After School & Summer Learning

Grades K - 2. Katie Woo is a spunky, sassy, and stylish schoolgirl who readers will fall in love with. These early chapter books are perfect for explaining life changes, family celebrations, and growing up. Award-winning author Fran Manushkin outdoes herself with these fun, lighthearted stories. Perfect addition to any young girl's library. Set of 8 paperback books.

Grades 3 - 5. Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. Each story has a foreshadow event with simple clues and all follow with a satisfying ending as told through the eyes of Cam the spunky young heroine who is able to solve them all. Readers have loved these stories for over two decades and old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, new modern look. Set includes eight (8),64-page paperbacks.

6 years & up. Julian isn't afraid of lions or tigers, but he is scared of . . . bicycles? Julian's friend Gloria has a brand-new bicycle. She makes riding it look easy, but Julian is scared. Bicycles are shiny, whizzing, wobbly things. And he's not ready to ride one. But he can't tell Gloria he's scared, so he tells a fib instead. He almost gets away with it . . . until the fib backfires and he's got an even bigger problem! Chapter paperback. 80 pages.

Grades 1 - 3. Students learn the importance of money recognition, adding, and making correct change through interactive play. Students can set prices, buy and sell items, and learn the value of money. Includes calculator, game pieces, 40 play bills, and 100 coins. For 2-4 players.

5 years & up. Bring video game creation to the classroom! Students can group up and create their own video games without having to learn or write a single line of code. Take out the Bloxels game board and fit the different types of Bloxels cubes into the grid-based slots until the group has created a character, special item, or landscape they like. Then, download the free Bloxels EDU application on a smart device and use it to take a picture of what the group created. The application picks up… More »

Grade 2. Whether exploring places unknown, discovering strange creatures, or reaching the outer recesses of space, these high-interest books will keep readers engaged as they build comprehension skills. Featuring quality TIME FOR KIDS® , these colorful books align with all State and National standards and include informational text with mathematics, science, and social studies themes. Readers have 24- 28 pages each.

7 - 10 years. Gloria is best friends with Julian and his little brother Huey, and she has as much to say as they do. There's the parrot that ruins the Valentine for her mother; Huey's dog, which needs to be cured of his squirrel obsession; and what happens when classmate Latisha tricks Gloria, Julian, and Huey-but they don't know until it's too late! Chapter paperback. 112 pages.

5 years & up. Your little spies will love dressing up in this Spy Role Play set and sneaking around on top secret missions to solve mysteries and more. Sized to fit ages 5 to 8. Included: Black trench coat, Fedora Hat, Rear-view sunglasses that allow you to see behind you and look cool at the same time, a Secret coded message card, Decoder lens, and a Spy assignment guide.

What can you add to your early childhood classroom that will immerse children in rich learning, reduce challenging behaviors, and develop confidence as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills? A makerspace! Filled with colorful photographs taken in real early childhood settings, this book will guide you step-by-step in making a makerspace that invites young children to boldly explore materials and create something only they can imagine. Discover how to: draft a plan and gather materials,… More »

5 - 10 years. Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with piles of tools and ideas, can they build a real flying machine together? This charming celebration of intergenerational friendship, creativity and the thrill of scientific discovery will delight young inventors and STEM educators alike. Paperback. 32 pages.

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® - 500 Piece Space Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 500 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

Recycle old newspaper into perfect seedling pots. Simply wrap newspaper around the wooden cylinder, tuck the excess paper under, and press into the base to secure. You are now ready to fill the pot with soil and plant your seeds. When the seedling is ready for transplanting, plant in the garden, newspaper pot and all! Made in the USA.

2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 135 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.

7 - 10 years. Zeke Meeks thinks his teacher is crazy when he announces that no one can watch TV for an entire week. There is no way Zeke will survive without videogames or his favorite shows. Will he be bored enough to play with his sister? Study? Actually read for fun? Only time will tell. Paperback. 128 pages.

Grades K - 3. Uncover an adventure with every turn of the page as you read about Junie B. and meet the world's funniest kindergartner. Titles include: Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth, Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying, Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed, Junie B. Jones is a Party Animal, Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren, Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday, Junie B. Jones… More »

6 years & up. This is not your ordinary addition to the marble run family! Put the laws of motion to the test with this Mega Stunt set. The ingenious pieces interlock in endless configurations, while double-exit cubes keep you guessing on which way the marbles will go! Set includes: 108 cubes, 2 cascade stilts, 2 coaster tubes, 1 marble vortex, 1 pivot trampoline, 2 universal connectors, 30 steel marbles, and instructions.

5 years & up. This LEGO® storage box comes in a set of seven and is available in blue. The boxes have transparent lids and are ideal for stacking. Set of 7 storage boxes with lids.

2 years & up. Children explore geometric and engineering builds while developing their fine motor, spatial thinking, and problem solving skills through open-ended quality block play with this set of 218 unit blocks. Smooth-sanded rubberwood pieces encourage young builders to create buildings, bridges, and structures, stimulating young minds with an incomparable experience of traditional block play while providing hours of continuous play.

A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Filled with thousands of full-color photographs and fact-filled profiles on 300 aircrafts, Flight follows the history of mankind taking to the skies. From Da Vinci's drawings of flying machines to Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in The Spirit of Saint Louis to the Boeing 767, this reference guide breaks down the complete story of aviation into easy-to-read… More »

8 years & up. Experience the power of gravity with the Gravitrax Starter Set! Build your own action-packed track system to send your marbles racing while learning about gravity, magnetism, and kinetics. With over 100 pieces and 18 different construction elements, discover how the laws of physics affect the track your marble takes with curves, crosses, freefalls, and even a cannon. Experiment using different heights and angles to control the speed of the ball. Build your track using the construction… More »

7 years & up. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® Butterfly 800 Piece Puzzle combines the artistry of a paint by number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color. When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room decor - no glue or ironing required! Includes 800 color mix pieces and 1 pattern flyer. BPA and phthalate-free. Plus-Plus pieces measure .75" x .5".

This book contains hundreds of up-to-date service projects and ideas presented in an engaging, kid-friendly format and it has something for everyone who wants to make a difference. Features and benefits include: over 500 service learning project ideas -- from simple to large scale, the "Ten Steps to Successful Service Projects", a new sections on Internet use and school service learning requirements, step-by-step instructions for creating flyers, petitions, press releases, and more. The… More »

3 - 10 years. Learn about how teamwork, responsibility and kindness can make a community a better place for everyone. With each deck, children can play games, develop storytelling and writing skills, and build unique stories with color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Includes 36 wordless cards and a booklet.

5 years & up. Mesmerize children for hours on end with this unique, feel-good play foam by Educational Insights. This super soft, fluffy stuff is fun to squish, mix, and more. Watch as it sticks together under pressure and magically expands and moves apart when the pressure is released. Place it in a tube or jar, flip it upside down, and watch as it crawls and trickles down to the bottom. Great for enhancing sensory development skills, creative play, and more. Pluffle never dries out and is… More »