A book that makes learning fun presents material in an engaging manner, encourages readers to think strategically, or models critical thinking and discovery.

Our Favorite Elementary-Level Books

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Anno's Hat Tricks
Mitsumasa Anno and Akihiro Nozaki

playful, simple, and engaging logic puzzles
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: elementary
You'll use it weekly
1883937124 Archimedes and the Door to Science (Living History Library)
Jeanne Bendick

captivating biography of Archimedes
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: history
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
0753453088 Art Fraud Detective : Spot the Difference, Solve the Crime!
Anna Nilsen

solve the mystery at the art museum
Importance: Stars-4-0
Topic: art
Level: elementary
You'll use it daily
0439174783 Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close
Nic Bishop

identify the insects here and then head outside
Importance: Stars-2-0
Topic: science
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
1570541728 Backyard Stars: A Guide for Home and the Road (Klutz Guides)
Klutz

quick and sturdy guide to the night skies
Importance: Stars-2-0
Topic: science
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
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Base ten blocks: Activities
Sherry Nortman-Wolf

possibly the most used math manipulative in our home
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: elementary
You'll use it daily
1581341989 Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature
Elizabeth Laraway Wilson

can't find enough reading material for your kids?
Importance: Stars-3-0
Topic: education
Level: elementary
You'll use it weekly
0195139666 Bravo! Brava! a Night at the Opera: Behind the Scenes With Composers, Cast, and Crew
Anne Siberell

experience a night at the opera
Importance: Stars-2-0
Topic: music
Level: elementary
You'll use it occasionally
089455252x Building Thinking Skills Book 2, Verbal
Black

verbal and figural problems
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: elementary
You'll use it daily
0894552503 Building Thinking Skills-Book 1
Howard Black

figural and verbal relationships
Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Level: elementary
You'll use it daily