New Titles

Bengal

Cucini, Sara,


"AV2 code on page 2"-- Cover. AV2 book code -- A small leopard -- Medium-sized cats -- Strong legs -- My kitten -- Learning tricks -- Meowing for attention -- Baths -- Seeing the doctor -- Healthy food -- Fantastic Bengal cats. Did you know that Bengal cats look like small leopards? Their spots are called rosettes. Learn more about these beloved pets in Bengal, a My Cat book.
Date Published:2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tischler, Joe,


Superstar -- Greek childhood -- To the NBA -- Team leader -- Champion -- League's best -- Getting defensive -- Basketball brothers -- Helping others. Dribble, shoot, score! Learn about NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in a profile packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Complete with an overview of Giannis' upbringing, his accomplishments on and off the basketball court, and the statistics that make this Milwaukee Bucks MVP special, this athlete biography has everything elementary sports fans crave. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.
Date Published:2025

Superstar -- Greek childhood -- To the NBA -- Team leader -- Champion -- League's best -- Getting defensive -- Basketball brothers -- Helping others. Dribble, shoot, score! Learn about NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in a profile packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Complete with an overview of Giannis' upbringing, his accomplishments on and off the basketball court, and the statistics that make this Milwaukee Bucks MVP special, this athlete biography has everything elementary sports fans crave. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.

Date Published:2025

Anacondas vs. capybaras : food chain fights /

Hubbard, Ben, 1973-,


"Anacondas are one of the world's largest snakes. Capybaras are the biggest rodents and are about the size of a wolf. Discover which animal comes out on top in this battle between predator and prey"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

20 fun facts about Valentine's Day

Roza, Greg,


School Library Journal, November 2024. "The origins of Valentine's Day are a bit murky at best, but this day of romance and friendship seems to date all the way back to the 1300s. Of course, people weren't buying each other cards and balloons back then, so our modern customs have melded with medieval traditions. Readers will . . . dive into the back story of this holiday, which is about much more than chocolate and Cupid"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, November 2024. "The origins of Valentine's Day are a bit murky at best, but this day of romance and friendship seems to date all the way back to the 1300s. Of course, people weren't buying each other cards and balloons back then, so our modern customs have melded with medieval traditions. Readers will . . . dive into the back story of this holiday, which is about much more than chocolate and Cupid"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Diego Maradona : who would win? /

Hill, Anne E., 1974-,


Introduction : legends on the field -- Humble beginnings -- Big moments -- Legacies -- And the winner is. "Playing pro soccer decades apart, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona have both dominated the field. But who is the true king of soccer? Readers can compare their careers and choose the winner"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Jayson Tatum

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-,


Championship play -- Who is Jayson Tatum? -- Working at basketball -- Becoming an NBA star -- Tatum's future. Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Finals victory! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the life and career of this NBA top player. Special features include a timeline, a map of key locations, a trophy shelf, and more. This title is sure to be a slam dunk with young basketball fans!
Date Published:2026

Championship play -- Who is Jayson Tatum? -- Working at basketball -- Becoming an NBA star -- Tatum's future. Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Finals victory! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the life and career of this NBA top player. Special features include a timeline, a map of key locations, a trophy shelf, and more. This title is sure to be a slam dunk with young basketball fans!

Date Published:2026

Battle royale games

Storm, Marysa,


"ATOS: 3.2"--Back cover. Game on -- Battle Royale esports -- Leveling up -- Elite competitions. School Library Journal, November 2025. "Enter the world of battle royale esports, where gamers fight to be the last player standing in the ever-shrinking battle zone. Reluctant readers explore what it takes to become a professional battle royale video gamer in this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"ATOS: 3.2"--Back cover. Game on -- Battle Royale esports -- Leveling up -- Elite competitions. School Library Journal, November 2025. "Enter the world of battle royale esports, where gamers fight to be the last player standing in the ever-shrinking battle zone. Reluctant readers explore what it takes to become a professional battle royale video gamer in this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Sports video games

