Spring 2009 RIF Catalog

Reading Is Fundamental, RIF, and the unique design showing an open book with a smiling face on it and Reading Is Fundamental underneath are all registered service marks of Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., and used with permission. All rights reserved.

Spring/Summer 2009RIF Catalog

Go Green with AKJ!More than 65%

of our books are under $2.00

and BOXED in GREEN for easy

reference

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Over 500

NEW titles

ONLINE ordering

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What you can expect from AKJ Books:We make book selection and buying easy via…

• BookVariety – Each year, at least 80% of the titles in our catalog are different from the year before, ensuring a continuing variety to returning customers.

• OnlineOrdering – The AKJ Books Click4Books order forms do the math for you, calculating not only your dollar total but also the total books per order, broken down by grade level. This unique feature helps you balance the reading levels needed to serve all your children.

• PersonalAttention – A real person is always available to help when you need one.

• OrderDevelopment – Need help? We love offering book recommendations or assisting with the development of your full order.

• FREEShippingandConvenientDelivery – Simply tell us when you want your books to arrive and we get them there in time for your distribution.

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Table Of ContentsInfant/ToddlerBoardBooks .................... 3-6

GradesPreK-1 Book Packages .............................. 7-13 Holiday Book Packages ...................... 13 Individual Titles ............................... 14

Grades2-3 Book Packages .............................15-20 Holiday Book Packages ...................... 20 Individual Titles ............................... 21

Grades4-6 Book Packages .............................22-26 Holiday Book Packages ...................... 26 Individual Titles ............................... 27

Grades6-8 Book Packages .............................28-30 Individual Titles ............................... 31

Grades9-12 Book Packages .............................32-33 Individual Titles ............................... 34

African-American Infant/Toddler ................................. 35 Grades PreK-1 .................................. 35 Grades 2-3 ....................................... 36 Grades 4-6 ....................................... 37 Grades 6-12 .................................37-38

Spanish Infant/Toddler .............................39-40 Grades PreK-1 ..............................40-42 Grades 2-3 ...................................42-44 Grades 4-6 ...................................44-45 Grades 6-8 ....................................... 45 Grades 9-12 ..................................... 45

Bargain Books.....................................46-47

Go Green with AKJ Books!

More than 65%

of ALL books are

UNDER$2.00 and are BOXED in GREENfor easy

reference.AKJ

$1 Book Packages

back by popular demand.

Easy-to-use

book packages in sizes that are

AFFORDABLE and FLEXIBLE.

Over 500 new

titles.

Quality selection of

individual titles at each grade level.

Look what’s inside this catalog:


I love working with AKJ. Everyone I’ve dealt with has been fantastic and I especially appreciate the patience you’ve shown with order changes. AKJ has the best selection of books I’ve seen. You have supplied us with what we have asked for, especially taking our population into consideration. Following our first distribution, the students all left with smiles on their faces.

Thank you.

A High School Librarian

I love the AKJ book selections. I find your catalog, books, and packages easier to understand than those of other companies.

A School Library Media Specialist

With our budget constraints, AKJ Books allows our RIF coordinators/volunteers to order high quality books for our students. I personally have ordered from AKJ for the last two years. I have not been disappointed and have been very happy with your selection of books. Thank you for your great customer service, personal attention and super books for the students!

A RIF Contributions Coordinator

I really appreciate the new titles year after year at affordable prices.

Thanks for giving us great quality books at the cheapest rates. AKJ’s timeliness of sending the product was the best ever. This is greatly appreciated!

A Media Specialist

THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU! Our order of the Spanish RIF books just arrived and they are great! Thanks for all your help.

A RIF Coordinator

I like the selection of books that you offer, because they are different than some of the other catalogs. Your service is great - quick and easy. I especially like the fact that I can order online and that your shipments are fast.

Keep up the good work!

A RIF Coordinator

Here’s what our customers have to say…


Thesebookpackagesintroducebasicconcepts.Illustrationsarelargeandbright– depicting objects, people, and animals that young children will love!

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BabyFacesCandid, vibrant photos capture endearing expressions of children. Includes simple, rhyming text. A perfect read aloud to please children and parents.

Hugs & KissesSplash!

6 Book Set (2 Titles)

$2.10PerBookPackage Price $12.60

Bagel BooksThese books use simple, clear text and the ever-popular bagel to teach early-learning concepts like colors, counting, and opposites.

Colors:There’sNoBlueonaBagelCounting:I’llTakeaDozenOpposites:BigBagel,LittleBagel



Books with Holes Back by popular demand! The classic Books with Holes titles come to life in these illustrated board books with die-cut holes to truly bring the loved stories to life.

FiveLittleDucksOldMacdonaldHadaFarmThereWasanOldLadyWho SwallowedaFly



CelebrateSpringColorsOfSpringSoundsOfSpring



AmazingMachinesHardback books. Both boys and girls will love exploring the amazing machines - airplanes, boats, rockets, trains, and more - in these books. The zappy art and zippy wordplay will easily make these books all-time favorites.

