Show-Offs: Weird and Wonderful

by Prof. Phil Whitfield

Marvel at the animals who use brilliant color and strange tactics to dazzle a mate or confuse an enemy. For example, the monarch butterfly is poisonous if eaten. Its bold colors warn predators to avoid it. (Ages 6-9)

Spaceheadz, Sphdz Book #3

by Jon Scieszka

Michael K., Venus, TJ and the SPHDZ are on the verge of signing up 3,400,001 kids to be Spaceheadz—and Agent Umber has ramped up his efforts to catch the aliens. Book #3 of Jon Scieszka’s Spaceheadz series. (Ages 6-9)

Stardines Swim High Across the Sky

by Jack Prelutsky

Jollyfish, tattlesnakes, fountain lions and brilliant beasts each more whimsical than the last abound in this wonderful collection of poetry from the Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky. (Ages 6-9)

Stories For 6 Year Olds

There are lots of charming tales to choose from here! Join in the story time fun as a bear cub finds all sorts of cool critters, an elephant protects her brother, a pet hamster makes a great escape and more. (Ages 4-6)

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

by Tom Angleberger

Sixth-grader Dwight advises his classmates through his origami finger puppet of Yoda—who strangely seems a lot wiser and more knowledgeable than Dwight. His classmate Tommy resolves to solve the mystery! (Ages 6-9)

Super Skeleton: A Cool Model to Make

by Gabby Goldsack

No bones about it, this totally hands-on book is more fun than a barrel of monkeys and a lot more educational, too! Learn all about the human skeleton, then build one with press-out pieces from the pages. (Ages 6-9)