Dittmer, Lori,


"ATOS" 3.2"--Back cover. School Library Journal, November 2025. "Enter the world of sports video games, where gamers simulate real-life sports as they switch between characters, run plays, and score points. Reluctant readers explore what it takes to become a professional esports gamer in this hi-lo nonfiction chapter book"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

A look at Tae kwon do

Krenn, Cara,


What is Tae kwon do? -- Tae kwon do basics -- What to expect -- Tae kwon do expert. School Library Journal, April 2025. "Tae kwon do is quick, exciting, and fun! From discovering what kind of kicks there are to how lessons work, readers will love learning more about this popular martial art"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Nebraska

Heinrichs, Ann,


Highlights some of the attractions of Nebraska while providing information about the history, geography, agriculture, and industry of the state. Includes lists of state symbols and famous people, as well as the words to the state song, maps, and illustrations.
Date Published:2026

On the savanna

Andrews, E. C., (Children's author),


Includes index. Really wild family life -- On the savanna -- Gazelles -- Meerkats -- Elephants -- Rhinoceroses -- Zebras -- Giraffes -- Lions -- Family forever. No other habitat on Earth seems as dangerous as the African savanna! From lions to elephants, the animals that live there are also reader favorites. In this engaging volume, the main text covers information about the savanna habitat and explores the animal groups that fight to survive there. Full-color photographs bring readers up close to these amazing savanna animals, supporting the main text, written just for lower elementary readers. Inclusion of facts on animal group dynamics, predators and prey, and life cycle information make this text the perfect complement to science classroom learning.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Really wild family life -- On the savanna -- Gazelles -- Meerkats -- Elephants -- Rhinoceroses -- Zebras -- Giraffes -- Lions -- Family forever. No other habitat on Earth seems as dangerous as the African savanna! From lions to elephants, the animals that live there are also reader favorites. In this engaging volume, the main text covers information about the savanna habitat and explores the animal groups that fight to survive there. Full-color photographs bring readers up close to these amazing savanna animals, supporting the main text, written just for lower elementary readers. Inclusion of facts on animal group dynamics, predators and prey, and life cycle information make this text the perfect complement to science classroom learning.

Date Published:2025

In the rainforest

Andrews, E. C., (Children's author),


Includes index. Really wild family life -- In the rainforest -- Ants -- Parrots -- Bats -- Toucans -- Lemurs -- Gorillas -- Bonobos -- Family forever. From the canopy to the rainforest floor, there are thousands of kinds of animals that make their home in the rainforest! Readers of this engaging volume head deep into the rainforest to see animal families working together and fighting to survive. The main text, written for lower elementary readers, is complemented by full-color photographs showing the habitat and the animals that live there up close and includes topics that tie into the science curriculum--animal group dynamics, predator prey relationships, and life cycle information.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Really wild family life -- In the rainforest -- Ants -- Parrots -- Bats -- Toucans -- Lemurs -- Gorillas -- Bonobos -- Family forever. From the canopy to the rainforest floor, there are thousands of kinds of animals that make their home in the rainforest! Readers of this engaging volume head deep into the rainforest to see animal families working together and fighting to survive. The main text, written for lower elementary readers, is complemented by full-color photographs showing the habitat and the animals that live there up close and includes topics that tie into the science curriculum--animal group dynamics, predator prey relationships, and life cycle information.