AmazingAirplanesBusy BoatsCool CarsDazzlingDiggersFlashingFireEnginesRoaringRocketsSuperSubmarinesTerrific TrainsTough TrucksTremendous Tractors



BabyEinsteinBabiesBirdsDogs



AKJEasy-OrderingVarietyComboAssorted Titles



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Board BooksThesebookpackagesintroducebasicconcepts.Illustrationsarelargeandbright– depicting objects, people, and animals that young children will love!

Bing the BunnyThis adorable bunny’s stories will quickly become favorites. Available as hardcover.

SwingYuk!



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FirstWordsIntroduce infants and toddlers to first words connected with fun-time activities.

Birthday BabyBuckaroo Baby



FunFlapsAll kinds of surprises are waiting under the colorful flaps in these books.

AVeryPatchyFlapBookAVerySpottyFlapBook



Huggy BuggyThese compact books are ideal for children to carry with them wherever they go. Simple and colorful illustrations make learning an adventure.

OppositesWeatherWheels



EmilyWhile reading about the adventures of this precocious little monkey, children learn lessons on manners and exercise.

MannersWorksOut



Infant / Toddler Board Books

DynamicDinosaursInfants and toddlers will just love these brightly illustrated silly stories about dinosaurs doing people things. Fun surprise included with each book.

DippytheDimDinosaurStompertheEnormousDinosaur



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EarlyConcepts–Colors, Letters and MoreThese beautiful, playful, and colorful books will help introduce early concepts such as colors, counting, and letters.

ABCLittle GreenQuack and Count



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FairiesandPrincessesOversized, shaped board books bring these fairies and princesses to life. Little girls are sure to love them.

PrincessPetalFairyFern



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FamilyTimeLittle ones will know all the ways Mommies and Daddies love them with these board books. Multicultural versions of these books are available in limited quantities.

DaddyLovesMeMommy Loves Me



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FavoriteAuthors andStoriesBeloved children’s stories by authors like Audrey Wood and Eileen Christelow in board book format.

FiveLittleMonkeysJumping on the BedHopperHuntsforSpringTheLittleMouse,TheRedRipe Strawberry,andTheBigHungryBearQuick as a Cricket



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My Big BookPriddy big board books for children ages 2 and up. Simple questions on each page encourage children to study the pictures and interact with the reader.

RescueTrain World



NoveltyBooksBabies and young toddlers will enjoy these interactive books.

Baby BoyKnockattheDoorLittle Windows (Assorted Titles)



SanDiegoZooAnimal LibraryMeet the baby animals that live in one of our nation’s favorite zoos.

BabyFlamingoBaby LionBabyOrangutan



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Board Books

Mother GooseSix happy rhymes and six silly rhymes. Illustrated by Mary Englebreit.

Happy Mother GooseSillyMotherGoose



Pop-Up,Touch andFeelForestFriends Fold-OutFunScruffyTeddy Garden Games SheepWantstoJump



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Meet the AnimalsA humorous introduction to animals.

Who Goes Moo?Who Wears What?Who’s My Mom?Who’sRedandBlue?



Jack and Lily Go to Grandma’s GotoPreschool



Little Books for Little Hands Simple language and colorful illustrations are sure to delight infants.

Soup(AssortedTitles)Witzy(AssortedTitles)



LookWho’sPoppingUpThese larger format, soft board books with pop-ups on each page will amuse toddlers.

At HomeIntheJungle




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Infant / Toddler Board Books

XOXOXOChunky board books containing sweet illustrations and simple rhyming text portray all the different fun and silly ways to give hugs and kisses. Pefect books for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year!

Little Book of HugsLittle Book of Kisses



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Whatever the WeatherWhentheRainFallsWhentheSnowComesWhentheSunShinesWhen the Wind Blows



SingAlongStoriesJaunty and humorous versions of familiar songs.

Bill Grogan’s GoatMary Had a Little Lamb



TheTodSquadOversized, colorful board books about the experiences and adventures of these fun-loving toddlers will appeal to the minds and hearts of young children.

…CanPlay…CanSeeBugs…CanSplishandSplash



Watch Me GrowFilled with fun facts and pictures about each animal, children will delight in the changing images on every page of these books.

FarmAnimalsKittens and CatsPuppiesandDogs



SomeSillyAnimalsQuack! Oink! Read these sassy and smart books to see what silly things ducks and pigs can do while learning basic concepts such as opposites, colors, and sounds. Available as hardcover.

SomeDucksSomePigs



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Holiday Set-ChristmasAssortment of Christmas titles and traditional favorites. Appropriate across grade levels starting at PreK-1 and up to Grade 6.

Assorted Titles



HolidaySet-HalloweenBoo! Witches, bats, pumpkins and ghosts thrill and chill. Appropriate across grade levels starting at PreK-1 and up to Grade 6.

Assorted Titles



HOLIDAYBOOK PACKAGES


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AcceleratedReaderThese books are part of the Accelerated Reader Program administered by Renaissance Learning, Inc. They help children improve critical-thinking skills and build their love of reading.

