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The Milky Way

From the Series Early Bird Astronomy

This lively and informative book offers beginning readers a simple introduction to the Milky Way. Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 523.1'13
  • Copyright: 2010

The Solar System

From the Series Early Bird Astronomy

This lively and informative book introduces beginning readers to the planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets that make up our solar system; the Sun as the center of the solar system; and more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 523.2
  • Copyright: 2010

What Can You Do with Money?: Earning, Spending, and Saving

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Do you get an allowance? Or have you ever been paid for doing chores, such as walking a neighbor’s dog or raking leaves? If so, you’ve earned money! Everyone has to decide what they will do… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 331.2'1
  • Copyright: 2010

What Do We Buy?: A Look at Goods and Services

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 339.4'7
  • Copyright: 2010

What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 332.4
  • Copyright: 2010

A Desert Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in North America

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to the desert! Some people think of the desert as a hot, dry, lifeless place. But it is full of life, with diamondback rattlesnakes stalking scorpions and coyotes prowling for rabbits Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 577.54'16
  • Copyright: 2009

A Rain Forest Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in South America

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to a South American rain forest! As you push your way through the thick, green jungle, you see, hear, and feel the wildlife. Howler monkeys screech overhead as they munch on leaves.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 577.34098
  • Copyright: 2009

A Savanna Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in Africa

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to an African Savanna! As you walk through the tall grass, the Savanna seems flat and empty. But it is full of life, from a tortoise munching on some green leaves to a lion prowling… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 577.4'8096
  • Copyright: 2009

An Australian Outback Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure

From the Series Follow That Food Chain

Welcome to the Australian Outback! As your jeep bumps along an empty road, the dry, dusty land all around you bakes in the heat. But the Outback is full of life, from a frilled lizard… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 577.540994
  • Copyright: 2009

Constitution Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A basic overview of Constitution Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2010

Flag Day

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — American Holidays

A basic overview of Flag Day for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2010

Life Cycles

From the Series Cycles

LIFE CYLCES describes and illustrates three different types of life-to-death-to-life again cycles that occur in nature. First is the cycle of the sunflower that grows from a seed to maturity, Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 571.8
  • Copyright: 2001

Rattlesnakes

From the Series Animal Predators

Coiled on the desert floor, a rattlesnake blends perfectly with the dried leaves around it. With this disguise, the snake’s prey won’t see it until it’s too late. Camouflage, venomous fangs,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 597.96'38
  • Copyright: 2010

Step Fourth, Mallory!

From the Series Mallory

It's a new school year for Mallory and everything's perfect! She has a new computer, a pair of just-right back-to-school shoes, and her best friend, Mary Ann, is in her class. But somehow… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2008

The Flight of the Union

From the Series On My Own History

In 1847 the people of Niagara Falls, New York and their neighbors in Canada wanted to build a bridge across the river that separated them. The first step was to get a line from one side to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 1998

The Hoover Dam

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

The Hoover Dam is one of the largest dams in the world! It provides power and water to people in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California. Just how does the Hoover Dam work? And how many people… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 627'.820979313
  • Copyright: 2010
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What Is Taste?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Your Amazing Senses

Salty popcorn. Sweet watermelon. Your tongue lets you taste these things and more. But how does your sense of taste work? And how does it help you? Read this book to find out! Learn all about Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 612.8'7
  • Copyright: 2010

A Year in a Castle

From the Series Time Goes By

Lower the drawbridge! Would you like to know what life was like in a castle long ago? Then come spend the next twelve months in this castle. Check out eight action-packed scenes for a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 940.1
  • Copyright: 2009

A Year on a Pirate Ship

From the Series Time Goes By

Ahoy, mates! Would you like to know what life is like on a pirate ship? Then come live on board for the next twelve months. Check out these eight action-packed scenes for a bird's-eye view… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 910.4'5
  • Copyright: 2009

Apple Trees

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Plant Life Cycles

Get a close-up view of the life of an apple tree. Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 634'.11
  • Copyright: 2009

Campfire Mallory

From the Series Mallory

It's summertime and the Wish Pond Road gang is getting ready to go to Camp Blue Lake. Mallory's not so sure she wants to go. What if she gets homesick or none of the other kids like her? Her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2008

Chickens

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Farm Animals

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a chicken. Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 636.5
  • Copyright: 2009

Cows

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Farm Animals

Take a visit to the farm and learn about the features and roles of a cow. Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • ATOS: 1.6
  • Dewey: 636.2
  • Copyright: 2009

Dandelions

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Plant Life Cycles

Get a close-up view of the life of a dandelion. Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 635'.51
  • Copyright: 2009