How Things Work Are Made
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Made of Cloth
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Exploring Materials
Appealing photos and simple text highlight items made of cloth, such as hats, flags, rag dolls and more. Read More →
Made of Paper
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Exploring Materials
Beginning readers will identify common objects made of paper, including greeting cards, posters, and books. Read More →
Made of Wood
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Exploring Materials
This accessible text introduces kids to barns, doors, tables, and other things made of wood. Read More →
Magnetism Investigations
From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )
You've probably played with magnets or seen them on a refrigerator door. But did you know that magnets are used in everything from laptops to electric guitars? Why and how do these magnets… Read More →
Making a Movie
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3
Who likes going to the movies? What do you like best about the movies? Where do you watch movies? There are many important people in the movies. Can you name some? Have you ever wondered how… Read More →
Making a Surfboard
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3
Have you ever been surfing? Before you can surf you need a surfboard. There are lots of different kinds of boards. Some surfboards are made in factories and some are made at home. How do you… Read More →
Making Electricity: Book 27
From the Series Sustainability
This simple informational text introduces students to the concept that electricity can be generated from several sources—coal, wind, sun, and water. The intended message is that wind, sun,… Read More →
Making Honey
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 4
Do you know how bees make honey? Bees make honey to eat in the winter when there are not many flowers around. Beekeepers get the honey out of beehives for us to eat. Read More →
Making Milk
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Early Level 2
Do you like drinking milk? Where do you get milk from? Do you know some things that are made from milk? Let's read to find out how we get milk to drink. Read More →
Materials: What Is Stuff Made From?
From the Series Stickmen's Science Stars
The friendly science-mad Stickmen characters, are here to accompany you through your first steps in science, with a fascinating and fun look at what stuff is made of! Discover what are… Read More →
Megafast Cars
From the Series Megafast
Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest, swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up the tarmac in the Bugatti Veyron—the latest version of the first supercar… Read More →
Megafast Motorcycles
From the Series Megafast
Motorcycles are made for speed—but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K—perhaps the most powerful… Read More →
Megafast Planes
From the Series Megafast
Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2,100 mph (3,380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA… Read More →
Megafast Trucks
From the Series Megafast
Climb into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave—powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride… Read More →
Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed — Hardcover Set
From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles—from fighter jets to rocket sleds. Join us as we take you on an exhilarating tour of the fastest transport on… Read More →
Minecraft Construction: An Unofficial Kids' Guide
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Minecraft 101
Construction is an important part of Minecraft. Players get creative and build houses, cities, and more. Explore the endless possibilities of Minecraft construction, learn all about the… Read More →
Mini Mechanics — Hardcover Set
From the Series Mini Mechanics
Join the Mini Mechanics characters as they check out vehicles ranging from drilling machines and big rig trucks to excavators and ambulances. Large photos highlight key features of each… Read More →
Modern Cars
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 2
After Henry Ford invented the assembly line, the car manufacturing process remained unchanged for most of the 20th century. However, in the 1980s, with the introduction of computers the… Read More →
Networks
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Networks revolutionized computer technology and the way we share information. But what is the story behind this amazing tech, how does it work, and who invented it? Readers discover all this Read More →
Nothing Loopy about This: What Are Loops and Conditionals?
From the Series Coding Is CATegorical ™
Can cats code? These cats sure can! Find out all about loops and conditionals, presented with playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations. Readers will learn how loops and conditionals can… Read More →
On Four Wheels
From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest transport on wheels—from racing cars to motorcycles. Learn who holds Read More →
On the Job in Construction
From the Series Core Content Social Studies — On the Job
Have you ever thought about how all the buildings and bridges in your community get built? Who designs them? How are they built so they don't fall down? Let's learn about the jobs and skills… Read More →
On the Move
From the Series What Machines Do
Up in the air or on the ground, machines are always on the move! Head to the airport and see the planes take off and how the baggage carousel works. Hop on a train after using the ticket… Read More →
On the Tracks
From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest transport on tracks—from super-fast trains to rocket sleds. Learn… Read More →