Books for Ages 9-12

Jesse and the Snack Food Genie / Jesse y el genio de los bocadillos

When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body.

Frankie versus the Food Phantom / Frankie contra el fantasma de los alimentos

Soulful Struttin'

A father and daughter's afternoon of cleaning becomes a celebration of the music, food, and culture of New Orleans.

James Finds the Beat

Hearing the beat helps James discover the courage to use his voice and find his community.

Ease the Tease

Ten easy-to-learn strategies to help kids ease the pain of teasing and stand up for themselves.

Make a Friend, Be a Friend

Practical-and fun-tips for starting and growing friendships.

Yay! You Failed!

Help young kids learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, and feel good about their efforts.

Rules! Rules! Rules!

Empower kids with tools for respecting, questioning, and coping with rules.

Be Yourself, Like Yourself

Empower kids to develop and build positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

Volunteers to the Rescue

Show students how they can help others in their communities! This nonfiction reader explores how volunteers make a difference and encourages students to give back. Includes an extension activity, a related fiction piece, discussion questions, and more.

Fair Play

What does it mean to be a good sport? Teach students how to be fair on the field, on the court, and in life with this fun nonfiction reader. Includes a fiction story about teamwork, an extension activity, discussion questions, and other helpful features.

How to Vote

Students are the voters of tomorrow, so it's important that they understand the voting process! This nonfiction reader explains how voting works and encourages students to be informed. Includes a related fiction story, an extension activity, and more.

Park Rangers

Teach students about the park rangers who protect U.S. national parks! This nonfiction reader explores the roles and responsibilities of park rangers. Includes a related fiction story, a map of national parks, an extension activity, and more features.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver: Inspiring Olympics for All

Teach students about Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy of inclusivity! This nonfiction reader explores her life, including when she founded the Special Olympics, and offers a related fiction story, an extension activity, and other meaningful features.

You Have Rights!

Remind students that they have rights! This nonfiction reader explains what rights are and encourages students to stand up for their own. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other great features.

The World in My Neighborhood

Students will discover the people, sights, sounds, and smells that make a neighborhood with this nonfiction reader! Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and other exciting features.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Help students discover what freedom means to them! This nonfiction reader explains what the song America" represents in an easy-to-follow way. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more features."

Payday!

Teach students about the choices people make with their money! This nonfiction reader explores how people save and spend what they earn on payday. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, an extension activity, and other meaningful features.

Who We Are

Help students discover the meaning of culture! This nonfiction reader examines diverse cultures and encourages students to celebrate their differences. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, an extension activity, and more.

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Show students why fundraising is important and how individuals can organize together to make a difference! This nonfiction reader includes a related fiction story, glossary, activity, and other useful features that will demonstrate why donating matters.

Solving Problems Together

In this nonfiction reader, students will learn how individuals can come together to find solutions to important problems. With a related fiction story, project, and other key features, this book explains the importance of collaborative problem-solving.

Your Vote, Your Voice

Students are the voters of tomorrow! Teach them about key voting issues and how the election process works with this nonfiction reader. Includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, interactive activity, and other useful features.

Leaders in the Community

Mayors, coaches, and principals are just some of the essential community leaders students will learn about in this nonfiction reader! With a related fiction story, project, and more features, this book explores what it means to be a good community leader.

Dwight D. Eisenhower: American Leader

Encourage students be leaders by exploring the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower! This nonfiction reader details how the 34th president inspired others, from his time in the army to the White House. Includes a fiction story, activity, and more features.