Find out about the life of American poet and writer Maya Angelou and her work as an activist in the US civil rights movement. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children. More →

A mayor is elected to enforce the laws of a city. The mayor approves new rules for the city, manages city services, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic… More →

This informative book goes to great lengths to explain how scientists around the world use the metric system and related tools to help them compare, contrast, and analyze the measurement data More →

This book offers the young reader a clear insight into understanding length, weight, capacity, and temperature. It gives an easy-to-understand approach to measuring with non-standard,… More →

This title introduces basic concepts related to exchange and markets, including how communities meet challenges caused by scarcity, and factors that influence pricing. Readers are encouraged… More →

Three new titles in Meet My Neighbor introduce young readers to the different lives of people in their neighborhood--a doctor, a firefighter, and a photographer. In each book, children meet… More →

Meet David Scott - artist! Visit with him in his home studio and watch him paint a beautiful picture. David shows the tools of his trade: easel, palette, and brushes. He then takes us to the… More →

Children love construction work! So does Steven Stewert! Meet Steven and his team as they are in the process of building a second story on a house. Steven shows us the tools he uses and how… More →

Neil Noseworthy manages a hotel kitchen. Neil and his kitchen team prepare the meals for the hotel's guests, as well as for wedding receptions around town. Being a chef is a great profession… More →

Smile! Meet David Meisels, the dentist! Peek behind the curtain of a busy dental office. David shows us how to clean our teeth and which tools he uses to keep them healthy and white. He will… More →