Peachtree Publishing Company: 84 books

Curriculum Connections: King & Kayla series; early chapter book; mystery adventure; Point of view King the dog; Story elements: setting; plot and character development; problem and solution; illustrations enhance meaning and tone; humorous; Comprehension strategies: sequence of events; compare and contrast. Themes: cooking; friendship; detective work; cats; dogs & puppies

Curriculum Connections: King & Kayla series; early chapter book; mystery adventure; Point of view: the dog; Story elements: setting; plot and character development; problem and solution; illustrations enhance meaning and tone; humorous; Comprehension strategies: sequence of events; compare and contrast; Themes: cracking codes; friendship; detective work; dogs

Charlie is ready to play the bad guy in the class play, but Mrs. Burke has other ideas! Charlie Bumpers has his heart set on playing the role of the evil Sorcerer in the fourth grade play. But his dreams of villainous stardom go up in smoke when he finds out that Mrs. Burke has cast him as the Nice...

Everything in fourteen-year-old Allie Canarsie’s life has gone wrong until she finds meaning investigating the circumstances behind a young boy’s unexpected death. The new town, Nickel Park, where Allie has moved with her mother is a big disappointment. The rented trailer where they live now is...

Can Charlie be a polite host to the most annoying little cousin in the universe? It’s Thanksgiving in the Bumpers’ household and Charlie has to be the perfect host to his annoying little cousin, Chip. Chip makes everything hard for Charlie—gets him in trouble, ruins his things, and generally...

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the diverse and natural world of mammals. In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully...

In this sequel to The Devil’s Highway, Zeb and Hanna continue their desperate search to reunite with their families, facing all the dangers of the Natchez Trace. When the two young pioneers end up head-to-head with the sinister Mason gang, Hannah boldly uses her quick wits and ingenuity to protect...

In 1831, young adventurer and nature enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a remarkable five-year voyage that changed the study of biology forever. Award-winning author Ruth Ashby shares the story of Darwin’s famous journey aboard the British navy ship, the Beagle, which led to the development of...

Jem has escaped from slavery. Now it’s up to him to decide what he believes, who he trusts, and what freedom really means. In 1739, England and Spain are on the verge of war and former slaves are arriving at Fort Mose in St. Augustine, where the Spanish will give them their freedom in exchange for...

As Paul struggles to understand his family’s livelihood, he learns that being a man has nothing to do with wielding the power to hurt people and animals. Paul Silva lives in a paradise—a little farm high in the hills of a lush, green island in Hawaii—where his disabled father makes a living...

Based on almost 200 previously unpublished letters and extensive interviews with their closest associates, Walker’s biography of Margaret Mitchell and her husband, John Marsh, offers a new look into a devoted marriage and fascinating partnership that ultimately created a Pulitzer Prize–winning...

Curriculum Connections: Animal fantasy, humorous account, adventure, point of view, detailed, labeled illustrations enhance the meaning and tone of the story as the setting, plot and characters develop

Curriculum Connections: Award winner, CBC / IRA picture book of the year, vivid illustrations convey humor and more of the story, story has a moral

For a young science whiz, an eagerly awaited day at the Fair turns into a wacky adventure with more twists and loops than the Gravity Whirl ride! Miller Sanford’s parents think he’s too young to explore the annual town fair alone. Hopeful they will reconsider this year, Miller works extra hard...