Assorted Titles



These book packages will appeal to children who enjoy listening to stories, and those who have begun to read for themselves. Grades PreK-1




AKJPreschoolAssortmentAssorted Titles



AKJYoungListenersAssortment Assorted Titles



AKJ $1.00 Book PackageSizedByYouToFitYourNeeds 1) Determine the number of books you need from 1 to 200.2) We pick the titles (25 titles with a maximum of 8 per

title) to match your quantity.3) Titles are appropriate for children of varied interests

and reading levels.

$1perbook!

These book packages will appeal to children who enjoy listening to stories, and those who have begun to read for themselves.

AnimalPicturebooksNamingtheCatNotNormanTheWolf’sChickenStew



ArthurtheVeryOrdinaryDogArthur, a very ordinary dog, also shows some rambunctiousness in these silly and heartwarming tales.

EducatingArthurWho Wants Arthur?



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Grades PreK-1

CliffordAssorted Titles



DKReaders-Level1This series is specially crafted to suit the interests and learning stages of beginning readers.

Assorted Titles



DoraandDiegoReady-to-Read books featuring well-known Nickelodeon characters help beginning readers develop their reading skills.

DiegoSavestheTreeFrogsDiego-TheRainforestRaceDoraandtheRainbowKiteFestivalDora’sMysteryoftheMissingShoes



EarlyReadersWell-known authors, the McCrackens, combine rhyme, rhythm and repetition in these engaging books for young children.

GrandDukeofYorkSomeDogsDon’tThe Three Bears



Caldecott AwardThe Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. This collection contains medal winners and/or honor books.

Assorted Titles


$2.65PerBook Package Price $10.60

Berenstain BearsAssorted Titles



Bramble BearThe bright illustrations and amusing text on heavy-weight paper will appeal to children who are ready to read by themselves.

CanIHelpYou…IWishIWas…TheMissingNecklacePretendstoBe



ClassicStories: MyTurn!YourTurn!These classic stories really come alive in a format perfect for read-alouds on the left hand page and encouraging early readers to join in with larger type on the right hand page.

Gingerbread ManGoldilocksand3BearsLittleRedHen



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EarlyExperiencesWith a friendly and funny question-and-answer format which compares people to animals, these books help introduce children to experiences and questions they all encounter as they grow and develop. While supplies last!

DoesaMouseHavea Mommy?DoesaPandaGoToSchool?



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Funkyand FunnyRhyming stories, easy-to-follow narratives and bright pictures make these perfect for reading aloud.

StoryofArmadilloStoryofBatStoryofSpider



FunnyFirstsMike Thaler’s humorous stories for young readers.

Moving to MarsMusic Teacher from the Black LagoonTeacher from the Black Lagoon



Flip-the-FlapsThese Lift-the-Flap stories are bound to amuse your toddlers.

HereComesEloiseScruffyTeddyLosesHisSockWhatisFather’sDay?What’sPretend?



FeelingsText and photographs illustrate children’s feelings.

HappySad



ExtraordinaryAnimalsVisually inviting and with large print, these books depict various animals’ physical characteristics and means of locomotion.

Armored AnimalsDangerousAnimals



EverydayMaterialsFull color photographs and illustrations along with simple descriptions introduce children to various everyday objects.

ClothMetalPlastic



FavoriteAuthors/FavoriteStoriesDelight young readers with these storybooks from renowned authors/illustrators.

Franklin(AssortedTitles)TheStoryofFerdinandTallyho,Pinkerton!ThreeSillies



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ElliottheMooseExpressive illustrations and amusing stories bring Elliot, the fun-loving moose, to life.

Elliot’sBathElliotBakesaCakeElliot’sEmergency



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FindingNemoExplore the deep and magical sea with Nemo and friends. Great quality, hardcover books available while supplies last!

FishareFriends,NotFoodPearl’sSuperSeaball Kickoff



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Jane’s AdventuresA feisty heroine who would rather joust than sew seeks out her own adventures in these magical fairy tales.

JaneandtheDragonJane and the Magician



Jungle TalesFun stories and colorful illustrations will amuse young children.

Gym GiraffeMonkey MayhemTiger TalesTrunk Trouble



InsectsSimple text and photographs explain the features and behavior of these flying creatures.

ButterfliesHoney Bees



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HumorousStories Laugh out loud funny! Not recommended for quiet reading time.

TheRedWolfTheThreeSilly Girls Grubb



Gilbert and FriendsLarge, two-page watercolor spreads and simple third-person narratives make these good choices for group sharing.

RosesArePink,YourFeetReallyStinkTrickorTreat,SmellmyFeet



High-FrequencyWordsThese easy-to-use, easy-to-read books containing words most frequently used are ideal for the beginning reader.

IamA?ILikeMy?IsIt?ItisA?WeLiketoPlay?WeSee?



ISpy…Easy-to-read riddles and fun photographs appeal to the newest readers.

