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What Can Live in a Lake?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations
Fish swim and ducks paddle. Beavers build and herons wade. Discover how these animals and others adapt to living in a lake. Read More →
What Can Live in the Mountains?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations
How do animals like bighorn sheep, yaks, and snow leopards survive in the mountains? Discover their adaptations and see! Read More →
What Can Live in the Ocean?
From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Animal Adaptations
Discover how adaptations make the ocean a perfect habitat for whales, lobsters, sea horses, and many, many more animals. Read More →
What Difference Could a Waterway Make?: And Other Questions about the Erie Canal
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In the early 1800s, many Americans living in the eastern states wanted to explore the western frontier. Vast amounts of land and resources lay to the west—but the Appalachian Mountains formed Read More →
What Floats? What Sinks?: A Look at Density
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read Read More →
What Is Hearing?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses
A fire alarm’s wail. A cat’s quiet purr Your ears let you hear all kinds of sounds, both loud and soft. But how do your ears work? And how does your sense of hearing help you? Read this book… Read More →
What Is Smell?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses
The sweet smell of roses. The rotten smell of garbage. Your nose lets you smell these scents and more. But how does your nose work? And how does your sense of smell help you? Read this book… Read More →
What Is Touch?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses
A furry dog. A scaly lizard. Your sense of touch lets you feel these things and more. But how does your sense of touch work? And how does it help you? Read this book to find out! Learn all… Read More →
When Were the First Slaves Set Free during the Civil War?: And Other Questions about the Emancipation Proclamation
From the Series Six Questions of American History
When Abraham Lincoln became president in March 1861, the United States was on the brink of the Civil War. Six states had already left the Union. The North and the South fought over the… Read More →
Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution?: And Other Questions about the Constitutional Convention of 1787
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In May 1787, men from all over the United States arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on serious business. Just eleven years earlier, colonial leaders had met in Philadelphia to declare… Read More →
Why Did Cherokees Move West?: And Other Questions about the Trail of Tears
From the Series Six Questions of American History
On May 26, 1838, U.S. soldiers surrounded Cherokee villages across Georgia. The soldiers came to force Cherokee families to move to a new territory in Oklahoma. The Cherokees had little time… Read More →
Why Did the Pilgrims Come to the New World?: And Other Questions about the Plymouth Colony
From the Series Six Questions of American History
In December 1620, a group of English settlers stepped out of their boats and climbed up the shore to a point overlooking a small harbor. Known as the Pilgrims, they had traveled far on the… Read More →
Why Do Moving Objects Slow Down?: A Look at Friction
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A baseball player slides on the ground to tag a base. A toy car's wheels rub against the floor and slow the toy car down. Friction is at work all around you. But what exactly is friction? And Read More →
Are You Ready for Fall?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Our Four Seasons
Leaves are changing colors. The days are getting cooler. Farmers harvest crops. It’s time to carve a pumpkin! Do you know what season is here? It’s fall! What else happens in fall? Read this… Read More →
Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
Benno was the neighborhood's favorite cat. During the week, he napped in a sunny corner of Mitzi Stein's dress shop and begged scrapped from Moshe the butcher. But one night in Berlin, the… Read More →
Bulldogs Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What’s that wrinkly dog with the square head, waddling walk, and loving spirit? It’s the bulldog! Bulldogs look goofy, but they are also calm and sturdy. Their owners think they are the best… Read More →
Chihuahuas Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What’s that dog with the tiny body, big ears, and winning personality? It’s the Chihuahua! Chihuahuas are spirited dogs with keen intelligence and seemingly fearless attitudes. Their owners… Read More →
Dachshunds Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What’s that dog with the long body, soft ears, and loyal personality? It’s the dachshund! Dachshunds are sweet dogs with clownish attitudes and bold streaks of independence. Their owners… Read More →
Do I Need It? Or Do I Want It?: Making Budget Choices
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics
Do you plan how much money you’ll use to buy candy? Or how much you’ll save for a new video game? Then you’re budgeting! A budget is a plan for spending and saving. Budgets help people decide Read More →
Golden Retrievers Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What’s that dog with the thick, shiny coat and fun-loving spirit? It’s the golden retriever! Golden retrievers are cheerful, energetic, and devoted companions. If you’re a golden retriever… Read More →
Meteors and Comets
From the Series Early Bird Astronomy
Have you ever seen a shooting star? What you really saw was a meteor! A meteor is actually a chunk of metallic or stony matter – called a meteoroid – that enters the earth’s atmosphere from… Read More →
Miniature Schnauzers Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What’s that dog with the stocky build, bushy eyebrows, and alert personality? It’s the miniature schnauzer! Miniature schnauzers are outgoing dogs with lively attitudes and loads of energy.… Read More →
Poodles Are the Best!
From the Series The Best Dogs Ever
What’s that dog with the curly coat, good looks, and keen intelligence? It’s the poodle! Poodles come in three sizes and different colors, so poodle lovers can pick their favorite! Poodle… Read More →
Stars
From the Series Early Bird Astronomy
In this lively and informative book, beginning readers will be introduced to the physical characteristics of stars - as well as the major stars in our solar system. Read More →