Before long, Jim and Doc are traveling across the country, dazzling audiences with the horse's incredible abilities. But not everyone believes what they see. When skeptics accuse the duo of faking the act, Doc knows he must stand up for his remarkable friend and show everyone the truth.
Based on fascinating real events, this touching biography highlights the incredible bond between a man and his animal companion. It is a brilliant reminder that with a little gentleness, unbelievable things are possible.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
A packed audience sits breathless in a barnlike concert hall. Master pianist David Tudor walks onto the stage, sits at the piano, and does absolutely nothing. The performance has already begun. Can you hear it? The patter of rain on the roof, the rustle of the trees outside, the shifting of people in their seats.
In 1952, John Cage created a shocking musical composition called 4'33" consisting entirely of blank bars of music. He wanted to prove that silence does not actually exist and that the ambient sounds around us are their own kind of symphony. This offbeat history explores the hilarious and profound reactions to his controversial piece.
Through energetic, childlike artwork and warm, humorous writing, you will discover how to listen to the world in a brand new way. You do not need an instrument or a concert hall to experience incredible music. All you have to do is stop and listen.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
Meet the incredible machines that can work, think, talk, dance, and even play. Did you know that there are robots built so incredibly small that they can actually swim right inside your bloodstream? Or that some heavy-duty robots are designed to travel deep into the fiery, boiling insides of active volcanoes where humans could never survive?
Discover the wild variety of shapes, sizes, and bright colors that modern robots come in, and explore the mind-blowing tasks they are programmed to complete. You will ignite your scientific curiosity with fascinating facts and hands-on activities that you can try immediately. By simply thinking about the exact steps required to build your favorite sandwich, you will soon realize that you are thinking exactly like a professional robot programmer. Packed with intriguing information and great photos, this book helps you grasp the big scientific ideas that are completely changing the way we see the world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
