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The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
An inspirational true-story about the a group of seamstresses who designed the spacesuit for the first men to walk on the Moon! "Ellie’s team was small, and they only had six weeks. Many… Read More →
The Speed King
From the Series Red Rocket Readers Fluency Level 4
Do you have a younger brother or sister? Sometimes older siblings have to look after their younger family members but what happens when they don't listen to you? The boy in this story is… Read More →
The Spy Who Played Baseball
Moe Berg is not a typical baseball player. He's Jewish—very unusual for the major leagues in the 1930s—has a law degree, speaks several languages, and loves traveling the world. He also… Read More →
The Stanley Cup Finals: Hockey's Greatest Tournament
From the Series The Big Game (Lerner ™ Sports)
Each season the two best teams in the NHL (National Hockey League) battle for hockey's biggest prize: the Stanley Cup. Follow the epic upsets, game-winning goals, and most amazing games from… Read More →
The Star-Spangled Banner
From the Series On My Own History
It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Francis Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around… Read More →
The Stars Will Be My Nightlight: A Sukkot Story
"Can we sleep in the sukkah?" the son asks his mom. She worries that it will be cold and dark, and that it might rain. “But the stars will be my nightlight,” the boy says, to which the mom smiles. Read More →
The Statue of Liberty
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway? What about a finger bigger than a grown-up? Get ready to check out the Statue of Liberty! This statue stands for American freedom. Just… Read More →
The Statue of Liberty
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
One of the most famous American symbols, the Statue of Liberty stands for freedom and opportunity. Standing on Liberty Island at the tip of New York City, the statue welcomed immigrants from… Read More →
The Statue of Liberty: A Welcome Gift
From the Series Core Content Social Studies — Let's Celebrate America
She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. Now "Liberty Enlightening the World" stands as a symbol of America's embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out… Read More →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
Once upon a time in the city of Harlem, there was a terrible problem. Rats had taken over the city. They were everywhere―subways, restaurants, even people’s homes! The mayor didn’t know what… Read More →
The Stone Bird
It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mom,… Read More →
The Stone Giant
When her father leaves to save people from a giant who turns them to stone with his gaze, a child in a red dress is left alone. Many days and many nights go by. Every evening the girl says… Read More →
The Story of a Baseball Bat: It Starts with Wood
From the Series Step by Step
How does a tree become a baseball bat? First, a tree is cut into logs. Then logs are cut and shaped. Next a machine carves them. Then the bat is sanded. Follow the process step by step. Read More →
The Story of a Butterfly: It Starts with a Caterpillar
From the Series Step by Step
How does a butterfly grow? It starts with a mother butterfly laying eggs. Next the eggs hatch. A caterpillar eats and grows. Then it sheds its skin. See what happens step by step in a… Read More →
The Story of a Crayon: It Starts with Wax
From the Series Step by Step
How does hot wax become a colorful crayon? First wax is melted. Then a worker adds color. Next the wax is shaped. Soon the wax hardens. Discover all the steps in the process of making a crayon. Read More →
The Story of a Football: It Starts with Leather
From the Series Step by Step
How does a piece of leather become a football? Readers discover the process step by step with clear text and photos demonstrating each part of the process. Read More →
The Story of a Frog: It Starts with a Tadpole
From the Series Step by Step
How does a swimming tadpole become a hopping frog? A tiny tadpole leaves its egg. It swims and eats. Its tail gets longer. Soon back legs grow. Then front legs grow. Follow the frog's life… Read More →
The Story of a Ladybug: It Starts with an Egg
From the Series Step by Step
Engaging photos offer a close-up look at how a tiny egg becomes the recognizable ladybug. Discover each step in the ladybug's lifecycle. Read More →
The Story of an Apple: It Starts with a Seed
From the Series Step by Step
How does a seed turn into a tasty apple? The seed spouts. The tree grows. Then the tree flowers. Next small apples grow. The apples ripen. Watch how apples grow step by step. Read More →
The Story of an Oak Tree: It Starts with an Acorn
From the Series Step by Step
How does a tiny acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text. Read More →
The Story of a Tulip: It Starts with a Bulb
From the Series Step by Step
From a budding bulb to a sure sign of spring, there are many steps in the life cycle of a tulip. Close-up photos and straightforward text help readers discover the process. Read More →
The Story of Bread: It Starts with Wheat
From the Series Step by Step
Through colorful photos and simple text, follow the delicious journey from golden wheat fields to fresh-baked bread loaf. Read More →
The Story of Chocolate: It Starts with Cocoa Beans
From the Series Step by Step
How does a cocoa bean become a delicious chocolate bar? Cocoa beans ripen. Workers open the pods. Next the sun dries the beans. The beans are roasted. Find out what step happens next in the… Read More →
The Story of Corn: It Starts with a Seed
From the Series Step by Step
How does a seed become a yummy ear of corn? A farmer plants seeds. The seeds change into plants. Plants grow. Soon cobs grow on the plants. Learn about the life cycle of corn step by step. Read More →