…aPumpkin…aSchoolBus



Let’sTryOutScienceThis series by notable author, Seymour Simon, is ideal for the youngest scientist. Cheerful drawings of ethnically diverse children complement the text and effectively illustrate science concepts and simple activities.

Let’sTryitOutAirLet’sTryitOutWater



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Let’sStartScienceExplore all five senses in this early science series. Sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch are explained clearly and simply in a highly visual way.

Hear This!Look Here!SmellIt!Tastes Great!Touch That!



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OlieWilliam Joyce’s popular little robot gets into some big-time hijinks. Rhyming text and funny, quirky pictures.

Big-TimeOlieSleepyTimeOlie



NonsenseVersesDownbytheStationOldMacdonaldHadaFarmTen Little MonkeysThereWasanOldLadyWho SwallowedaFlyThisOldManThe Wheels on the Bus



Level1ReadersSimple concepts, short stories and lovable characters for the earliest readers.

Bubble TroubleGiant MachinesGraduationDayisHere!Scarecrow



Little Golden BooksHardback. Beautiful artwork illustrates these classic, well-loved books.

BambiFindingNemoTheFoxandtheHoundLady and the Tramp101Dalmatians



Math StoriesBuildingShapesHow Many Can Play?NumbersPatterns



My WorldAttheParkGoingtoSchoolILoveFoodMyPet



Mercer Mayer’s Little CritterJustaSnowmanTheNewBaby



NASCAR®

RacingwithJeffGordonRacingwithKevinHarvickRacingwithRustyWallaceRacingwithSterlingMarlin



MissSpiderAs seen on Nick Jr., children will love seeing Miss Spider and her gang come alive in vivid and bright pictures and stories. Available in hardcover.

Basketberry BluesBedtimeStoryCaptainSunnyPatchACloudyDayinSunnyPatchCry BuggieDashingThroughtheSnowEightLegsGiveUpI’llFlyAwayThe Listening Walk Top o’Big TreeWelcometoSunnyPatchWigglesSquiggles



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SnuggleTimeThese delightful picture books will captivate children’s imagination as they flip through the pages and read along with you.

Humphrey’s CornerMama Bear



StarttoFinishLife cycles and/or construction of everyday things are explained in a way that young children can understand.

FromFoalToHorseFromRockToRoad



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StarttoReadLarge print, limited vocabulary and visual clues make this series ideal for the beginning reader.

ADifferentTuneFarmerUpsy-DaisyIDon’tLikePeasTheNewBikeNoiseintheNightRaccoonontheMoon



SesameStreetNow, an expanded selection of the lovable Sesame Street characters in 8”x 8” books.

Assorted Titles



ReadingTimeYoung children will enjoy listening to these stories.

FirstDayJittersJimmyZangwow’sOut-Of-This-World Moon-PieAdventureMaynard’s Mermaid



QuickReadsPreK-1Smaller format books. Comfortable size for young children.

Assorted Titles


$.75PerBookPackage Price $7.50

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OutinSpaceSimple, informative text and large color photographs show girls’ and boys’ favorite science topic - space.

Assorted Titles



PictureStorybooksYoung children will enjoy the colorful illustrations while listening to these stories.

Baa!Moo!WhatWillWeDo?Dora’sChicksNorman’sArkWhoWillGotoSchool Today?



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PhonicsFunwithClifford Clifford, the Big Red Dog, helps guide early readers through fun and funny adventures like baking a cake, a day in the woods, looking for a lost ball, and attending art class. Twelve books come in a sturdy box set and include a cassette for extra fun.

12 Book Set Plus Cassette (12 Titles)


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StickerActivityBooksChildren will have fun matching the pictures to the text as they read and learn with these colorful, interactive sticker books.

AnimalsHorseandPonyTrucks



VROOM!Of particular interest to young boys - cars and things that go!

IfICouldDrivean Ambulance!PoliceonPatrolThe Truck Book



WhoseIsIt?WhoseEarsAreThese?WhoseEyesAreThese?WhoseFeetAreThese?WhoseMouthIsThis?



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Who Grows Up…Read about the animals and their offspring who live in these three different environments.

…intheForest…intheOcean…intheRainForest




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TootandPuddleLittle ones have seen Toot and Puddle on Noggin. Now experience travel-bound, Toot, and his stay-at-home friend, Puddle, in illustrated 8x8 books.

The Mystery of the DisappearingSwingTake a LeapToot’sTourofIndia



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FREE Shipping! Easy Ordering? Use The Online Order Form At www.akjbooks.com

Someofyour favorite authors and books are available as individual titles!

