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What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 531'.14
  • Copyright: 2011

A-B-A-B-A—a Book of Pattern Play

From the Series Math Is CATegorical ®

In this playful look at patterns, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable provide many examples of repeating sequences of shapes, colors, objects, and more. The comical cats of the wildly popular… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • Dewey: 003'.52
  • Copyright: 2010

All Charged Up: A Look at Electricity

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

Lightning streaks across the sky. A lamp lights up a room. Electricity is all around you. But where does electricity come from? And how do we bring it into our homes? Read this book to find… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 537
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!: What Is an Interjection?
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Cool! Whoa! Ah and Oh!: What Is an Interjection?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What is an interjection? Oh, my! You’ll find the answer inside this book—it’s packed with interjections. Dear me! Brian P. Cleary’s playful rhymes and Brian Gable’s humorous illustrations… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2011

Many Kinds of Matter: A Look at Solids, Liquids, and Gases

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

Ice cubes clink in a glass. Steam rises from a pot of boiling water. Solids, liquids, and gases are all around you. But what exactly are solids, liquids, and gases? And how do you tell them… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 530.4
  • Copyright: 2011

Straight and Curvy, Meek and Nervy: More about Antonyms

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Have fun with language! What Is an antonym? One book is never enough to explore the wide range of antonyms! In this follow up to Stop and Go, Yes and No, the zany (not ordinary) cats deliver Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2009

The Energy We See: A Look at Light

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

Light shines through your kitchen window. A campfire brightens the dark woods. You see light all around you. But where does most light come from? And how does it travel? Read this book to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 535
  • Copyright: 2011

Attract and Repel: A Look at Magnets

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

A colorful magnet holds a drawing to a fridge. Paperclips stick to a magnet. Magnetic forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a magnet? And how do magnets work? Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 538
  • Copyright: 2011

Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!: A Look at Forces

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

You push a swing. Your brother pulls a wagon. Forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a force? And how do forces act on different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 531'.6
  • Copyright: 2011

I'm and Won't, They're and Don't: What's a Contraction?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

What's a contraction? You'll find the answer inside this book―it's brimming with contractions! Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous illustrations don't shy away from… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 421'.54
  • Copyright: 2010

Many Ways to Move: A Look at Motion

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

An airplane soars through the sky. A wind gust blows through the leaves. Objects are in motion all around you. But what makes objects move? And what are some different ways that objects move? Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 531'.11
  • Copyright: 2011

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

From the Series Math Is CATegorical ®

In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units—from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: 530.8'1
  • Copyright: 2008

The Alamo

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Did you know that Davy Crockett fought in a famous battle at the Alamo? From behind the walls of the fort, Americans fought for independence. Thousands of people still visit the Alamo to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 976.4'03
  • Copyright: 2011

The Lincoln Memorial

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

How big is the statue of President Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial? It’s 19 feet (6 meters) high. That’s taller than three adults standing on one another’s shoulders! Whose idea… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 975.3
  • Copyright: 2011

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 →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 974.7'1
  • Copyright: 2011

The White House

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Do you know how many U.S. presidents have lived in the White House? Every president except for George Washington has lived in the White House. It’s the official home of U.S. presidents! What… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 975.3
  • Copyright: 2011

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 →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 532'.25
  • Copyright: 2011

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 →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 531'.4
  • Copyright: 2011

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 →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 332.024
  • Copyright: 2010

The Grand Canyon

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Have you ever seen rocks that are more than two billion years old? Get ready to visit the Grand Canyon! Millions of people travel to Arizona to visit this amazing place each year. But just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 979.1'32
  • Copyright: 2010

The Great Lakes

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Do you know where to find the world’s largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 977
  • Copyright: 2010

The Redwood Forests

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Have you ever seen a tree as wide as a house? What about one taller than a skyscraper? Get ready to explore the gigantic trees in the Redwood Forests! These amazing forests are located along… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 585'.2
  • Copyright: 2010

The Rocky Mountains

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Did you know that the Rocky Mountains range is more than 3,000 miles long? It stretches all the way from Canada in the north to New Mexico in the south. Some people call them the "Backbone of Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 917.8
  • 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