Malaria is an ancient disease caused by a parasite passed through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is only now--through extensive scientific research--that malaria can be prevented,… More →

Polio plagued humans for thousands of years with no cure and few effective treatments. This informative book describes how there was no real understanding of what it was until scientists were More →

Like many viruses, smallpox is highly contagious. It's also dreadful, deadly, and thanks to microscopes and modern technology--now officially eradicated. This fascinating book explains how a… More →

The flu is so common that people don't often see it as a deadly and debilitating disease. Despite the advances made by science, each year 5 million people worldwide get the flu, and thousands More →

This interesting book examines the events and people who were involved in the War of 1812 between the United States and what would later become Canada. Unusal for a war, the conflict ended… More →

All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by step approach. Kids will learn… More →

This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Europe during World War… • Duel in the skies - The Battle of Britain, September 24, 1940 - The desperate air batt More →

Raven, the wicked witch of the waterfront, locks campers who don't pass their swim test into a rickety old shed on the beach. When the boys of Bunk Five all end up in the dark, locked shed,… More →

What is a wolf who is a terrible hunter supposed to do? Wolf has to figure out a way to get dinner. What will he cook up as a plan? And will anyone fall for it? Includes a support page of… More →

This Decodable Reader story is about Booker took a long walk in the woods. Join him on his stroll as you practice reading words in which "oo" makes a short vowel sound. A key feature of this… More →