How Things Work Are Made

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The Story of Milk: It Starts with Grass

From the Series Step by Step

Where does milk come from? Cows eat grass. They make milk in their bodies. Next a farmer uses a machine to take milk from the cows. Then what happens? Follow the story of milk step by step. Read More →

  • Lexile: 130
  • Dewey: 636.2/142
  • Copyright: 2021

The Story of Peanut Butter: It Starts with Peanuts

From the Series Step by Step

How does a peanut become creamy peanut butter? A farmer grows peanuts. The sun dries the plants. The peanuts are picked and sorted. Machines remove shells. Follow the process step by step as… Read More →

  • Lexile: 240
  • Dewey: 664/.8056596
  • Copyright: 2021

The Story of Salt: It Starts with the Sea

From the Series Step by Step

How does salt go from the sea to flavoring your food? Workers pump seawater into ponds. Salt crystals form as the water dries up. See what happens step by step in the process of making salt. Read More →

  • Lexile: 290
  • Dewey: 664.4
  • Copyright: 2021

The Story of Syrup: It Starts with a Maple Tree

From the Series Step by Step

From the trunk of a maple tree to the syrup on a stack of pancakes, discover how this sweet treat is made through leveled text and detailed photos. Read More →

  • Lexile: 260
  • Dewey: 664/.132
  • Copyright: 2022

The World Humans Made

From the Series Space Cat Explores STEM

Join Space Cat and her friend Dog as they compare the natural world and the world humans made. Discover how STEM skills play a role. Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 600
  • Copyright: 2018

This Python Isn't a Snake: What Are Coding Languages and Syntax?

From the Series Coding Is CATegorical ™

Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations introduce coding languages and syntax. Readers will learn why we need special languages for coding and see… Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • Dewey: 005.2
  • Copyright: 2019
Spring 2025

Touch Screens

From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World

In our modern world, we can do pretty much anything with a simple swipe of a touch screen, from ordering food to shopping for clothes. But what is the story behind this amazing technolgoy,… Read More →

  • Dewey: 004
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Voice Recognition

From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World

Voice recognition is one of the wonders of modern technology. Whether you want to buy movie tickets, find the answer to a question that has been bugging you, or even write a note by simply… Read More →

  • Dewey: 005
  • Copyright: 2025

We Love Electric Cars

From the Series Bumba Books ® — We Love Cars and Trucks

Quiet and rechargeable, electric cars are becoming more popular. Readers will love learning about these energy-saving cars and discovering what makes them different from other rides. Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • Dewey: 629.22/93
  • Copyright: 2021

We Love Pickup Trucks

From the Series Bumba Books ® — We Love Cars and Trucks

Pickup trucks are some of the toughest vehicles there are. Learn about different parts of a pickup truck and what makes it the king of the road! Read More →

  • Lexile: 380
  • Dewey: 629.223/2
  • Copyright: 2021

We Love Race Cars

From the Series Bumba Books ® — We Love Cars and Trucks

Race cars are made for speed. Readers will zoom through this book to see how race cars are specially designed to move fast and offer peak performance. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 796.72
  • Copyright: 2021

We Love Sports Cars

From the Series Bumba Books ® — We Love Cars and Trucks

Kids who dream of cruising down the highway in a sweet ride need look no further. Readers get a glimpse into the parts of sports cars that make them sleek and special. Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • Dewey: 629.222
  • Copyright: 2021

We Use Tools All Day

From the Series Space Cat Explores STEM

Space Cat and her pal Dog help readers understand simple and complex tools we all use every day. Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • Dewey: 621.9
  • Copyright: 2018

What Are Programs and Apps?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 005.3
  • Copyright: 2016

What Is Computer Coding?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 005.1
  • Copyright: 2016

What Is It Made Of?

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 3

People are very clever at making things. Some things are made at factories. Do you ever wonder what something is made of? What is yoghurt made of? Where does sugar come from? Let's find out… Read More →

  • Lexile: 400
  • ATOS: 1.7
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2008
Spring 2025

What Machines Do

Explore the world of machines! Digging, ploughing, drilling, flying; big or small or somewhere in between. Machines are used all over the world in all sorts of ways. Discover the different… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
4 titles

What Machines Do — Hardcover Set

From the Series What Machines Do

Explore the world of machines! Digging, plowing, drilling, flying; big or small. Machines are used all over the world in all sorts of ways. Discover the different machines used on the farm,… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles

What Makes a Building Strong?

From the Series Space Cat Explores STEM

Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology, and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down. Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • Dewey: 624.1
  • Copyright: 2018

What Makes It Go?

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 2

Things that work need power to make them go. What makes a train go? How does a light shine? How do we get heat to cook our food? What makes our homes warm? There are many kinds of power. Read More →

  • Lexile: 220
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2006

What's Inside My Computer?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World

People use many kinds of computers. There are desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and even some toys and cameras. Do you know what parts are similar in all computers? Or how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 004
  • Copyright: 2016
Spring 2025

Wi-Fi

From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World

Today, we can connect to the Internet just about anywhere, and it's all thanks to Wi-Fi. But what is the story behind this amazing technology, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers… Read More →

  • Dewey: 004
  • Copyright: 2025

Wings & Beaks: Technology Inspired by Animals

From the Series Animal Tech

Soar high in the skies while learning about animals that have inspired amazing technology. Read the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and mimicked the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 629.8
  • Copyright: 2019

You Can't Dance to These Rhythms: What Are Algorithms?

From the Series Coding Is CATegorical ™

Do you know how to create an algorithm? These cats sure do! Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator (and coding hobbyist) Martin Goneau offer a fun and accessible introduction to algorithms… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1100
  • Dewey: 005.1
  • Copyright: 2019