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Back to School Books & Supplies

Shop books, spiral notebooks, backpacks, test prep, planners, and more supplies for back to school.

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The Wild Robot

A wonderful journey that dissects the relationship between nature and technology, The Wild Robot is a survival tale about a young robot lost in the wilderness. It will make you consider what it really means to be alive, and the joys that come with it.

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Everyone Can Be a Reader

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Union Square & Co.’s Everyone Can Be A Reader books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.

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NOOK 9" Lenovo Tablet

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From audiobooks to graphic novels, the ad-free, immersive and vivid color display of the new NOOK Lenovo makes reading vibrant.

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Shop the Best Back to School Supplies and Books at B&N

Whether you’re in full back to school shopping mode, or you’re picking up a few school supplies and books, Barnes & Noble has the best back to school supplies including notebooks, backpacks, test prep books, textbooks, journals, and more schoolbooks for kids and teens. Shop cute school supplies including Ban.do academic planners, spiral notebooks, and everyone’s favorite Moleskine notebooks. There is a wide variety of options for elementary, high school, and college students. Preparing for back to school is more than just shopping for new school things. Explore our selection of study guides and test prep books for Junior High School and High School students to get them ready for upcoming exams. For little ones, browse our curated collection of study workbooks and books for preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. From simple workbooks with your child’s favorite characters to Math Kumon books for advanced learners, there’s a large variety of workbooks to help kids review and prepare for the Fall.

Back to School Supplies for Teachers

Whether you’re a teacher, college professor, or a teaching assistant, our assortment of back to school supplies for teachers includes handy planners, calendars, journals, and books about teaching. Pick up one of our newest books for educators, a new tote bag to carry your supplies in, or up to date teaching guides and lesson plans from SparkNotes. Get prepared for back to school early and enjoy the rest of the summer stress free!

When should you go shopping for back to school?

Depending on when school begins in your area, you should start looking for back to school supplies toward the middle of summer vacation. It is best to purchase your children’s school supplies around the start of August while everything is still in stock. Shopping for school supplies early will give you peace of mind as the new school year approaches.

What is the most bought item for back to school?

Although backpacks are usually durable and can last for a few years, kids love having a fresh, new backpack for back to school. Backpacks are one of the biggest back to school purchases for parents, followed by notebooks, binders, and test prep books and workbooks to help children prepare for the new school year throughout the summer.

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