AnnRockwellBoats $4.20

Cars $4.20

Fire Engines $4.20

Arnold Lobel Mouse Soup $2.60

Mouse Tales $2.60

Owl at Home $2.60

Uncle Elephant $2.60

Easy-to-ReadSeries Harry Takes a Bath $2.60

Jason’s Bus Ride $2.60

Nicky Upstairs and Down $2.60

When the TV Broke $2.60

EmergentReaders Cat and Dog $2.45

City Mouse and Country Mouse $2.45

I Can Read $2.45

Mr. Noisy $2.45

Scaredy Cat $2.45

GreenLightReader SeriesBig Brown Bear $2.60 Cloudy Day, Sunny Day $2.60

Lost! $2.60

Why the Frog Has Big Eyes $2.60

ICanRead!SeriesBiscuit $2.60

Danny and the Dinosaur $2.60

Morris the Moose $2.60

Who Will Be My Friends? $2.60

More Mercer MayerAll By Myself $2.80

Just Grandma and Me $2.80

Just Me and My Babysitter $2.80

Just Me and My Puppy $2.80

RookieReaderSeriesEat Your Peas, Louise! $3.25

Hot Rod Harry $3.25

Purple is Part of a Rainbow $3.25

StepIntoReadingSeriesSleepy Dog $2.60

Tiger is a Scaredy Cat $2.60

Individual TitlesGrades PreK–1


Thesebookpackagesemphasizebasicreadingskills–andalsoprovideolderchildren with easier reading materials. Grades 2-3





AKJEasy-to-ReadAssortmentAssorted Titles



AKJScience/NatureAssortmentAssorted Titles



AcceleratedReaderThese books are part of the Accelerated Reader Program administered by Renaissance Learning, Inc. They help children improve critical-thinking skills and build their love of reading.

Assorted Titles



AtoZMysteriesThe White WolfTheX’ed-OutX-RayTheYellowYachtTheZombieZone



The Adventures of Benny and WatchA series for new chapter-book readers written by Gertrude Chandler Warner, well-known author of The Boxcar Children.

Benny Goes into BusinessBenny’sNewFriendAPresentforGrandfatherWatchRunsAway





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$1perbook!

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Birds Up CloseFull-color photos and fascinating text help children understand some “strange” bird behaviors.

BirdsthatDon’tFlyStrangeBirds



Biographies

Helen KellerJackieRobinsonJohnny Appleseed



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Amelia BedeliaFeaturing three titles of one of the most-loved series of all times. These are must-reads for all new chapter book readers.

…and the Baby…HelpsOutTeach Us, Amelia Bedelia



Andrew LostExplore science and big adventures with Andrew Lost and his crew of friends. A tried and true favorite among boys.

…in the Kitchen…onEarth…withtheDinosaurs



Amber Brown…GoesFourth…isNotaCrayon…SeesRed…WantsExtraCreditYouCan’tEatYourChicken Pox,AmberBrown



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Justice League of AmericaStunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossaries combine to form enticing layouts. Ideal for reluctant readers.

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SecretsoftheRainforestA revealing look at life in these threatened wildernesses and the startling array of plants and animals that interact with each other.

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WomeninProfileEach book in this series features six women who have had impact in their fields and made a difference in the lives of others.

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AlwaysPopularYoungAdult Books Bleachers John Grisham $4.90

Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury $4.90

Gifted Hands Ben Carson $4.20

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EarlyChapter BooksThe Case of the ElevatorDuckWilliamenaRules#5: 23WaystoMessUpValentine’sDay



HeyL’ilD!Basketball stories based on the childhood of the NBA’s Bob Lanier.

OutofBoundsStuckintheMiddleTake the Court






Little BillEasy-to-read and highly enjoyable chapter books by Bill Cosby.

The Meanest Thing toSayShipwreckSaturdayTheWorstDayofMyLife


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Miami JacksonPatricia McKissack’s series about a “regular nine-year old young brother on the move” and his third-going-on-fourth-grade life.

GetsItStraightMakesthePlaySeesItThrough


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Childhood ofFamousAmericansThese Ready-to-Read versions offer fictionalized accounts of famous African-Americans’ early years.

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That’sSoRavenBased on the Disney Channel’s hit TV show.

Be MineFamilyAffairInRavenWeTrustRebelRaven



BiographiesAPocketfulofGoobers:AStoryabout George Washington CarverRaggin’:AStory aboutScottJoplinRevolutionaryPoet: AStoryabout PhillisWheatley



NBAReadersGet up close and personal with some of the biggest stars. Will appeal to hard-to-reach reluctant male readers.

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Bluford HighThese contemporary stories depict issues relevant to both male and female teen readers.

Brothers in ArmsThe BullyA Matter of TrustSomeonetoLoveMeUntil We Meet Again



The Cheetah GirlsGrowlPowerForeverJuniorNovelLivin’ Large



FavoriteAuthorsNaidoo’s Other Side of Truth and Rinaldi’s Hang a 1,000 Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phyllis Wheatley are included in this set.

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Women of AchievementUpInTheAir: TheStoryOf Bessie Coleman

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MildredD.TaylorTheFriendshipThe Gold CadillacRollofThunder, Hear My CrySongoftheTrees


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Maya AngelouHeart of a WomanIKnowWhyThe CagedBirdSingsWouldn’t Take NothingFor MyJourneyNow


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SharonM.DraperThese books tackle tough, real-life issues while portraying honorable and streetwise role models for teens.

