Christopher Columbus was looking for a faster trade route to China. Instead of finding spices, he opened the way to a part of the...

Press a button. Flip a switch. And - like magic - light fills a room. It’s all thanks to the humble lightbulb. This book...

Meet Serena Williams. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible...

Young learners will love reading about the cool and crazy roadside attractions that can be found across America. Theyll visit a...

Have you ever heard of a fish that puffs itself up into a prickly ball to stay safe from predators? Have you ever seen a shark...

It doesn’t take a lot to help the animals around us. Taking action can be as simple as picking up trash or hanging birdfeeders...

It doesn’t take a lot to reduce the amount of trash we create. Taking action can be as simple as recycling bottles and cans or...

Many people thing ladybugs are pretty. Some even think they bring good luck. But ladybugs are actually a farmer's best friend -...

The sound of a buzzing bee can send many people running inside. But bees play a very important role in their ecosystem. They...

Did you know that monkeys and apes have been known to chew gum from trees? Or that you can buy bacon- or pickle-flavored gum?...

Did you know that many animals make their homes in the coldest, most barren places on Earth? Meet emperor penguins, arctic foxes,...

Learn about the lifeforms that inhabit the rain forest. Beautiful color photos and lyrical text written by Children's Poet...

Did you know that Earths freshwater and saltwater habitats are teeming with life? Meet blue whales, green sea turtles, and more...

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biography book introduces the youngest readers to Steve Jobs, the innovative force behind...

Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How is ice...

It's hard to imagine that a mighty oak tree starts out as a tiny acorn, but it's true! This book takes readers step by step...

Nothing says summer is here like the big, bright blossoms of a sunflower. In this book, readers learn how this towering plant...

Considered by many to be the greatest American President, Abraham Lincoln went from humble beginnings to the highest office in...

Discover how Earhart became a pioneer of the skies, and read about her mysterious disappearance.

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About...

This Rookie Ready to Learn edition includes a story and Let's Learn Together activity pages to help children be better prepared...

Get out your sneakers! It's time for field day. Here's your chance to have some fun-running, racing, and playing with all your...

Simple text and colorful pictures describe Africa's land features, populations, native animals, technological advances, and lots...

Get ready for a fascinating trip around the seven continents of the world! Simple, engaging text and colorful, mesmerizing...

Simple text and colorful pictures describe Asia's land features, populations, native animals, technological advances, and lots...

Australia is the smallest of the continents, yet it contains many landscapes and animals found nowhere else. Young readers will...

Simple text and colorful pictures describe Europe's land features, populations, native animals, technological advances, and lots...

The Rookie Read-About® series brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color photos and just the right...

Labeled photographs introduce young readers to common words describing their bodies and the everyday objects around them divided...

Eight-year-old ultra-fabulous Ruby Marigold Booker returns in this reissue of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series by Newbery...

Eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook...