About the Imprint

Lerner Publications, founded in 1959, is the flagship imprint of Lerner Publishing Group. Over time, the imprint's mission has evolved to encompass curricular and high-interest nonfiction series for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Striking photography, lively texts and fresh designs help young readers understand, enjoy, and share information on topics ranging from history, geography, and science to biographies, sports, and popular interests.

Many Lerner Publications titles support national and state curriculum standards, offering supplemental reading opportunities to help students better understand the content on which they are being tested. The books are designed for easy reading and research, offering key nonfiction book features—tables of contents, chapter titles, subheads, photo captions, sidebars, glossaries, further reading suggestions, and indexes—to assist students in locating the information they need.

Note from the Editor

Dear supporters of nonfiction readers!

Since nearly all of my editorial career has been associated with Lerner Publications, I've evolved and changed right along with the imprint. As acting editorial director, I take great pride in seeing how skillfully our wonderful authors, editors, and designers continue to engage elementary-age readers with easy-to-read texts and eye-catching visuals. Their efforts help kids have fun while using our content for reports, curricular support, or leisure reading. Hopefully, those efforts will result in lifelong readers of nonfiction for generations to come!

Sincerely,

Mary M. Rodgers, Acting Editorial Director and Editor in Chief, on behalf of the entire Lerner Publications team