Date Published:2025

On the ice

Andrews, E. C., (Children's author),


Includes index. Really wild family life -- On the ice -- Penguins -- Caribou -- Arctic foxes -- Wolves -- Seals -- Walruses -- Polar bears -- Family forever. Whether near the North Pole or South Pole, it's a hard life for animals that live on the ice! Perhaps most worrisome is the loss of the ice due to climate change. However, even before that started to happen, predators on land and in the sea were ready to take on animals on the ice! In this colorful book, readers meet animals that make their homes in an icy habitat. The main text includes information about the habitat, predators and prey, and animal habits, including how they work together in groups. Full-color photographs give readers an up close look!
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Really wild family life -- On the ice -- Penguins -- Caribou -- Arctic foxes -- Wolves -- Seals -- Walruses -- Polar bears -- Family forever. Whether near the North Pole or South Pole, it's a hard life for animals that live on the ice! Perhaps most worrisome is the loss of the ice due to climate change. However, even before that started to happen, predators on land and in the sea were ready to take on animals on the ice! In this colorful book, readers meet animals that make their homes in an icy habitat. The main text includes information about the habitat, predators and prey, and animal habits, including how they work together in groups. Full-color photographs give readers an up close look!

Date Published:2025

Archery

CoupÃ©, Jessica,


Getting ready -- What I wear -- What I use -- At the range -- Warming up -- Shooting an arrow -- On target -- Team games -- I love archery -- Archery facts. Did you know that there are different kinds of bows for archery? The four main types are the Longbow, the Recurve bow, the Compound bow, and the barebow. Learn more about this beloved sport in this title.
Date Published:2024

La Liga

Gish, Ashley.


Includes glossary. Learn about Spain's top soccer league, including a timeline of key events in the league's history, a breakdown of the league's promotion and relegation system, a list of top players, and more.
Date Published:2025

Bullmastiff

Fickett, Corinne,


Includes index. "A Crabtree Seedlings book"--title page. Bullmastiff. Read to learn more about the Bullmastiff. Take a quiz to see if you are ready to adopt a bully breed dog like this one. A fact page busts some myths about bully breeds. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
Date Published:2025

Track and field

Ridge, Yolanda, 1973-,


"AV2." What is track and field? -- What I wear -- What I use -- Where I practice track and field -- Warming up -- Running -- Jumping -- Throwing -- I love track and field -- Track and field facts -- Key words. Introduces track and field, covering clothing, equipment, competitions, and more.
Date Published:2025

Penguins

Riggs, Kate,


Look there! Penguins! -- Cold swimmers -- Feathers all over -- Flippers and feet -- Time to eat! -- Baby penguins -- What do penguins do? -- Farewell, penguins! -- Picture a penguin. The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals to construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.
Date Published:2025

Look there! Penguins! -- Cold swimmers -- Feathers all over -- Flippers and feet -- Time to eat! -- Baby penguins -- What do penguins do? -- Farewell, penguins! -- Picture a penguin. The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals to construction vehicles. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction.

Date Published:2025

The unofficial guide to Minecraft technology

Keppeler, Jill,


Solving problems -- Tools are technology -- Strong, stronger, strongest -- Weapons are tools -- Fire! -- More than survival -- Transportation is technology -- Basics and beyond. Technology-methods that use science to solve problems and the tools used to solve those problems-is a big part of our world. In a different way, it's a big part of the Minecraft world too! Players can use technology such as redstone dust and components to create many things, from levers and other simple machines to complicated working elevators and more! Full-color illustrations and detailed tips will lead readers to a greater understanding of both the game and the greater (real) world.
Date Published:2025

Solving problems -- Tools are technology -- Strong, stronger, strongest -- Weapons are tools -- Fire! -- More than survival -- Transportation is technology -- Basics and beyond. Technology-methods that use science to solve problems and the tools used to solve those problems-is a big part of our world. In a different way, it's a big part of the Minecraft world too! Players can use technology such as redstone dust and components to create many things, from levers and other simple machines to complicated working elevators and more! Full-color illustrations and detailed tips will lead readers to a greater understanding of both the game and the greater (real) world.

Date Published:2025

The unofficial guide to Minecraft archaeology

Keppeler, Jill,


Provides readers with information about both real-world and Minecraft archaeology and the tools and methods used in both.
Date Published:2025