Every couple of years, eleven‑year‑old Diego has to pack up and start over because his dad is a U.S. Marine. Their newest move takes the family to Twentynine Palms, a quiet base in the hot, sandy California desert. With Radar, the family’s loyal dog, Diego works hard to adjust to his new home.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere! It helps in our classrooms, in hospitals, and even inside the smartphones we carry around. But how does this smart technology actually work? Where did it come from? And what might it do in the future?

Ready to explore some super‑strange plants? Open this book and discover the amazing tricks plants use to survive!

The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.

For a whole hour, Evan poured lemonade. Cup after cup, pitcher after pitcher. Wow, he thought as he tipped out the last drops of his fourth pitcher, the world is really thirsty. And I’m the Lemonade King.

Quinn loves her moms and her little brother, but sometimes she feels like she doesn’t quite fit in...

Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.

Dive into the exciting story of how people worked together to save the Hudson River — and learn how you can help protect clean water all around the world.

Our connection to planet Earth is one of the biggest challenges we face today. We have an important...

In this graphic memoir, Pedro reflects on family, hard work, and the experiences that shaped his dreams for the future.

Sam dreams of becoming a champion weightlifter and must balance big goals, hard work, and family expectations along the way.

Sama loves coding and problem-solving, but she must learn to believe in her ideas when she joins a competitive Tech Club.

This book explores 250 years of American history through important people, places, and events that helped shape the country.

This book shares the stories of the diverse people who helped shape the founding of America but are often left out of history books.

This book uncovers surprising facts and myths about the Revolutionary War, helping readers discover what really happened in history.

This book explores famous stories from American history and helps readers separate myths from historical facts.

This biography celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks, a talented poet whose words captured everyday life and inspired generations of readers and writers.

Harriet is an 11-year-old trying to survive middle school drama, bullying, and big changes at home during a chaotic school camping trip.

Yuna loved practicing her K‑pop dance routines, but one day something strange happened. Her mirror began whispering unkind things like, “You’re not good enough. Everyone else is better.” Then, right before her eyes, a dark Shadow stepped out of the mirror. Yuna realized it wasn’t just her reflection—it was a creature that grew stronger whenever she doubted herself.

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Angie just wants to fit in at her new school, but being dragged to Jiu-Jitsu practice by her family is not exactly helping her look cool. When a big tournament, some unexpected family changes, and a friendship she never saw coming all collide at once, Angie starts to question everything she thought she knew about herself.

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Belinda has one shot to prove she is no coward, and getting into the legendary Hero Crowe's Adventure School might be exactly the chance she needs. But between dangerous admissions tests, mysterious secret rooms, saboteurs, and students who would rather fight alone than work together, every step forward could be her last.

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wondered why some birds can soar for hours without flapping their wings, or how a tiny hummingbird drinks from a flower? Kids' Field Guide to Birds takes you on an adventure through the incredible world of birds, from busy city streets to quiet forests and everything in between.

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?