DarknessBeforeDawnForgedbyFireTears of a Tiger


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SharonG.FlakeTeens will enjoy reading these Coretta Scott King award-winning books by an author who connects with her reader.

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WalterD.MyersThe Greatest: Muhammad AliMalcolmX:ByAny MeansNecessarySlam!


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Mili y MoloYoungsters will learn basic concepts.

Colores (Colors)Figuras(Shapes)Letras (Letters)Numeros(Numbers)



FirstConceptsBoard Books.

Colores (Colors)Figuras(Shapes)Números(Numbers)Opuestos(Opposites)Tamaños(Sizes)



PeeWeePlayersBoard Books.

Pequeños Basquebolistas (Basketball)PequeñosFutbolista(Football)PequeñosFutbolista(Soccer)PequeñosBéisbol(Baseball)



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AnimalFunAmiguitos del corral (FarmFriendly)Conejos y Conejitos (FunnyBunny)Catos y Gatitos (Kitty Kitty)CachorrosyCachorritos(PuppyParade)



The World Around UsBoard Books.

¿Cómo usan los animales…? (HowDoAnimalsUse…?)Máquinas poderosas (DigIt,DumpIt, PushIt!)¿Quéveoenelmar? (WhatDoYouSeeintheSea?)



SesameStreet¡EsHoradeHacerte unExamen,Elmo!¡ElmoteQuiereaTi!¡Hurra por NuestrosHeroes!¡LaedeEscuela!LaPrimera NineradeElmo¡RojooAzul,MiAmigoEresTu!



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PrimaryBook of ShapesThis bright and fun first picture book is a perfect introduction for toddlers to the exciting world of basic math concepts.

MiPrimerLibrodeFiguras

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FavoritesElPezArcoIris (RainbowFish)¿DóndeestáSpot? (Where’sSpot?)



OntheFarmSimple text and photos introduce some of the animals, objects, and plants typically found at a farm.

La Cosecha (Harvest Time)Diferentesclasesdegranjas (AllKindsofFarms)Estagranja(ThisFarm)



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FavoriteFairyTalesBeautiful versions of these classic fairy tales published by Chronicle Books.

ElPiedPiper (ThePiedPiper)Elpatitofeo (TheUglyDuckling)



EarlyReadersLa escalera de mano de Lucas (Luke’sOwnLadder)ElgranpartidodeGuille (Billy’s Big Game)La sorpresa del cumpleañosdeNico (Nick’sBirthday Surprise!)Elperritocalientetonto (TheSillyHotDog)Fffff,paf,crach! (Squish,Crunch,Splash!)



Good BeginningsBoard Books.

¿CómomeSiento? (HowDoIFeel?)¿CómoPuedoLlegarAlla? (HowCanIGet There?)¿DóndeMeEscondo? (WhereAmIHiding?)¿QuéDíaEs?(WhatDayIsIt?)¿Quéjuego?(WhatAmIPlaying?)


$2.80PerBook

Clifford…y los sonidos de los animales (AnimalSounds)…y la hora de dormier (Bedtime)…ylosopuestos(Opposites)


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DiegoFun stories based on the popular TV series on Nickelodeon.

Diegorescataal lobito(Diego’s WolfPupRescue)ElsafarideDiego(Diego’sSafariRescue)


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DKBeginning ReadersFun storylines encourage children to read along with their parents, and later, pick up the books on their own as letter patterns and simple vocabulary become familiar.

Díasllenosdecolor(ColorfulDays)Crias del mundo animal (Wild Baby Animals)Un dia en la vida de un bombero (ADayintheLifeofaFirefighter)


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DoratheExplorerStories based on the popular TV series on Nickelodeon.

Estrellita(LittleStar)LamochiladeDora(Dora’sBackpack)LosBuenosmodalesdeDora (Dora’sBookofManners)


$2.80PerBook

Eric&JulietaRead about the misadventures of this brother and his younger sister.

…Esmío(It’sMine)…¿Ahoraqué?(NowWhat?)…¿DóndeestáEric?(WhereisEric?)


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FairyTalesRetellings of these heartwarming tales.

Caperucita roja (LittleRedRidingHood)Juan y los frijoles magicos (Jack and the Beanstalk)Lostrescerditos(TheThreeLittlePigs)Ricitosdeoroylostresosos (Goldilocks and the Three Bears)


$2.80PerBook

BilingualFavoriteHardback. Colorful cut-paper artwork and rhyming text will appeal to young children.

