Books for Ages 9-12

Mental Health Educator Resources, Middle and High School Expanded 9-Book Collection

This nine-book collection helps you reduce challenging behaviors and improve secondary student outcomes by increasing your skills to support students' mental health.

When You're the New Teacher

Self-directed, self-paced professional learning teachers can use to build agency and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.

Hesitant to Homeschool? Answers to 20 Common Questions

Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling.

It Won't Ever Be the Same

Help young people name, express, and give shape to their grief with this book on grieving for teens.

The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon

Breathe new life into learning with this early childhood fiction book! This title about an adventurous chameleon helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. Foster a love of reading with this exciting book intended for year-long use.

Exploration Storytime Where Do We Live? 6-Book Set

Create a Rich, Shared Reading Experience for Early and Developing Readers.Exploration Storytime Where Do We Live? 6-Book Set includes the following titles:• One Big Community• Old Mother Hubbard• Our Community Park• My Beautiful Country• You're a Grand Old Flag• Our Country IsThese highly engaging resources, meant to be read together, connect to early learners' daily lives with vivid, full-color photographs and images. Perfect for parents and librarians, this exciting bundle supports thematic learning by focusing on the big idea theme of Where Do We Live. Each title includes parent-friendly information to help extend learning. Build fundamental skills while helping your child make connections and discoveries, with this set from the Exploration Storytime series!

Around the World Social Studies Readers 16-Book Set

Embark on a global adventure with this enthralling 16-book set, designed for children in grades 4 through 8. Journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of North America, Central America, and South America. Discover the rich history and modern wonders of Western and Eastern Europe. Explore the ancient traditions and contemporary life of the Middle East and traverse the vibrant regions of West and North Africa. Delve into the vast and varied continent of Asia and the enchanting lands of Southeast Asia. Experience the unique ecosystems of Oceania, the lush rainforests, and the stark beauty of the polar regions. Learn about governments around the world, the strategic importance of the Suez Canal, and other crucial global trade routes. Each book combines engaging storytelling, intriguing facts, and colorful illustrations, making geography and world studies a captivating experience for young minds.

Around the United States Social Studies Readers 16-Book Set

Dive into the rich tapestry of American geography and history with this captivating book set, perfect for grades 4 through 8. Explore the bustling cities and serene landscapes of the Northeast, and journey through the culturally vibrant Southeast. Discover the unique charm of US Territories and the iconic landmarks of Washington, DC. Travel across the vast Midwest, known for its plains and Great Lakes, and scale the heights of the Rocky Mountain States. Experience the diverse cultures of the Southwest and the dynamic beauty of the West. Learn about the mighty Mississippi River and other crucial waterways that have shaped the nation's growth. Take a nostalgic trip down the historic Route 66, and gain insights into the workings of state governments. Each book in this series is a blend of engaging narratives, fascinating facts, and vivid illustrations, making learning an adventure for young readers.

Laugh & Learn^® Series Collection Spanish 8-Book Set

The Laugh & Learn Series features solid information, sound advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, real-life topics, practical tips, and a kid-centric point of view. This set includes eight Spanish titles.

El acoso es algo muy doloroso

Help kids get and stay Bully-Proof""

Los infames clanes y otras falsedades

A humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends.

Aprende a organizarte sin desesperarte

Spanish how-to guide offers practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff.

Cómo hacer la tarea sin morir en el intento

A humor-filled take on a sickening subject: homework.

Errores sin dolores

A fun and funny way in Spanish for kids to learn about mistakes and how to recover from them.

Cómo dejar de procastinar (¡Hazlo ya!)

Give kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.

El estrés te altera de pies a cabeza

A humorous take on a nerve-wracking topic: STRESS!

¡Ya tienes teléfono! (Ahora lee este libro)

Kids learn about the super awesome powers of their phones . . . and how to use them safely.

Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures

Little Laugh & Learn(R) Complete 6-Book Set

Help young children develop the tools they need to triumph over teasing, celebrate mistakes, respect and understand rules, solve friendship problems, manage worries, and feel proud of their efforts. Perfect for home, classroom, or counseling, this bundle gives children the tools to grow into confident, self-assured individuals. Books in this set: Yay! You Failed!, Ease the Tease, Make a Friend, Be a Friend, Rules! Rules! Rules!, Be Yourself, Like Yourself, and Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry!

Thank You, Sun

Thank You, Sun follows a young boy who appreciates the sun, despite how far away it is. Called by the light shining through his window, he stretches and enjoys the first moments of the day. Together with his mama, the boy spends the day outdoors planting seeds, playing and splashing in the water, and walking up their neighborhood hill. The two simply notice what they feel, hear, see, and think. This book helps children ages 4-9 gain the skills to cope with anxiety and regain balance as they interact with the world around them.

Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry!

Empower kids to build habits and skills to deal with worry in healthy ways. Hi, Worry. Bye, Worry! is the sixth book in the Little Laugh & Learn series. This self-help text for kids ages 6-9 addresses worry and anxiety and how to handle them in straightforward, kid-friendly language. Steve Mark's illustrations are the cornerstone of this series and add humor.

It's Their World

Parenting in the digital age brings unique challenges and opportunities. It's Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence offers tools and insights to help parents build deeper relationships with teens as they navigate the complexities of growing up. This book provides a friendly, clear, research-based framework to guide parents through the crucial developmental stages of adolescence, both online and offline. By understanding what teens need as they grow, parents can nurture strong, supportive connections that last a lifetime.

Raising Awe-Seekers

What if helping children boost their mental and emotional well-being, strengthen their social ties, and support their curiosity and internal motivation were as simple as rediscovering awe? Through research, interviews, and personal stories, Deborah Farmer Kris explores how awe and wonder can and should be a part of every childhood, and how becoming awe-seekers can change readers lives and their parenting in profound and concrete ways. In this book structured around seven of the most common sources of awe identified by Dacher Keltner and other awe researchers, Farmer Kris breaks down the science of awe, connecting the research to what we know about how kids learn and grow and anchoring it with four of her personal parenting tenets that dovetail with awe-seeking.

Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition