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Books and Hands-On Learning Lists for PreK-12 Education

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As a distribution leader of book and hands-on learning for PreK-12 schools, Follett Content offers tools to compile free and easy-to-use lists of recommended products by relevant and trending topics in education. Educators and administrators can find:

Books: New, popular, and quality books supplemented with strategies, free guides, and teaching downloads backed by third party reviews, and detailed product information.
Hands-On: Browse by popular product lines and subjects. Find storage solutions to outfit your Makerspaces, STEM labs, media centers, and library with products for arts and crafts projects, robotics, 3-D printing, prototyping, and more.

These lists will empower you to advocate for the books and hands-on learning materials you need to help students succeed!

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2025 ALA Award Contenders

It is one of the biggest and most anticipated book award events in education. The American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards (YMA) are...

Beginning Reader Books

Beginning reader books play a fundamental role in helping early readers develop essential literacy skills and build confidence in their reading abilities. Specifically...

Catholic Schools Week

Our extensive collection of resources for Catholic schools ensures that your institution has what it needs to succeed in its mission to foster...

Celebrating Heritage with Books

Celebrating heritage through books is a powerful way to connect with the past, embrace cultural diversity, and pass on traditions to future generations....

Early Chapter Books

Early chapter books are an essential bridge between decodable texts and more complex narratives. Providing early chapter books in both classroom and school...

Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Books

Designed by educators Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, Fountas & Pinnell is a reading system designed to support differentiated instruction that improves...

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are a dynamic and engaging tool for educators, offering unique benefits across many aspects of teaching and learning. Whether you’re a teacher...

Great Minds- Wit & Wisdom

Wit & Wisdom is a comprehensive language arts program that was crafted by teachers for teachers, with core texts and a pedagogical approach...

High-Interest Books

High-interest books are specifically designed to engage and maintain readers’ attention by focusing on exciting, enjoyable, or relatable topics. These books can help struggling...

Hi-Lo Books

Also known as “high interest, low readability,” hi-lo books are designed for readers who may experience difficulties with reading but still want engaging,...

Large Print Books

Large print books are useful for readers who have difficulty with standard-sized text. It’s a format that has become recognized as a proven...

Popular Products for Makerspaces and Hands-On Learning

Play is an often-untapped component of the learning process, but one that educators increasingly view as a crucial element of a well-rounded education....

Read-Aloud Books

Read-Aloud books are essential tools for educators. Reading to students engages them in a story’s drama, helping to spark a love of reading....

Spanish Books

As the world becomes more interconnected, educators increasingly teach native Spanish-speaking students and students learning second languages. Offering Spanish-language and bilingual resources will...

Storage Solutions for Books and Hands-On Learning

Makerspaces and other hands-on learning environments are active spaces of creation, making products like shelves, carts, and storage bins crucial to the success of...

Support STEAM and Core Subjects with Makerspace and Hands-On Learning Resources

Educators and child development experts agree that play is crucial to a child’s education. Playful learning engages students, letting them absorb new information...