HoradeDormirdel Conejo(Rabbit’sBedtime)

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Classic StoriesAdorable illustrations bring to life these retellings of classic stories.Cenicienta (Cinderella)Labelladurmiente(SleepingBeauty)La princesa y el guisante (ThePrincessandthePea)La sirenita (The Little Mermaid)Pulgarcita(Thumbelina)


$3.00PerBook

Curious George EarlyReadersAn “old friend” in a new format - ideal for new readers.

limpia el reguero (Cleans Up)siembraunasemilla(PlantsaSeed)


$2.80PerBook


PictureStorybooksElositopolar (LittlePolarBear)ElburritodeBelén (TheLittleDonkey)MiroSeamosvalientes,quieridaserpient (NeverFear,SnakeMyDear)



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My Little EncyclopediaLos bomberos (Firefighters)Los dinosaurios (Dinosaurs)Los vehiculos (Vehicles)


$2.80PerBook

Mercer Mayer’s Little CritterTan solo un proyecto escolar(JustaSchoolProject)

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American SymbolsElAguilaClava (TheBaldEagle)ElAlamo(TheAlamo)La Campana de la Libertad (The Liberty Bell)ElMonumentoaLincoln (The Lincoln Memorial)



Animals and NatureBebésquesongrandes (Big Babies)¿Como se calientan? (Keeping Warm?)¿Quien depende de las plantas? (WhoNeedsPlants?)Rapidoymasrapido(FastandFaster)Serpientesylagartos (SnakesandLizards)



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Green Light ReadersSimple dialogue and short stories developed for the young audience.

¡Aquenomealcanzas! (CatchMeIfYouCan!)Algunasveces(Sometimes)Elgranosopardo(BigBrownBear)ElmisteriosohuevodeDaniel (Daniel’sMysteryEgg)


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Level1Readers

Manchita, la vaquita torpe (Buttercup, the Clumsy Cow)PablitaelBajito(TooSmallPaul)Picapicavaricela (Itchy,ItchyChickenPox)Un gato con chaqueta (A Cat in a Coat)


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Let’sReadAbout WeatherRhyming text and engaging photographs introduce beginning readers to four common weather conditions.

Hacesol(Sun)Hace viento (Wind)Llueve(Rain)Nieva(Snow)


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MaxA diverse group of children join Max in his adventures.

…Vaalabiblioteca (Goes to the Library)…Vaalaescuela (GoestoSchool)


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Yeehaw!Rodeo!Rodeo!These clearly written books present a well-rounded account of the extreme sport of rodeo, focusing on its history, the animals and the people.

CarreradeBarril(BarrelRacing)CómoHacersePartedelRodeo (JoiningtheRodeo)LuchaConNovillos(SteerWrestling)



SeeMoreReadersLarge, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject; exciting yet simple text provides the information they want. Particularly good for reluctant readers.

Aeronavesasombrosas(AmazingAircraft)Planetasalrededordelsol (PlanetsAroundtheSun)Tiburonesfabulosos(GreatWhiteSharks)



Gus the HedgehogReaders follow Gus and his animal friends through different holidays, celebrations and sticky situations.

¡Felizcupleanos,Gus! (Happy Birthday, Gus!)¡FelizHalloween,Gus! (Happy Halloween, Gus!)¡Feliznavidad,Gus! (Merry Christmas, Gus!)


$2.80PerBook

BiographiesAbraham Lincoln CesarChavezGeorge Washington Tia Clara Brown


$2.45PerBook

Arthur ChaptersArturo y el misterioso sobre (Arthur’sMysteryEnvelope)Berto da la talla (Buster Makes the Grade)¡Francisca,incredible,perocierto! (Francine,BelieveItorNot!)


$3.40PerBook

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FunandFactsEach book contains questions to answer, things to find, words and facts to learn, and puzzles and quizzes to solve.

Animales salvajes (Wild Animals)Bajoelmar(UndertheSea)Deaquiparaalta(OntheMove)Hogares de animales (Animal Homes)Mi cuerpo y yo (Me and My Body)



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EarlyScience(ExperimentsToo!)Simple experiments and clear explanations help children understand how items function and make work easier.

Ruedasyejes(WheelsandAxles)Tornillos(Screws)



Math ConceptsThese books provide an introduction to math concepts – finding patterns, counting, odds and evens – using examples from animals and other objects.

Animales gigantescos (Giant Animals)¿Esimparopar?(IsItOddorEven?)Unaranaverde(OneGreenFrog)Veopatrones(ISeePatterns)



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NonfictionDramatic photography and amazing facts for developing confident readers. Particularly good for reluctant readers.

Animales de dia ydenoche(AnimalsatNight)¡Elpredadorataca!(PredatorAttack!)Misteriosdelespacio(SpaceMysteries)Terrores diminutos (Tiny Terrors)


$2.80PerBook

Scooby-DooMysteriesElbarcohundido (TheSunkenShip)Elmonstruodelas nieves (The SnowMonster)La maldicion de la momia (The Mummy’s Curse)


$2.80PerBook

The Chronicles ofNarniaElcaballoyel muchacho (The Horse & His Boy)ElLeon,labrujayel ropero (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)ElprincipeCaspian(PrinceCaspian)



LemonySnicket’sASeriesofUnfortunateEventsAcademia muy austera (The Austere Academy)Ascensor Artificioso (The ErsatzElevator)Aserradero Lugubre (The Miserable Mill)La Habitación de los Reptiles(TheReptileRoom)Ventanal(TheWideWindow)



Matt ChristopherExperience sports biographies and stories from best selling sports author for young readers, Matt Christopher. A sure to please among boys.

