How Things Work Are Made
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La historia de la sal (The Story of Salt): Todo comienza con el mar (It Starts with the Sea)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
La sal es un condimento muy usado para darle sabor a la comida. ¿Pero cómo llega del mar a un salero? Mira lo que sucede paso a paso en el proceso de hacer sal. Salt is a popular seasoning… Read More →
La historia del chocolate (The Story of Chocolate): Todo comienza con granos de cacao (It Starts with Cocoa Beans)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
El chocolate es una golosina sabrosa. ¿Pero sabías que el chocolate viene de una vaina de cacao que crece en un árbol? Sigue cada paso del proceso para descubrir cómo una vaina de cacao se… Read More →
La historia del helado (The Story of Ice Cream): Todo comienza con leche (It Starts with Milk)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Ordeñar una vaca es el primer paso para hacer un helado delicioso. ¿Pero qué sucede después? Los lectores pueden seguir el proceso paso a paso para aprender cómo se hace el helado. Milking a… Read More →
La historia de una mariposa (The Story of a Butterfly): Todo comienza con una oruga (It Starts with a Caterpillar)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Una mariposa madre pone huevos. Los huevos se convierten en orugas. ¿Pero qué sucede después? Descúbrelo en esta observación paso a paso del ciclo de vida de la mariposa. A mother butterfly… Read More →
La historia de un bate de béisbol (The Story of a Baseball Bat): Todo comienza con madera (It Starts with Wood)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
Un bate de béisbol primero fue un árbol. ¿Pero qué sucede durante el proceso de fabricación? ¡Sigue los pasos de fabricación de un bate de béisbol! A baseball bat starts out as a tree. But… Read More →
La historia de un crayón (The Story of a Crayon): Todo comienza con cera (It Starts with Wax)
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
¿Qué se necesita para transformar cera caliente en un crayón colorido? ¡Descubre todos los pasos para la elaboración de crayones, de principio a fin! What does it take to make hot wax into a… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la invisibilidad (The Real Science of Invisibility)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Los héroes de ficción con el poder de la invisibilidad pueden espiar a los delincuentes y tomar por sorpresa a los malhechores! ¿Los seres humanos podrán desaparecer a voluntad algún día?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de la visión con rayos X y con láser (The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision)
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Los héroes de ficción pueden ver a través de cualquier obstáculo, o traspasarlo. ¿Podrán los seres humanos aprovechar los poderes de la visión con rayos X y con láser de la misma manera?… Read More →
La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series La verdadera ciencia de los superpoderes (The Real Science of Superpowers) (Alternator Books ® en español)
¡Héroes de ficción que vuelan a la velocidad de la luz, se hacen invisibles cuando lo desean y usan sus supersentidos para salvar al mundo! ¿Es posible que los simples mortales optimicen de… Read More →
Let's Explore Engineering
From the Series Bumba Books ® — A First Look at STEM
STEM subjects are an important part of our everyday lives as well as early-childhood education! This introductory look at engineering is perfect for beginning readers. Vibrant photographs,… Read More →
Let's Investigate Everyday Materials
From the Series Get Started with STEM
In this title, readers will investigate materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass, rock, and wool) and everyday objects using science. What are sneakers, soccer balls, coins, soda cans, and even Read More →
Let's Look at Diggers and Dumpers
From the Series Mini Mechanics
Readers will be enthralled with large-format photos of the fascinating construction vehicles. The Mini Mechanics characters check out equipment ranging from dump trucks hauling sand to… Read More →
Let's Look at Emergency Vehicles
From the Series Mini Mechanics
This roundup of emergency vehicles not only covers ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars, but also fireboats, lifeboats, search-and-rescue helicopters, and more. Mini Mechanics introduce… Read More →
Let's Look at Monster Machines
From the Series Mini Mechanics
Engaging text and large photographs showcase machines so massive, they're monstrous! The Mini Mechanics characters explain key features of each vehicle and how they work. Read More →
Let's Look at Trucks and Tractors
From the Series Mini Mechanics
From tractors pulling plows in fields to big rigs hauling trailers across the country, readers will learn about fascinating vehicles designed to do big jobs. Mini Mechanics characters point… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines — Paperback Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
How do airplanes land on a ship? How fast can fighter jets fly? Readers will love learning about popular military machines. Lively and informative text describes the vehicles' parts, history, Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Minecraft 101 — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Minecraft 101
From construction to playing in different modes, learn about the fun aspects of Minecraft in the Minecraft 101 series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With bright designs,… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ™ — How Flight Works — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Unlocking the secrets of flight is a fun way for readers to explore this ever-fascinating field of physics and engineering. By using a question-and-answer format, the books lend themselves to Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Our Digital World — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Digital World
Young readers will learn how computers operate, how computer coding works, and more. This information-packed series is sure to appeal to today's digital citizens. Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
From dirt bikes to big rigs, see how vehicles of all shapes and sizes get moving as you take a look Under the Hood—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With bright designs, engaging… Read More →
Live Oak Media eReadalong Collection — Live Oak Media eReadalong Set
From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong
eReadalongs are eBooks integrated with the fully-produced, high-quality audio productions that distinguish Live Oak Media in the field of children's recordings. Read by the most prominent… Read More →
Look Inside a Bulldozer: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
Bulldozers are used to tear down and clear away big objects. But that's not all they do! They can be found on farms, roads, or construction sites. Take a look inside the different types of… Read More →
Look Inside a Dirt Bike: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
Dirt bikes zoom over obstacles and can drive on most surfaces. Take an off-road journey to learn about the different kinds of dirt bikes and how they work. Read More →
Look Inside a Monster Truck: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
Monster trucks are huge! They bounce and ride on giant tires. They can even crush other cars beneath them. People drive them in loud, exciting races and shows for big audiences. Get an… Read More →