About Gareth Stevens

Welcome to Gareth Stevens Publishing, one of the world's most respected library publishers. Gareth Stevens Publishing focuses on nonfiction titles aligned to meet curriculum objectives. Leading children to a lifetime of learning through high-quality, high-interest materials is the mission of Gareth Stevens. You can find something for every age group from our four publishing categories:

Weekly Reader Leveled Readers


Our exciting line of nonfiction books is designed for early-emergent to fluent readers from PreK to Grade 3. Spanning Fountas and Pinnell levels A - P, these titles help develop reading proficiency and introduce young readers to common concepts in the early elementary curriculum. They align with the national and state standards and cover topics from basic concepts (colors, shapes, and numbers) to science, social studies, and math.

Gareth Steven Learning Library


Engaging, on-level nonfiction books in this group support the curriculum at the elementary grades. These titles take a fresh approach to subject matter through striking design and images, lively text, and emphasis on real-world events.

Gareth Stevens Secondary Library


Our cutting-edge secondary collection focuses on comprehensive, curriculum-related topics for middle and high school students. Titles serve as valuable reference resources for student research and reports while encouraging higher-order thinking, examining critical current issues, and supporting language arts, social studies, and science curriculum.

Gareth Stevens Hi-Lo Must Reads


Our Must Reads are must haves! Books in this line focus on high-interest topics to motivate struggling and reluctant readers at the upper elementary and middle school grades. Written at an accessible third grade reading level, these books feature an open page design, dynamic images, and engaging sidebars to draw in the most reluctant readers.