Enelcampodejuegocon AlexRodriguez (OntheFieldwith AlexRodriguez)EnelcampodejuegoconDerekJeter (OntheFieldwithDerekJeter)Elmediocampista(SoccerHalfback)



Grades 4-6Grades 2-3

Junie B. Jones…es una peluquera (IsaBeauty ShopGuy)…y el cumpleaños del malo de Jim (And That Meanie Jim’s Birthday)…y el negocio del mono (And a Little Monkey Business)


$2.80PerBookMagic Tree HouseMary Pope Osborn’s series about Jack and Annie as they travel through time and explore history.

Bufalos antes del desayuno (Buffalos Before Breakfast)Perrossalvajesalahoradelacena (DingoesatDinnertime)Tigres al anochecer (Tigers at Twilight)


$3.40PerBookMaya & MiguelJoin the twins and their friends on their hilarious and heartwarming adventures.

Elfútbolentodo elmundo(SoccerAroundtheWorld)Mihermanogemelo/Mihermanagemela (MyTwinBrother/MyTwinSister)


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ArtemisFowlBest-selling series now in Spanish.

ElCuboB(ArtemisFowl)EncuentroenelArtico(ArticIncident)



YoungAdultRomanceBilingual. Mature subject matter and language.

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Latino Baseball’s…LosMadDestacados Guantes (FinestFielders)Los mejores bateadores (Hottest Hitters)



Leisure Time ReadingElbosquedelos pigmeos(Forestof thePygmies)Esquelade cazadragones…(School ofDragonHunters)Goosebumps (Assorted Titles)Un lugar en las sombras (SomewhereintheDarkness)



Grades 9-12

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Notes

Beverly ClearyThe author writes with humor and understanding as she chronicles her characters’ adventures.

Ramonaempiezaelcurso (RamonaQuimby,Age8)Ramonalacinche(RamonathePest)ElRatoncitodelamoto (The Mouse and the Motorcycle)


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NewberyAwardThe medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. This collection contains Medal Winners and Honor Books.

LaisladeAbel(Abel’sIsland)UngrilloenTimesSquare (TheCricketinTimesSquare)


$4.30PerBook

Spanish-EnglishDictionaryOver 50,000 fully-defined words and everyday expressions; thousands of examples clarifying definitions, idioms, idiomatic expressions and Americanisms.

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$2.15PerBook



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NatetheGreat,SanFranciscoDetective Sharmat DELL 2-3

$1.90 Per BookGoldilocksandtheThreeBears(Ready-to-Read) Miles ALAD PreK-1

IsYourMamaaLlama? Guarino SCHOL PreK-1

APresentforMom French CAN PreK-1

BenandMe:AnAstonishingLifeofBenjaminFranklinbyHisGoodMouseAmos Lawson LB 4-6

TheBestChristmasPagentEver Robinson HARP 4-6

Love,RubyLavendar Wiles HARC 4-6

TheFearPlace Naylor ALAD 6-8

Tangerine Bloor HARC 6-8

$2.00 Per BookNight-NightEmily Freedman TIGER PreK-1

TheFurtherAdventuresofHanktheCowdog Erickson PUF 4-6

SadakoandtheThousandPaperCranes Coerr PUF 4-6

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American Tall Tales Stoutenburg PUF 4-6

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Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold Fritz PUF 6-8

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YouWantWomentoVote,LizzieStanton? Fritz PENG 6-8

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All Gone!The food is “served”—then it’s all gone! For a child, everything that involves eating is an event. That’s why they’ll love looking at the pictures of familiar foods like cereal, juice, and cookies! Shaped Board Book with EVA foam-filled pages. Full color illustrations. 12 pages.

$2.99 Per Book

Splish-SplashThe engaging rhymed text captures an adorable teddy bear as he goes through the entire bath and bedtime ritual: getting soaped, sudsed, washed, rinsed, toweled dry, and tucked in by mommy. For extra fun, this novelty book has two punch-out EVA foam characters, which will stick to the side of the tub. Board Book. Full color illustrations. 16 pages.

$3.50 Per Book

Books for Twelve to Eighteen Months

What Does Baby See?Stimulate early visual acuity—focusing, tracking, and scanning, plus object recognition—with these high-contrast graphic pictures. 7” x 7” board book with EVA-foam-filled pages. Full-color illustrations. 14 pages.

$3.50 Per Book

Baby Plays Pat-PatThe animal illustrations here are simple and attractive—with large black and white images on simple backgrounds—and the contrast between animal and background in these books is designed to help babies focus. 7” x 7” board book with EVA-foam-filled pages. Full-color illustrations. 14 pages.

$3.50 Per Book

Books for NewBorn to Six Months

Leveled by age and ability in six-month increments, the Begin Smart™ books have been thoughtfully designed to enhance a developing child’s abilities and expand the emerging motor and cognitive skills of children from birth to two years. Try some today!

NEW Begin SmartTM Developmental Books for Babies and Toddlers


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